[a post available for all subscribers - just what the title says, memories of my time with Jennie Alexander, a key figure in the book I’m researching and writing, that I call my craft genealogy.]
You're very welcome. I am familiar with that phrase, but searched today for some of its origins. Funny to think of JA that way - she was 5'4" in her prime...
Reading your loving reflections on JA gives me hope for the world. I had a friend who transitioned from Rick to Ashley and I'm thankful for the experience. Working together for almost twenty years, she kept the same quick wit and sarcasm - complaining about running a huge printing press, but always showing kindness and a sincere interest in other people. We could all benefit from a Jennie or Ashley in our genealogy.
Peter, you are an artist not only with wood but also with words. I look forward to your posts and to your thoughts, musings, and remembrances regardless of the subject as we share many of the same interests. Thank you for your work.
When I was in business in a small, but rapidly growing, industry, we used to show reverence to the pioneers of our industry by saying that “We stand on the shoulders of giants.” Jennie is certainly one such giant for green woodworking. Thank you for keeping her memory alive and for all that you share.
You're very welcome. I am familiar with that phrase, but searched today for some of its origins. Funny to think of JA that way - she was 5'4" in her prime...
Reading your loving reflections on JA gives me hope for the world. I had a friend who transitioned from Rick to Ashley and I'm thankful for the experience. Working together for almost twenty years, she kept the same quick wit and sarcasm - complaining about running a huge printing press, but always showing kindness and a sincere interest in other people. We could all benefit from a Jennie or Ashley in our genealogy.
Peter, you are an artist not only with wood but also with words. I look forward to your posts and to your thoughts, musings, and remembrances regardless of the subject as we share many of the same interests. Thank you for your work.
Going down the moldy fig rabbit hole - take a look at the Wikipedia photograph of Alan Lomax in concert! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alan_Lomax.jpg
When I was in business in a small, but rapidly growing, industry, we used to show reverence to the pioneers of our industry by saying that “We stand on the shoulders of giants.” Jennie is certainly one such giant for green woodworking. Thank you for keeping her memory alive and for all that you share.