The Inheritance Of Tools, What Have You Inherited
The Inheritance of Tools, What have you inherited By Dan Beirne
When most people think of tools, they think of something that takes up physical space. In reality tools can either be a physical thing like a hammer, or a skill that you use in your work or at home.
In the case of a skill or skills that are inherited, you might not even be aware that you are learning a skill. This could be the ability to shape wood, build things from different materials, or repair equipment.
My experience with inheritance started when I was about 9 yrs old. I would help out my dad with upkeep around the house. For example, painting, and fixing windows.
Each year he would give me more responsibility. Each task would a little more difficult.
My dad was not a big man; about five feet five inches tall with a solid stocky build. But, if he got an idea in his head, it was hard to get him to stop working on it until it was done.
Once I remember my dad picked up a piece of furniture at an auction. It was a pretty beat up wooden office desk. There were deep scratches in the surface
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