Prep

It’s what we do to get ready. Professionals, people who fully show up for us even if they don’t feel … More

Structure

If it has structure, it was probably done with intent. Making things better, sustainable, or both requires design and survival … More

There’s value in getting closer. Seeing and experiencing the details of a situation often puts us in a better position … More

It only works if the material being tamped is the right size. Too coarse or too fine doesn’t yield the … More

Foam is formed when gas is trapped in a liquid. Capture it just the right way and it becomes artful. … More

What makes a mess a mess? What if it needs to be this way to make the desired impact? How … More

The closer we choose to see, the more granular the subject becomes. This is where the interesting parts lie…the imperfection, … More

Compression is a result of force and constraints. We often focus on the the causes of the force when trying … More

Like care, sprinkles need to be applied carefully. First, they need to stick. Second, there needs to be just the … More

Once the cracking begins, it’s very difficult to stop. Patching is often a temporary fix. The best practice is crack … More

The process behind the yield can be fascinating, sometimes disturbing. We see the final beauty. But, what’s behind the curtain?

Rough is rarely good enough. Smooth is better. Smooth makes it look and feel more finished, more crafted. How can … More

We often work pretty hard to get to the usable part. But, it’s not nearly as hard as the evolutionary … More

Gears don’t work well independently. They work in tandem and especially well when they fit perfectly. Machining them to match, … More

If we’re early, we’re likely to be first. Being first has its advantage, there’s no one to compete against. But, … More

We all have alter ego’s. It’s the person who shows up sometimes, often situationally when some extra effort is on … More

Where does peace and quiet take us? Why is it so often coveted? And, why does it elude us? How … More

Zest is one of those things we can add, but rarely take away. Like most actions in life, it requires … More

There’s always something left behind, a mark and the spoils. All of our actions have a result, the intended one…and … More

Seeing into the future, even for just a short bit, works wonders for confidence and abating fear. Lighting the way, … More