07/21/2026
Amidst the sawdust and leather shavings, surrounded by wood, unfinished projects, and decades old equipment, I work alone. Being in the shop is therapeutic, full of rehearsed motions of the routines I’ve done tens of thousands of times before: measuring, cutting, trimming, sizing, fitting. Although my customers and friends pay for supplies and labor, the occasional personal note reminds me that some people are truly grateful of the people around them. Thank you Ashley!