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

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

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

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

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

The details matter…when we’re trying to establish a noticeable standard. Being sloppy or careless rarely gets the sort of attention … More

We need to grow, to move beyond our current state. It’s genetically baked into all of us. And while we … More

Flow requires movement, one thing passing another with minimal resistance. It almost seems effortless. But, we know it didn’t come … More

All the cars look nearly the same when viewed from 20,000 feet above. People are the same when seen from … More

We use them for shelter, often to shield us from something unwanted. They deflect whatever harmful element we’re trying to … More

It’s often hard to imagine what it takes to build something, to make something from scratch. We see the end … More

It doesn’t do its job effectively in the current resting state. It only works well when it’s stretched, taken to … More

Of course it might not work. This is precisely why it’s art. What are we willing to put out there … More

There’s something uplifting when looking skyward. Perhaps the openness makes everything seem possible. Seems like a good place to focus … More

Shadows are unique in that they often don’t represent the true picture…to us. Our perspective is skewed because we know … More

…might keep us from moving forward. But, we might discover new opportunities despite the constraint. How can we use boundaries … More

When should we let go? At which point is something worthless? When is salvaging a better option? The emotional cost … More

Institutions stand for something. They represent our values and culture. But, when they keep us from seeing something new, from … More

Excess demand strains the system. A line often signals imbalance and often a lack of resources. Or, perhaps the queue … More