What starts as a one-off, catches on and eventually becomes part of the cultural fabric. But, even then, style is … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Pull Switch
We all have one…our call to get started, to do the work. What’s keeping us from pulling it? What are … More
Pockets
Like pockets of air, we sometimes feel trapped by the structure around us. Sometimes, it’s best to remain in place. … More
Flagless
Life is too precious not to stand for something. As far as we know, we have one shot. Choose wisely.
Illusion
Sometimes, what we see isn’t really there. Does it matter? What do you see?
Scratched
One stands out as a glaring imperfection. But, there comes a point when the scratches become part of the thing, … More
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
Protection
What’s the prickly for? Is it to keep things away? Or, merely a disguise? What can we possibly be hiding, … More
Spool
Spooled properly, a line maintains order, which is what allows it to be used in an efficient manner. We know … More
Heaping
Piling more on is rarely the best solution. Finding our way to the least amount more often leads to better … More
Scored
How are we leaving our intentional mark on the world? What’s the effect? Are we making things better? What does … More
Droplets
Drip, drip…it’s how we make a puddle…and a difference.
Mechanics
Sound depends on the mechanics behind it. Every fitting, adjustment, every surface matters…before it ever makes a wave. It’s hard … More
Sheen
What happens when it wears off? Does it become dull? Or, more interesting? We get to choose what we produce. … More
Repair
Many physical repairs are best completed with the aid of tools. Same goes for fractures relationships, broken habits and addictions. … More
Knobby
Smooth doesn’t always work. Sometimes, we need more traction, something to catch on. Of course, the downside is the turbulence … More
Fiber
Threads connect us, keep us together, bonded around a central point or idea. The strength comes from the group, working … More
Peaked
If we’re at our peak, it’s all we can give. We’ve expended all of our available energy. But, history has … More
Lamp Post
Sometimes, we just need to listen. We don’t need to give advice, lecture or even have a reaction. Sometimes, people … More