In February, my world shifted. I lost my husband of 45 years to cancer. He was a master builder, an avid fisherman, and the kind of man who could fix anything—if it was broken, bent, or needed building, he had a tool for it. Or ten.
Now, months later, I’m a widow standing in his shop, surrounded by equipment I don’t recognize and never imagined using. I’m a bookkeeper by trade, and I help families through LegalShield—but walking into his shop feels like stepping into a different world.
Which brings me to this week’s mystery item:
🛠️ Tool of the Week: The Drill Press
What I think it is:
A drill press, based on the label. Beyond that, your guess is as good as mine. It’s tall, metal, has levers and knobs… and apparently, it’s mine now.
What he used it for:
Truthfully? I have no idea. I’m not even sure I ever saw him use it. I didn’t know we had it until recently, when I started trying to figure out what all these tools are.
What I’d use it for:
A conversation piece. A shop sculpture. Maybe a really solid bird perch?
🤷♀️ Use It or Lose It?
Now I need your help:
Do I try to learn how to use this thing?
Or do I find someone who will appreciate it and give it a second life?
Drop a comment below and vote:
✅ Use It – If you’ve got ideas or experience with drill presses, share your wisdom.
❌ Lose It – If this is something better sold or passed along, help me let it go.
💬 Share Your Story:
Have you ever inherited a tool—or something else—and thought, “Now what?”
Let’s talk about it. This isn’t just a blog about tools. It’s about memory, meaning, and moving forward.
Thanks for being here with me.
—Hollis 💙
Use it or Lose it 