Two things, the amazing spirit of Ken is so inspiring.
Second, I am so thrilled that people take the time and effort to make A Green and Green home.
Alan BaldwinNovember 14, 2020, 5:20 PM
As a woodworker I had heard the name Green and Green but did not know what it was all about, so thanks. Also thanks for your wonderful story about your adventures with your late brother. It brought me a heartfelt smile remembering my boyhood. Finally, as a forty year fan, your tribute to Van Morrison was wonderful!
After watching this Ode to Excellence, I’m not ready to walk away from my rude and crude wood & metal work, I’ve always been kinda a proof of concept type of smith, -but I have to admit I’ll be paying at least a bit more attention to finish details.
PubliusIINovember 15, 2020, 6:16 PM
Scott Wadsworth is a treasure. And I’m in awe of Ken Jordan, his friend and inspiration, who despite a stroke paralyzing his left arm, was able to do so much and helps the viewer understand the magnificent house in Greene & Greene style which he built by hand.
Real World Address for Donations, Mash Notes and Hate Mail
Gerard Van der Leun
1692 MANGROVE AVE
APT 379
Chico, Ca 95926
LATE LIGHT by Klahn
Who Am I? by Carl Sandburg
My head knocks against the stars.
My feet are on the hilltops.
My finger-tips are in the valleys and shores of universal life.
Down in the sounding foam of primal things I reach my hands and play with pebbles of destiny.
I have been to hell and back many times.
I know all about heaven, for I have talked with God.
I dabble in the blood and guts of the terrible.
I know the passionate seizure of beauty
And the marvelous rebellion of man at all signs reading “Keep Off.”
My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive in the universe.
Duty, Beauty, Liberty, Country, Honor, Family, Faith — Plus a few simple easy to follow rules for guys
Men saw the stars at the edge of the sea
They thought great thoughts about liberty
Poets wrote down words that did fit
Writers wrote books
Thinkers thought about it
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
Many’s the road I have walked upon
Many’s the hour between dusk and dawn
Many’s the time
Many’s the mile
I see it all now
Through the eyes of a child
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
And close your eyes
Leave it all for a while
Leave the world
And your worries behind
You will build on whatever is real
And wake up each day
To a new waking dream
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Change, change come over
Change come over
Talkin’ about a change
Change, change
Change come over, now
Change, change, change come over
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
Gerard Van der Leun
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Thank you for this video!
Two things, the amazing spirit of Ken is so inspiring.
Second, I am so thrilled that people take the time and effort to make A Green and Green home.
As a woodworker I had heard the name Green and Green but did not know what it was all about, so thanks. Also thanks for your wonderful story about your adventures with your late brother. It brought me a heartfelt smile remembering my boyhood. Finally, as a forty year fan, your tribute to Van Morrison was wonderful!
….what a friend
After watching this Ode to Excellence, I’m not ready to walk away from my rude and crude wood & metal work, I’ve always been kinda a proof of concept type of smith, -but I have to admit I’ll be paying at least a bit more attention to finish details.
Scott Wadsworth is a treasure. And I’m in awe of Ken Jordan, his friend and inspiration, who despite a stroke paralyzing his left arm, was able to do so much and helps the viewer understand the magnificent house in Greene & Greene style which he built by hand.
More Essential Craftsman: https://www.youtube.com/c/essentialcraftsman/videos
Keep up the good work!