They say people who work with their mind like to unwind by working with their hands. When I’m not writing I enjoy woodworking. I built my own desk (the very one I am typing this parenthetical sentence on), and my next project will be a storage trunk slash coffee table for our den.

When doing fine woodworking a hearty and comfortable apron is a blessing. And this made-to-order waxed canvas apron from Emil Erwin looks like it may be the finest apron ever made for a man. It’s even got a non-standard strap design which lessens the typical neck strain so common in aprons these days.