Issue 2

  • Bobby Neal Winters reflects on his experiences learning teaching methods while creating musical instruments, particularly the cigar box guitar. He critiques some enthusiasts for lacking effective teaching skills, contrasting them with a skilled instructor, ChickenboneJohn, who provides clear, actionable guidance. Winters emphasizes the importance of finding the right teacher for effective learning.

  • The First Mowing: A Formal Report

    Bobby Neal Winters reflects on the start of his mowing season, noting it began later than usual due to last year’s deliberate decision to mow late, promoting a healthy spring lawn. He discusses the unique native plants in his yard, their resilience, and the increased time required for mowing. His experience highlights the blend of…

  • Divide Like an Egyptian

    Bobby Neal Winters explores the concept of technology as an interconnected system through a practical problem of dividing coffee beans among customers. He illustrates ancient…

  • Saving the World by Hives and Honeycomb

    By Bobby Neal Winters It’s not your job to save the world.  At least not in grand gestures. Consider the humble honey bee. I am…

  • The View from the Drawing Board

    The View from the Drawing Board

    The View from the Drawing Board By Bobby Neal Winters I will not bore you with details.  My recorder, my beautiful recorder, is dead.  I…


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