Layers

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

Choose One

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

We can find both good and not so good when we open things up. The trouble is…we often don’t know … More

The positive side of sameness is predictability, which is good when we need to meet spec. But, it’s also quite … More

The key to spreading an idea is to make it sticky, notable, worth noticing and talking about. Once we apply … More

Things aren’t always as they appear. Either are people or situations. Distortion occurs when things don’t line up for us. … More

What causes a smile? Most of the time it’s a response. It’s an instinctive reaction to something which strikes a … More

Sometimes, the outlook is unclear…pretty darn uncertain. Perhaps we need to stop the motion, shine a little light on things … More

Communication comes in all forms. Words, either written or spoken, are the most popular. But, some stories require more, a … More

How does the foil change the expectation? Virtually everything we buy comes to us packaged. What’s behind the wrapper? Is … More

It’s easy to spot the brilliance. But, what about something or someone which hasn’t opened up yet? There’s beauty in … More

How much extra is satisfactory? When is it too much? Are there limits to adding more? Once we get specific … More

No matter how impenetrable we think we are, there’s always a crack. Thankfully, we aren’t under vulnerable to attack at … More

There’s something about sizzle which makes things just a bit better. Of course, it’s best to start with something worth … More

When is the end really the end? Can we reload? Start over? What about a relationship? Or, our health? When … More

The opposite of dense, fluff opens things up, weighs less and often gives us a cushion. Fluffy is a useful … More