Kenkaiyala.com

My blog about things I think and have thought about, both fun and serious.

Projects (Test Page)

Stories about the many things I’ve built, handcrafted, or envisioned over the years.

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Take a tour of my business website

Throughout my career as a professional craftsman and woodworker, I’ve designed and built all sorts of one-of-a-kind products for my customers, from custom signage and branding to landscape structures, kitchen furniture and bread boards, and liturgical art and church furniture. You can see many of them at my business’ website: thedesignfactory.biz.

The Value of Infrastructure Investment

Blogger’s note: I sent this letter to President Obama and several members of congress in 2014. Attached is a diagram of most of the major elements that go into the repair, replacement or construction of a new highway bridge. I drew this in an effort to show how many businesses, products and people are needed to complete this type of infrastructure project. [Read full article]

Further Thoughts on the Value of Infrastructure Development

I have been listening to Congress dither for years, and now more fervently, about the cost of the Federal Government funding of all things deemed necessary. For certain there are differences in what is deemed critical, what is necessary, and what is thought discretionary. But the bottom line thinking really should be: Will there be a positive return on the investment? [Read full article]