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Category: On The Road

Abandoned

Left alone, unattended and unwanted, we can’t help feel abandonment. Especially, if we were once an integral part of the … More

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Freedom

Many people work their entire lives in order to gain the freedom of an open schedule. The downside is the … More

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Ridiculous

If the edge to play on is ridiculousness, might as well go all the way. Holding back just ends up … More

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Proud

What do we hold enough excitement for to wave our flag? What does the symbol mean to us? Is there … More

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Middle

Arrival at the midpoint signifies we’re halfway there, which by most standards is quite an accomplishment. Almost everyone can make … More

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Signals

We use them in a variety of ways to set tone and command attention. Of course, most of the time, … More

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Timing

Choose your clock wisely. Sometimes, timing really matters.

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What’s It for?

Leave us to wonder. Or, give us a clue. Both are interesting paths. But, with entirely different results. Choose wisely.

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The Station

What are waiting for? Who are we waiting for? Are we coming or going? Our current place is momentary, it’s … More

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Windshield Time

Quiet time, meditation, reflection are very therapeutic and a necessary break from the constant inbound flow we create for ourselves. … More

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Noise

Everyone has a noise in their head. And sometimes, it’s really hard to figure it out. But, we can’t hope … More

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Taking It In

Stand with it. See it. Take longer. Take it in. This is probably what the creator wanted us to do. … More

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Badges

The wrapper, the group, the stickers, the character…it all matters to us. These are our badges which tell the story … More

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Rules

…keep things orderly and us safe. They also constrain us in some ways, maintain the status quo. When are rules … More

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Holding Back

Holding back creates tension and unspent energy. The release is the key. How should we spend the reserve? All at … More

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Ignore Everybody

It can’t be for everyone. Or, it wouldn’t be art. Choosing an edge, no matter the naysayers, is precisely the … More

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Fashion

Who’s it for? It’s not for them. It’s for ourselves. How we’re seen. How we fit in. What does it … More

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Artistic

Everyone is unique. We all have something special to offer. And, it’s not for everyone. If it were, it wouldn’t … More

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Monumental

What makes a thing, person or an idea so grand it deserves a permanent reminder? Fitting in, staying the course … More

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Weird

Off putting to some, uniquely of interest to others. Either way, it’s a door most of us like to go … More

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