Toothpick World

Our biggest display case—the Taj Mahal—ended up going to the smallest library I’ve ever been in—Bristol Library. This historic landmark structure looks like an old schoolhouse on the outside, but inside—warm and welcoming. Definitely worth the trip. My brother and I grew up 10 minutes from here, so it felt like coming home. Can’t wait to do a toothpick class here soon!

Now at the Webster Public Library: “Toothpick Star Wars” display—more than 2 dozen toothpick structures built using nothing more than toothpicks, Elmer’s glue and masking tape. “Build Your Own Toothpick X-wing” class on May 6th at Webster Public Library. Registration is limited.

“Clock Towers of the World” display now at Newark Public Library, home of the Hoffman Clock Museum. Everything from Big Ben to the Kremlin’s clock tower—all built to the same 1:164 scale—including the Hoffman Clock Museum! So is the exhibit in the museum? Or the museum in the exhibit?…

Happy Birthday to my amazing wife!!! People have been asking me for years if she’s actually REAL…
Truth is—I’m not sure anymore. A.I. has come a long way. But my tip is—if life is good—don’t ask too many questions…
Happy Birthday Suzi!!!

Now at Penfield Library!!!—“World Monuments”—has to be the largest ‘small’ display—or the smallest ‘big’ display…
8 World Monuments all built to the same 1:164 scale including structures from the USA, Mexico, Ukraine, Egypt, Pakistan, Scotland and more! The exhibit will be on display until our “Build Your Own X-Wing” class on Saturday, May 18.

This is the Last Weekend to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral at Mendon Public Library. Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

15 years ago today—we got the call ☎️
Of course, I missed it and it went straight to voicemail, but it said—“This is the Mayo Clinic, we have an offer of a liver and kidney for Suzi… Please call us back…”
That was the most hopeful moment of our lives and changed everything…
And even though it was a 13-hr double-organ translant surgery, with a 9-month recovery—it was a second chance at life. We’re thankful to everyone—even an anonymous donor whose family could be anywhere, and the literal family who gave Suzi a 2nd kidney years later…
There are no words…
❤️❤️❤️