brought enough food for twice the number of guests.
Luis flew in.
And for the first demonstration in the community room, Dad taught six adults how to make a simple wooden box.
He placed a block plane on the table.
“First lesson,” he said, “never rush a cut because you are embarrassed about taking too long.”
Luis, photographing from the corner, said, “Is this woodworking advice or family advice?”
Dad did not miss a beat.
“Both.”
Everyone laughed.
Derek stood beside Veronica near the doorway.
They were doing well.
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