Learning to carve stone

One of the things I used to do a lot of that I don't do anymore is stone carving. This is one example of that stuck into the bricks at the entrance to my office. It is easier to carve straight lines in granite and marble than it is to carve curved lines in black slate or soft stone like sandstone (At least I thought it was). Anyway, in 1981 while the bricklayer was laying up the bricks I showed this carving to him and he suggested he fix an opening for it and that's how it got there in the brick wall. I also carved names on some of my dog's tombstones. Anyway, that's an example. If you die while taking a walk, and are interested in being taken home—wear dog tags.