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Category: The Sawdust Pile

Lunch with Grace Hopper

February 13, 2018 Jim Reed

One of the true computer pioneers was a gentle, yet outspoken, woman who chose a career in the US Navy.…

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Three Little Faces

December 5, 2017 Jim Reed

Children’s music was blaring on the record player in the converted garage. I was in the back closet working on…

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The Great Black Hole of the Universe

December 3, 2017 Jim Reed

Black holes in space are areas that attract and consume all matter that gets too close. The Queen refers to…

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Three Rules for Employees

December 2, 2017 Jim Reed

Most of my 45 year working career has been supervisory and managerial. During this time I have hired and supervised…

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What is The Sawdust Pile?

Jim Reed

Thoughts rumble around in my brain constantly. Sometimes they have nothing to do with woodworking. But I have to get…

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