Anthology
Did I Really Build That? A Short Collection from a Woman ‘Builder’
I’m still amazed at the energy, bravery, and persistence I had in my younger days when I took on a few large projects
There are probably many women who wouldn’t think twice about taking on a huge building project — I’ve met and worked with several of them. They had no problem using tools, getting dirty, and proving that those of us with a smaller stature and less muscle are still capable of building something substantial.
The Problem With Thinking You Know Everything!
Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, and this was one of those times. I decided to take down a wall with very little experience and got the scare of my life when the ceiling gave way above me.
Ringing the Dinner Bell for the Mosquitos
This was full of surprises — not only had I never dug holes for footings before, I had to fight off mosquitos every night who seemed to be waiting for me to make an…
