Unstretched

It doesn’t do its job effectively in the current resting state. It only works well when it’s stretched, taken to … More

Art

Of course it might not work. This is precisely why it’s art. What are we willing to put out there … More

There’s something uplifting when looking skyward. Perhaps the openness makes everything seem possible. Seems like a good place to focus … More

…might keep us from moving forward. But, we might discover new opportunities despite the constraint. How can we use boundaries … More

When should we let go? At which point is something worthless? When is salvaging a better option? The emotional cost … More

Institutions stand for something. They represent our values and culture. But, when they keep us from seeing something new, from … More

A tight fit leaves little wiggle room, which translates into improved safety, less wear and damage. But, it’s inconvenient. It … More

We don’t always need to have agreement in order to accomplish something together. In fact, it’s different points of view … More

In school, raising your hand was a signal you either had a question or knew the answer. But, in either … More

We are genetically programmed to minimize points of attack. Preservation of the species is paramount. The trouble is we carry … More

Patterns help us make sense of the world. Our brains like order. So, when we run across things which are … More

Keeping something secured and unmolested in any way makes us feel safe. It’s the same for jobs, our work, education … More

This is what it looks like.

We like to keep track of who’s been where. In some ways it provides construct and validation to things. It … More

The arrangement of data matters almost as much as the facts. We gather information in parts. And how those come … More

Our best chance of getting others to follow is through comfort. Sometimes, no matter what we say or do, our … More

We choose how we’d like to be seen. We select the logo’s, the clothes, the car, the sunglasses, how we … More

Mechanical movement has its own use and beauty. But, things get old. They wear out and are often replaced with … More

Hope keeps us moving forward. Hope trumps failure, setbacks and despair. It keeps us playing the game and realizing dreams. … More

What makes a moment special? How important are the props, the place? How can we change the ordinary place into … More