How much of our memories are authentic? How much have we filled in? The sticky memories are triggered by something, … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Stovetop
Someone needs to prepare it. Someone needs to bring it together. Someone needs to take the time to be at … More
Light
It’s there…just need to choose to see it. Even better…go make some for someone.
Calculated
There are times when a more precise action and result are required. Anytime we are producing to spec, for exactness, … More
Stuffed
Just because it will fit, doesn’t mean it should go. Taking on too much has an impact…on us and everything … More
Decoration
What do our adornments say about us? Are they personal? Or, just a thing hanging there? Stories are everywhere. Stop, … More
Smoke
How can we use the generally unwanted to make something better? What’s the positive in the negative?
Race
It’s highly unlikely it’s as much of a race as we make it out to be…until we make it one. … More
Pathways
Sometimes life’s pathway is obvious…at least for the moment. Beyond this, it’s an adventure. Good thing. How boring otherwise.
Emblems
Meaningless to some…storied for others. Which emblems do we respect…perhaps even revere? What stories do they bring to life? Which … More
Just Say’n
Sayings come from community and culture. Of course, they’re not understood by everyone…they’re not supposed to be.
Modeling
There’s an art to replicating, working hard to achieve detail and the correct proportions. An accurate physical representation helps tell … More
Window
Which side of the window is best? Both. It just depends on how we want to see…and to be seen. … More
Full
…almost always seems to be a better condition than empty. But once full, nothing can be added, only taken away. … More
Imperfect
Of course it’s not perfect for everyone. It doesn’t need to be. It only needs to be good enough for … More
Maintenance
We can’t keep taking without giving. Every once in a while, preferably more often, we need to make a deposit. … More
Hours
We use them, we save them, we waste them, we wish we had more of them. We spend a lot … More
Fairytale
The magic of the story isn’t dependent on truth and reality. It’s about the delight the hope and dream brings … More
Wait
The ability to wait is an underdeveloped skill. We push, pull, decide, all while going faster and faster. The world … More
Keyhole
Unlocking is dependent on having the matching key. Any deviation results in failure. It’s really hard to make headway with … More