It’s our nature to draw attention, to make claims, to show our ingenuity and intelligence. Of course, it can get … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Timeless
Some things age better than others. Like goodwill and generosity…and Moon Pies.
Shaped
Shaping takes time, both to make…and to undo. Most beautiful things do.
Defense
Inflicting pain is a powerful defense. In many cases, generosity might work better.
Puzzling
Situations are rarely straightforward. Even when they seem to be, there might be a better alternative. Reimagining the parts and … More
Dependency
Who makes it go? Can one work without the other? How much more can we accomplish when we work together? … More
Delight
Delight is available just about everywhere…if we choose to make it.
Spectacle
What makes something or someone remarkable, worth documenting and amplifying? When is the memory alone not enough? Tricks, gimmickry and … More
Guardians
What’s the key for? Keeping us in? Or, out? Safety isn’t always what it seems.
Welcome
The first impression matters, especially when we want people to listen, to gather, to stay a while. How can we … More
Choices
Our world is full of choices. Each one comes with its own rationale. A good choice is personal. So is … More
Dead End
Is it really dead? What can we discover if we look closely enough? It’s true, there’s usually some sort of … More
Curiosity
It’s not true…you’re not likely to die from being curious, not even if you’re a cat. But, it might change … More
On Top
The problem with the peak position is there’s only one direction remaining. And, we can’t stay on top forever. Good … More
On The Hook
The hard part of leadership isn’t knowing what to do. It’s taking responsibility no matter the outcome.
Take Us to Your Leader
What’s the leader for? Someone to make a decision? Someone with the highest status? Someone in charge? Perhaps the leader’s … More
Odd
Some things aren’t supposed to be there, just like some people. Noteworthy can be beautiful if placed in the right … More
Attraction
It doesn’t need to be marked as such to be an attraction. Every place has a story…we just need to … More
Elastic
Flexibility is better in almost all applications. We’re all pushed and pulled throughout life. Keeping it together can seem futile … More