When it comes to affixing things to walls here on the islands, whether we are talking about works of art, wiring devices, cabinets… whatever, there seems to be little debate on keeping things plumb or in line with the nearest neighboring thing.
Here, commitment is key. Once it is decided to fasten something in place, you go for it no matter the orientation and then move on to the next task.
It’s rather weird for me to say this, especially considering my craftsman (keep things level and orderly) sensibilities, but I actually find a certain charm, at least freedom, in the island approach to this. Crooked stuff is so prevalent in some places, it becomes an order of its own.
I am posting a couple of examples from the crooked hotel in which we have been staying most recently.
—Mitchell
Hegman
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