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Why I refuse to plan another conference.
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Christopher Schwarz
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The Stick Chairs of Drew Langsner
Until I visited Drew Langsner in June, I didn’t know how many dang stick chairs the man had made during his career.
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Psst: The Last of the Pinch Rods
This is going out only to paid subscribers.
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Christopher Schwarz
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Don’t Forget to Not Lie
You don’t have to be an extrovert to be a good salesperson.
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Earlywood: How to Use How-to Information
Publisher’s note: Another Saturday, another Earlywood, a free excerpt from one of the thousands of pieces I’ve written since 1996.
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The Trouble Might be the Sharpening Stone
There are times in your life where you can see – just for an instant – how things have gone wrong in the world.
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Earlywood: The 'A' Is Now at the End
Publisher’s note: Good morning and welcome to Earlywood, a free excerpt from one of the thousands of pieces I’ve written since 1996.
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Plans for the Stoutback Chair
Free downloadable patterns for paid subscribers.
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Earlywood: The Ghost in the Machine
Publisher’s note: It’s Saturday morning, which means it’s time for Earlywood, a free excerpt from one of the thousands of pieces I’ve written since…
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June 2024

John Brown’s Dream
During junior high school in Arkansas, I was required by law or tradition to take two years of square-dancing lessons as part of our physical education…
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Christopher Schwarz
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Earlywood: Patience, Efficiency, Perfection
Publisher’s note: Good morning and welcome to Earlywood, a free excerpt from one of the thousands of pieces I’ve written since 1996. Sometimes, it…
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The Stick Chair Journal No. 2 – Complete
Editor’s note: This is the final week that all the posts on The American Peasant will be free. After July 1, about one-third of the posts will be free…
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