An Honest Day's Work

My father once said, "There's two ways to make a living - with your brains or your brawn." It was his attempt to talk to me about college and what college could do for me. Been there, done that!

I've had an opportunity to photograph and work around people that make their living with their hands. Technical, skilled tradesmen and women and thank God they are here! This summer they've given me a new roof, new front porch, fixed my plumbing and put in new doors. These are smart, friendly, skilled people that go to work without wearing a beeper and rarely have to take work home with them. They love seeing the accomplishments of their work and take pride in it.

So here's to the skilled trades, vocational schools, apprenticeships and one of my roofers. Thank you for an honest day's work!