Wow! Such a variety of interesting occupations. Formerly and part-time I've owned a custom cake business and been a dentist's assistant. For the past thirty (!) years I've earned a steady, if modest, income as an executive assistant. For no pay at all I'm a gardener at a local fraternal organization's headquarters. Once I bid the corporate world adieu I hope to become a healer.

Bill D, my Mister does lathe work also. The house is a virtual forest of his creations - all tall vase-like thingies. He's experimenting with vegetable dyes in the finish and has had some lovely results. Once used floor was on a holly piece; it came out looking like marble. Your work is gorgeous!