Making Connections - Stonemason Part 2 - 7/28/21

Here's more of my talk with Micheal Byrne, a stonemason who‘s especially proud of his public projects- Timberline Lodge, Vista House, Multnomah Falls, stone walls along the old Columbia River highway,  scenic overlooks in the gorge. I met Micheal a few years ago as a volunteer on the Cape Horn trail, and helped him build one of the overlooks there. Working with this experienced tradesman, learning a little about this traditional craft, was quite an experience!  

Making Connections: speaking with a variety of people who have interesting perspectives and experiences, to learn about the things they do, how they interact with the world, and how they deal with the uncertainty of these unsettling times. 

We can understand the world better and learn more about ourselves when we pay attention to the stories of other people.  By listening to the voices of others, we strengthen our own…