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Happy Thanksgiving 2019
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is a time to slow down, reflect on what we have, and actually be thankful for all that we do have. And yes, we do have a lot to be thankful for. … Read the rest
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Five takeaways from the Florida International University Bridge Collapse (A Skilled Trades Perspective)
On March 15, 2018, the pedestrian bridge that was supposed to connect Sweetwater and FIU, collapsed over Southwest Eighth Street and 109th Avenue, killing six and injuring ten. When this story initially broke, it was an instant sensation across social … Read the rest
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Happy Labor Day 2019
Ah, Labor day, that sanctimonious holiday for those who, well, labor. While it is celebrated by all as a national holiday, it holds a special place for those in the skilled trades. The reason, quite simply, is because it’s in … Read the rest
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Why I HATE (and I mean HATE) Summer
**Updated for 2023 –Â and nothing has changed I HATE Summer** In the hierarchy of seasons, they rank this way: Fall or Autumn Winter Spring Summer I only list summer because I’m establishing a hierarchy; otherwise, it wouldn’t rank … Read the rest
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2019 Third Quarter Review
I thought it would have been fun to review what has happened since I began this year writing more, focusing on some other things, and generally attempting to be intentional. Sad to say I flopped on it some because I … Read the rest
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Let’s talk about the skilled trades
This post is, in some ways, a sister to the post I did earlier on college and whether it was worth it or not. You can find that post in the link below. There is much more information to be … Read the rest
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Is there a place in the skilled trades for emotional intelligence?
If you’re like many you read the title and thought, “what in the world is emotional intelligence?” I came across the term quite a while back but left it unresearched. I thought it was a new age concept touted by … Read the rest
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Hello 2019 – now what?
I have taken a sabbatical from writing and initially it was for a good reason but like many other things I took it too far. In march I took a prep class for the American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding … Read the rest
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College – is it worth it?
As stated elsewhere, I have been an Ironworker for over 16 years now and I am here to say it has been a good living. In fact, we are a single income family with my wife staying home and raising … Read the rest
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The Introduction
Welcome! I try not to use exclamation points except for the most important circumstances but the introduction of this website to the internet is indeed one of those times. I am excited for not only what information can be exchanged … Read the rest
