Are we all Anarchist's? 06/21/2011
"Schwarz argues that woodworking (rodbuilding?) is a rare and radical act in today's age of cheap, mass-manufacturing and wasteful consumption. He uses the word “anarchist” to describe individuals who “work with their hands, own their tools, and seek to live in a world where making something (anything) is the goal of each day.”" This quote is from Christopher Schwarz, well known in the woodworking community. Gee, I never knew I was an anarchist? I always thought anarchists were bad, go figure. Alas, when I look up the popular definition in the dictionary it sure sounds like anarchy is a bad thing, a land with out laws, a disdain for government, I don't want that do I? I sure like the sound of "living in a world where making something (anything) is goal of each day". Yup. I sure like the sound of that, don't you? CommentsLeave a Reply | AuthorI am a cane rod builder and co-founder of Canadian Cane ArchivesMarch 2012 Categories |