As part of his talent portfolio, Aaron is determined to improve the landscaping of our side yard and front yard. Sorry to say - anything he could do would be an improvement! He's already done a lot of work to rake weeds out of the side yard. He's cleaned it better than its ever been since we moved here, cleared an area to install fresh lawn seed, and started rearranging rocks for a two-tiered planting area near the front.

He'll be using photographs of the project for his portfolio, to accompany his résumé. I know I mentioned in this blog that I'd helped him write a functional résumé but I didn't mention what we put in it. Here's what it says:

I am seeking a job in which I can use my creative skills to benefit others.

I am homeschooled, age 13. I have youthful energy. I am honest and trustworthy.

I enjoy landscaping and have decimated several blackberry patches, prepared and built stone pathways, and have prepared garden soil. I would be interested in any landscaping or gardening work. I have my own lawnmower.

I have rebuilt and repaired numerous bicycles working with parts I recovered and recycled.

I am interested in learning more about automobile restoration and am willing to assist with projects to increase my skills.

I enjoy interior decoration and building, and would like to help with remodeling projects, especially home additions.

I have assembled kit furniture and am good at housecleaning.

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So do you think this kid can get some jobs?

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