Craftsmanship Is Still Kicking

I read a cool story in The Wall Street Journal that resonated with me, reminding us all that even in 2012 where on-demand rules and easier is better, that the humble values of tradition and craft are still kicking.

Literally!

Click here to read how artisan Lee Miller forgoes the gear and gadgets of today to craft bespoke cowboy boots by hand -- at 40+ hours of labor per pair and with trusty old tools, some from the early 1900s.

There's a four-year waitlist to snag a pair of these bucket-list boots, which are fashioned after the following takes place: Foot measurements and molds, ink impressions of soles, consultations on color, patterns and leather preference, plus custom stitching and embroidery.

Waitlist? Sign me up!