Crusty

The quality, make-up and texture of the crust determines if it’s good or not. It works the same with people. … More

Tunnel Vision

A narrower view serves focus and attention. Making someone feel special, like they’re the center of the universe, almost always … More

The unknown is scary. Who knows what will really happen when we go there? Most of the time of course, … More

We can find new ways to grow, stay relevant and meaningful. Or, we can go with the status quo. One … More

Who decides when enough is enough, when there’s no more to give? Refresh, reorient or renovate might be better alternatives. … More

How important is the messenger? How does does it change what’s on offer? Do we trust you?

An antenna is a useful tool, helpful for keeping us out of trouble and taking in our surroundings. But, only … More

Spreading an idea usually works best when we use many tiny interactions, enrolling others one by one. A few almost … More

Breaking something down into smaller, more usable, parts often helps the thing become more useful. What if our idea is … More

The clear, well traveled path isn’t always the best one. Or, at least not the one where something new is … More

Imagine the thing you’re holding…before it went through the process. What does the before look like? Which of the raw … More

Out of place works against us most of the time. Being the strange one doesn’t have the same reach as … More

Holding on to something too long doesn’t usually serve us well, especially when it comes to emotions like fear, anger … More

Handcrafted, one at a time, personal experiences are remarkable. As soon as we attempt to duplicate them, we lose something. … More

What starts as a one-off, catches on and eventually becomes part of the cultural fabric. But, even then, style is … More

We all have one…our call to get started, to do the work. What’s keeping us from pulling it? What are … More

Like pockets of air, we sometimes feel trapped by the structure around us. Sometimes, it’s best to remain in place. … More

Life is too precious not to stand for something. As far as we know, we have one shot. Choose wisely.

Sometimes, what we see isn’t really there. Does it matter? What do you see?

One stands out as a glaring imperfection. But, there comes a point when the scratches become part of the thing, … More