That's right. I AM a woman in woodworking!

Woodworker's Journal featured me in their Woodworker's eZine (newsletter) today and on their website. I was thinking about it as I was driving home from the home improvement store to pick up 4 gallons of paint... You know what? I really like telling my story! Why? Because it really amps me up, and hopefully others as well.

I think as women we are creative at heart. We really have a different way of looking at things, and when we have enough courage - we're able to take that creativity and bring it to life. And I love that I'm using what so many commercials and much of the media refer to as "man's tools". Why is it that a tool is made for a man? Who says? Don't accept other people's definitions as fact, make up your own mind. Pick up a tool and you'll be amazed at what you can do. Maybe you'll build a bookshelf, maybe you'll fix a leaky faucet - but whatever it is, you did it. And that's such a great feeling. I hope that you enjoy reading the article, it was fun to recall many of the stories to the author.

Next time you're bored and sitting around the house. Think of what you might be able to create. And just go with it. Who cares if it's not perfect or as you imagined it - it's a tangible piece of your creative spirit and that's good!