It’s challenging to deal with what we can not see. So, a first priority is to choose to illuminate, which … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Out to Pasture
A life’s work has ended. Time to rest. Although, the engine might still have something to give…if we let it.
Fit In
…or stand out. Which is better? As with most things, it depends. When our goal is to enroll others in … More
No Way
When is the art not art? How do we separate the act or intention from the creation? Or, should we?
Bite
A bite is scary. Usually it’s worse than the bark. But, the bite rarely comes. It’s highly unlikely we’re going … More
Alone
Sometimes, we find ourselves there. Other times, we go there with intention. No matter how we arrived, we get to … More
A Key
A book begins with an idea, followed by a keystroke. Eventually, strung together, single notes make a score. Words become … More
Storage
We keep things…stored away. The hope, the plan, is to use them again later. Sometimes, later never comes. Ideas fall … More
Finding the Smooth
Even a thorn has a smooth section, something safe to touch. Where can we find the smooth in the situations … More
Dancing
Who’s the dance for? And, what’s it for? Is it truly for them? Maybe it’s as much for us as … More
All You Can
We can do quite a bit more. Yet, we choose not to. We hold back. Sometimes, this is a good … More
Wrapping
We protect what we wish to save. Someone will benefit from our care and inconvenience. It might even be us.
Granular
Things aren’t always what they seem, especially up close. Maybe things are smoother than they appear? Perhaps we should be … More
Fit
Fit serves neatness, order and efficiency. Expected results count on fit. Change however…might need a misfit. Better doesn’t always go … More
Props
All the world’s a stage. And, we use everything in it to bring context to our moment. Some things just … More
Prep
A big part of getting somewhere is making the proper preparations. The regimen of planning and getting things ready to … More
Banal
What can we do with that which doesn’t stand out? How can we find special in an otherwise meaningless landscape? … More
Zig Zag
Shorter is not always more efficient. The best course is highly dependent on what it’s for. Same goes for decision … More
Resemblance
A street sign casts a shadow. Yet, it no longer resembles its original form. How often are we misinterpreted? Perhaps … More
Tik Tok
The flow of time is unique to each of us, no matter what the clock says. Slowing things down typically … More