I used to just give up when people didn't see the history around them. Then I read about the old shoe factory downtown that had a secret tunnel for workers. I started telling people that one fact, and now they ask me what else they've missed. It really does open a door for them to start looking closer at everything.

Six months on a backyard hearth is wild. That's a serious amount of time to spend on smoke. Guess history doesn't always translate to the suburbs.

What's your definition of "there," Victor?

Sometimes perfect isn't the goal" really hits home... I used to think a flawless finish was always best. Now I get that function matters more than just looks in a lot of cases. You changed how I see it.

Ever think those old guys were nuts for hating electronics in the cockpit? This kind of stuff makes me get it now.