Woodworking Class

After a slight tease of being put on the waitlist, Addison Woodworking Supplies called to let me know they have space for me in their monthly Intro to Woodworking class. I couldn’t be more excited because all my life people have told me how amazing wood is and at the ripe age of 25, I am just now figuring this out for myself.

For the past two days, I’ve worked with five lovely gentlemen in making a solid nicknack rack. Being a young female in a class of two retired gents and two mid-thirties guys always makes me feel special, but never once did I feel out of place. The man who taught the class was a gentleman who I assume has woodworked practically his entire life. While he focused on teaching us the lingo and proper tool safety, it was his candor and dry wit that stuck with me.

Setup: We used different types of woods, but the best stuff was hidden in the back of the store.

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What’s In a Handshake?

Can we take the time to discuss a proper handshake, you know, the kind that forms a respect before you get to know someone?

For me, its not only about a firm 3 shakes, but also the eye contact and the slight lean in. I am interested in knowing what other aspects someone else might find to be personally important.

Hey, so its me, cupcake. I am a strong supporter of the direct and firm single pump shake. Please keep your sweaty palms to yourself, the only person I know that can pull this off is my sister, and that’s mostly because I love her. Also, elderly women are the only people who can get away with a weak shake. Please, be firm, I don’t want to see (or feel) any of this limp-handed, dead fished shakery. Pro-tip: The lower your voice, the better.

Please tell me about your worst handshake experience.