When is it good enough? What’s the acceptable amount of detail and polish? Ship or continue to hone? It depends…it … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Into the Fog
The path behind is relatively clear…compared to the one ahead. And sometimes, what lies ahead isn’t visible at all. To … More
Spec and Quality
Producing something to specification, to “spec”, means it’s predictable. It’s going to work precisely as promised. Quality, on the other … More
Engineering
…requires understanding, which requires learning. Just because something looks complicated is precisely the reason to dive in to better understand … More
Superpowers
We all have the power, the ability to…strive for, work for and eventually to go a little further than we … More
Confusion
Sometimes, it’s hard to distinguish between light and dark. And sometimes, we’re so busy trying to tell the difference, we … More
When The Smoke Clears
What’s left when we remove the noise, the filters, the make-up? What does the authentic look like? More importantly, are … More
What’s It For?
What makes something work? What problem does it solve? What would be missed if it was gone? It’s easier to … More
Up There
Go ahead, look up. There might just be something interesting.
Seeing Things
Is it true? Is it really there? It might be…if we choose to see it.
Ouch
The bumps and rough spots can hurt, physically and emotionally. But, what if we focus on working with them instead … More
Symbols
A cross is a symbol of strength and faith…a reminder of what human perseverance might yield. What symbols can we … More
Ghosts
Of course they’re not real. Or, they wouldn’t be ghosts. Much of life is an illusion…believe it or not.
Upside Down
A fresh perspective is almost always helpful. Sometimes, a complete inverse is in order. Crazy as it may seem, standing … More
Traditions
Culture is made up of beliefs and practices which become the fabric of our lives. Traditions are the particularly sticky … More
Camaraderie
One of life’s simple pleasures…surrounded by friends, beauty and peace. Camaraderie is at its best when we can focus on … More
Analog
There’s something inherently desirable with the physical movement of one thing and how it behaves with another. Real parts connecting, … More
Get On The Bus
Sometimes, the best rides go through the unconventional. Magic doesn’t just happen. It’s a choice to go somewhere new.
The Road Ahead
…isn’t always clear or straightforward. But, there is light at the end if we choose to see it.
Peekaboo
What we do when no one is looking is more important than when we are on stage. Character shows up … More