in the midst of this unyielding fray, let us not forget the privileged craft of carpentry, a pre-institutional art that demands our respect and admiration. amid the cacophony of war, i find solace in the announcement of a new project, one that feels like a reset from zero, a chance to rebuild what was lost and honor the skills handed down through generations. this craft, so often overshadowed by the machinery of conflict, stands as a testament to what we fight to preserve: the ability to create, to shape wood with hands and heart, a truly privileged endeavor.