Musings from The Sawdust Sage™
About the Sawdust Sage™
After 30 years of stress, deadlines, and a corporate grind sharp enough to turn a blade into dust, James Allen, The Sawdust Sage™ decided it was time to pivot. As a retired IT project manager he now channels his creativity into woodworking alongside storytelling. When he's not shaping pieces for All*En Crafts™ or creating cards for Rock & Gnome Greetings™, James can be found reflecting on life, finding joy in the small things, and sharing his thoughts with others through writing. https://tinyurl.com/Sawdust-Sage
James Allen: Keeper of sawdust secrets, wielder of words, and co-curator of handcrafted delights at All*En CraftsTM.
Sharp, quirky Poems and short stories exploring everyday absurdities, nostalgia, and modern life’s unspoken rules.
Honest, cheeky reflections on relationships, romance, and the everyday rituals that make love last.
Short, witty reflections on beer, bugs, backyards, and the sacred silliness of everyday life.
A journey from workshop to wonder, using woodworking as a lens to explore creativity, meaning, and legacy.
Personal stories and life lessons carved from decades of work, family, and memory.
Poems and short stories exploring purpose, passion, and the search for fulfillment beyond the daily grind.
A haunting mini-chapbook that drifts between suspense, folklore, and quiet dread—an invitation to follow the wind into places you’re not sure you should go.
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