Scary Monsters

Most of the things we are afraid of are amplified or completely made up…in our own minds. It’s a rarity … More

Hog Tied

Sometimes we feel helpless, stymied by everything around us. The constraints are real. But, instead of looking beyond them, perhaps … More

Guarded

It’s nice to have protection. But, it changes the mood. Knowing how little to add might be more important than … More

Sticky

An idea, thought, wisdom or insight isn’t likely to travel well unless it’s sticky. Just like the song we can’t … More

Undesigned

Sometimes, nothing seems to work, to fit, to complement each other. It’s out of whack. It’s not that it won’t … More

Complementary

Some things are meant to go together, like coffee and cake. But perhaps, it’s all made up. Maybe no pairings … More

Unfamiliar

Most of the time we know. Or, we have clues. Sometimes, it’s a complete surprise. Adventure is one of the … More

Nostalgia

Interestingly, our longing for the past is often a narrow view. Surely, there are reasons to avoid going there. But, … More

Sieve

Separating the wanted from the unwanted requires holding something or someone back. We build systems, processes, examinations and entire cultures … More

Peeling

Most of our ideas, viewpoint and beliefs are layered and compounded over time. They start in one form and end … More

Golden Brown

…light, crispy and baked. Perhaps we can see the true colors despite their absence if we have enough clues. If … More

Raw

Raw implies unfinished, as in raw talent. Virtually everything begins as raw. We need raw to make usable and better … More

Odd

If we’re going to make something for someone, we need to decide…who’s it for? The more strange, unique and niche, … More

Scun

That moment when we don’t know whether to be scared or we’re having fun. Sometimes mixed signals are quite appropriate…they … More

Symbols

The earliest birthday cakes were used to celebrate the young or the old (50 ish back then). Now, it’s become … More

Glare

…is typically something to avoid. It disturbs the natural setting. But, this new element might help in some way. Perhaps … More

Tempting

Momentary joy or gain is our vice. If only we could apply temptation to hardship, to the things which deserve … More

Landed

We don’t always get to choose the perfect spot. But, it’s probably better than the alternative. Making the most of … More

Pieces

Breaking something apart into smaller pieces can make it more useful. The same applies to ideas, problems and projects. We … More

Tail End

Chris Anderson’s Long Tail asserts we should focus on small audiences over longer periods of time. And, that the big … More