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Author: Michael Chaffin

Transport

There’s the utility of going somewhere. And then, there’s the art and experience of how we get there…and where we … More

b&w, coffee culture, cycling, On The Road, transport, utility

Enlightened

Some lights allow us to see. Others draw attention. We can be in the business of making something more clear … More

architecture, b&w, lights, street culture

Super Powers

Xray vision isn’t the only super power which lets us see what’s inside. How about empathy and compassion? And, what … More

b&w, hero, leadership, super power, xray

Measurement

Many of our goals have numbers attached to them. But, they’re not likely an accurate representation of the change we … More

b&w, culture, measurement

DIY

A big part of discovery and learning is doing things yourself. There’s no substitute for personal experience. Of course, it … More

auto culture, b&w, DIY, experience, learning

Antenna

A great leader is one with their antennas up… and one who can filter out the noise. How can we … More

antenna, b&w, leadership, notice, workspace

Imagine

Imagine the life which was once inside. Imagine the trials and tribulations, the joy, the sorrow. Imagine the celebrations, the … More

abandned, church, imagine, notice, on the run, steeple

Credit

Giving, being generous and contributing don’t need to be attached to being acknowledged. One doesn’t require the other. In fact, … More

b&w, bridge, contribution, credit, generosity, on the run

Learning

Learning is born from desire…a hunger to go somewhere, to understand something, to solve a problem. Someone points us there, … More

b&w, Books, education, leadership, learning, library, On The Road

Stroll

It’s amazing what a leisurely walk can solve. Peaceful, quiet movement. The calmness about it awakens possibility. Strolls might be … More

b&w, habit, street culture, stroll, walk

Fresh

The opposite of stale. Fresh means we cared enough to bring our best, to serve what was expected in a … More

b&w, choose wisely, curate, fresh, kitchen culture

Across

Challenges are meant to be overcome. Part of our unique human ability is to find a way, even when there … More

across, b&w, bridge, leadership, on the run

How Bizarre

We don’t know when it might happen. Or, what might happen. But, when bizarre arrives, it’s quite fascinating. Be sure … More

airplane, b&w, bizarre, On The Road

Scholarly

Educated once had a certain look. Of course, this had nothing to do with the actual learning posture, the thirst … More

b&w, education, On The Road, statue

Mirror

Mirrors are effective tools for physical awareness…how we’re actually seen in the world. But, there’s little insight into who we … More

b&w, bridge, mirror, on the run, reflection

Now Hiring

What’s it like inside? How will I fit in? Who are they? Why are they hiring? What happened to the … More

b&w, culture, hiring, On The Road, story, street culture

Rails

On or off? It’s an interesting decision. One path is almost certain. The other not so much. Adventure awaits if … More

adventure, b&w, explore, on the run, rails

Rules

Logic isn’t the same for all of us…and it sometimes doesn’t prevail. Society works as a result of respected norms, … More

b&w, choose wisely, on the run, rules

Waiting

Pauses are generally uncomfortable. They’re interruptive to the normal flow of things. We like to be in motion…going somewhere, productive, … More

b&w, On The Road, street culture

Now What?

We can choose to see problems as barriers. Or, we can choose to see them as gifts. Without interesting problems … More

b&w, barriers, On The Road, problems, typewriter

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