Almost everything which appears smooth has roughness. Sometimes, it depends on how close we look. But, it might also never … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Demarcation
A lot goes into choosing where the line gets drawn. Most physical boundaries are decided for us. Thankfully, we play … More
Smile
We’ve been capturing images, making photographs, since the early 1800’s. The fascination with imagery goes back even further to around … More
Landing
Knowing when to leap is important. Choosing how and where to land might be more so.
Community
Aspens are communal. Like humans, they depend on each other for support, growth…and survival. They can go solo. But, they … More
Making Sense
A knight walked into a coffee shop… Of course it doesn’t make sense…to us. Context starts local, until the story … More
Missed Opportunity
When is it wise to take the detour, go left instead of right? What have we missed? And, what’s the … More
City Life
…breeds connection. But, also chaos and loneliness. Everyone’s busy…getting from one place to the next. Alas, we don’t often notice … More
Gaze
Words, cleverly articulated, might serve as a disguise, intentionally or unintentionally. A gaze or stare is much harder to manipulate. … More
What is Art For?
If art is the expression of one’s creativity, when does it become art? Does it need to be shared to … More
Pride
Pride can be powerful. It shows the world we’ve accomplished something. But, what does our symbol stand for? What message … More
Intrusion
Our agenda is probably not the most important…at least not to the one we’re interrupting. It might be worth to … More
Respite
In the midst of it all, where can we find an oasis? Surely there is respite within the chaos. Maybe … More
Recipes
Recipes are great when specified results are on order. Follow the recipe, meet spec, rinse and repeat. A cook’s life … More
Getting Ahead
…is different than moving forward. Being in front is rarely as important as merely going. Do the work, keep on … More
Community
Why do we gather? Sometimes, it’s for safety. But more often, it’s driven by a quest for belonging. We like … More
The Race
Details are hard to come by when we’re moving fast, both for us and any observer. Hurried rarely begets the … More
Out of Print
When does the thing we make become more valuable? How does scarcity benefit our work? What if there was just … More
Scale
Our place, both physically and in time, is insignificant on most measures. The scale of the stage on which we … More
Old and Tired
Aging is a great reminder that the future is limited…for all of us. What a gift…to help us become more … More