Color

There are times when additional commentary, color and opinion help shape the story, especially the one we want received. Less … More

Tasty

How something appears seems to help how it tastes. Most of the time, our senses work in harmony. But, not … More

Someone needs to prepare it. Someone needs to bring it together. Someone needs to take the time to be at … More

How can we use the generally unwanted to make something better? What’s the positive in the negative?

Agitation is almost always thought about negatively. Something or someone is peaceful, at rest, doing its thing. Someone comes along … More

The fanciness is rarely necessary. It just needs to do it’s job. What if we removed the pomp and circumstance, … More

Crafting requires taking extra time to make something fit, so it’s understood. Sometimes, it results in uniformity. Other times, one … More

Everything has its moment. And, this is the important point…it’s only a moment. Then, the next thing comes along, better, … More

There must be a thousand ways to prepare bolognese…who knew octopus was one of them? It’s not the regular kind. … More

The beauty of classics is not just in their enduring qualities but in the conversations and connections they spark, reminding … More

Almost everything these days comes in more than one kind. Yet, most of us like what we like, what we’re … More

By the time we’re adults, most of our personality and worldview is baked in. And, we’re not likely to change…unless … More

Why do we spend time organizing and compartmentalizing the components? Our brains seem to handle parts, and some sort of … More

How can we be sure? What makes something or someone authentic? What if it isn’t, but we believe it is? … More

Of course it’s inconvenient. If we care enough to make it special for someone, it’s going to be. Otherwise, it’s … More

The lifeblood conduit. Once severed, the nutrients stop flowing…decay is now accelerated. How do we keep our stems in tact? … More

Most problems are easier to solve when we break them down into smaller parts. Same goes for the achievement of … More

Just because we’ve been shaped doesn’t mean we can’t see things differently. Changing our mind, our perspective, our attitude is … More

Unflavored isn’t very popular. Either is the opposite. Somewhere in-between is the sweet spot, the place enjoyed by the most … More

A stream of consciousness can provide clarity, focus and even enlightenment. What habits can we develop to provide more steady … More