Imperfect

Once we look closely enough, perfection fades away. There is no absolute in the standards we set for ourselves…and for … More

Teeth

Teeth aren’t very useful without something to grab onto. A tool needs a subject in order to do some work. … More

What’s the prickly for? Is it to keep things away? Or, merely a disguise? What can we possibly be hiding, … More

Spooled properly, a line maintains order, which is what allows it to be used in an efficient manner. We know … More

Piling more on is rarely the best solution. Finding our way to the least amount more often leads to better … More

How are we leaving our intentional mark on the world? What’s the effect? Are we making things better? What does … More

Drip, drip…it’s how we make a puddle…and a difference.

Sound depends on the mechanics behind it. Every fitting, adjustment, every surface matters…before it ever makes a wave. It’s hard … More

What happens when it wears off? Does it become dull? Or, more interesting? We get to choose what we produce. … More

Many physical repairs are best completed with the aid of tools. Same goes for fractures relationships, broken habits and addictions. … More

Smooth doesn’t always work. Sometimes, we need more traction, something to catch on. Of course, the downside is the turbulence … More

Threads connect us, keep us together, bonded around a central point or idea. The strength comes from the group, working … More

If we’re at our peak, it’s all we can give. We’ve expended all of our available energy. But, history has … More

Sometimes, we just need to listen. We don’t need to give advice, lecture or even have a reaction. Sometimes, people … More

There are layers to virtually everything. Some are easy to navigate. Of course, some are quite challenging. And just when … More

It’s easier to select when there’s nothing on the line, and there isn’t any difference. But, as soon as there’s … More

Sure, the frosting is what we’re after. It’s the shiny, attractive part. But, without the rest of the cake, it … More

How something looks and feels establishes its relationship to its surroundings. Flakey, smooth, coarse and prickly all matter in how … More

Wandering can be interesting. But, sometimes we just need the best and safest way forward. The clear path is probably … More

The opposite of vulnerability…to prevent being seen, to guard against the exposure of fear. It serves the status quo, but … More