The Flying Horse and the Magic Carpet

The Flying Horse and the Magic Carpet

August Werner carved furniture in his woodworking shop on Main Street in Imogene, Iowa, a town of 400 or so in 1886.  As furniture maker, Werner became the de facto undertaker because he could build caskets.  And, he carved toy helicopters. He became obsessed with his...
Re-Invent the Wheel

Re-Invent the Wheel

Let’s all re-invent something. A credit card company claims to have re-invented banking.  Amazon Web Service has a “Reinvent Conference.”  Marriott promises to re-imagine “the future of travel.”  Television sitcoms are advertised as “all new.” Of course, these are all...