Practice, practice, practice….Practice never makes perfection…Human error will make sure of that…But it does create consistency…Muscle memory is a thing…Being under the hood training for jobs is an ongoing thing…For every weld is different…Even if it looks the same…Keep up the hard work my friends… Thank a tradesman or tradesperson whatever description suits you best.For… Continue reading IT’s not about Perfection
Author: Jackie
Call for Support
A Call for Signatures to Keep Clint’s Program Intact Today, I am reaching out with a heartfelt request that impacts not just my child, Clint, but many others in our community. As you may know, Clint has been thriving in his current outdoor school program. Where he has made incredible strides in his learning and… Continue reading Call for Support
Come in, cckc.
Straight up, I see a dog with a mic headset… 🤣 You? Some of the best days, when you walk in and you are handed something like this.. Technique and understanding are definitely required. Even for the small stuff. Needless to say it was a fun time removing some pretty sad GMAW-SC welds with hella… Continue reading Come in, cckc.
Remove Bias
Went out to the Lions Club event Trade Tracks in Fergus ON. (May 2023) to see what this event was all about. It was a fantastic place to connect with industry. Looking to find work, understand what type of opportunities are out there, helping young people be exposed to these opportunities… We saw many high… Continue reading Remove Bias
Brass Fittings
Remember, HAND tight all the way 1st with brass fittings, only snug up with the wrench at the end… Why… Because a 1-1/4″ wrench seen in this video has enough leverage that even the smallest person could strip brass fittings in seconds… Even with smaller wrenches brass is soft. So be careful with the inert… Continue reading Brass Fittings
RESPECT THE TOOLS
Need a little calming action when you find the horizontal bandsaw looking abandoned, raped and abused… It’s okay, NOT… RESPECT THE TOOLS PEOPLE… I’ll revise the procedure, post some new signage and wait for it to be unseen, ignored and overlooked… LOL Clear QA expectations have to be outlined and specified to follow. When disarray… Continue reading RESPECT THE TOOLS
Star Date 31/10/2022
Sheriff Woody checking out my welding mask. He said that it’s an astronaut helmet. That’s okay in my books… Imagination is one step towards reality… So dream it…Pursue it…Grind for it…Believe it…Love you…Be you…For you are unique and have so much to offer… View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Morris (@modern.jemz)… Continue reading Star Date 31/10/2022
Sparks of Meditation
This little side gig hobby of mine has really brought a lot of light into my life… It is much different than my day job. But I have to say how much joy I get from both positions. Working as a welding technologist at a local vocational facility allows me to share opportunity on pathways… Continue reading Sparks of Meditation
Wandering
Creating through this wandering mind… Still walking the line, one foot at a time… Stumble, fall, crash and burn…Still not my Turn…Lots to Learn…For life is a journey…Cruel, yet KIND…For I get to choose…How to refuse the old-school views…Doing what can be done…Trying to find the Fun…For as long as one can Run… JEMI 08/16/2021… Continue reading Wandering
Conception
“For ease and clarity I’ve decided to bring over my welding and trade related articles to showcase them @Modern.JEMz on IG.” So FUNNY I was telling myself what I need to do years in advance. The signs of the foundation of understanding how I was navigating my undiagnosed ADHD (diagnosed Spring 2024). This was my… Continue reading Conception