I have been doing more and more woodworking ever since we moved into our new house. It started with me installing trim everywhere: crown molding, baseboards, chair rails, door and window casings, etc. But as my skills and confidence grow (and as my wife has discovered that the stuff I build looks good), I've been doing some more ambitious projects, like renovating our fireplace and installing wall frames.

A friend turned me on to this band recently, and their most recent CD, Fear of a Blank Planet, is one of the best albums I've listened to in a long time. Pick it up if you get a chance.