It was 7 weeks ago to the day that the trailer for Maya’s tiny house arrived.  Maya was a recent high school graduate with no prior construction experience. I weighed 22 pounds more than I do today. This summer has been the most physically demanding and exhausting of my life and I will cherish it like no other. Working side by side with Maya, watching her acquire new skills and confidence every day, and building something of real substance and beauty has been one of the highlights of my life. When Maya leaves for college tomorrow, I will continue work on the interior at a much reduced pace and will plan to finish before winter arrives.