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Service

Service, the work we do for someone, is…generous, hard, rewarding, challenging, scary and most of the time, terribly inconvenient. But … More

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Persona

Who are we now? And, more importantly, who will we choose to become? Once these conditions are understood, only the … More

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Imagine

The beauty of not seeing the whole is our ability to imagine what we can do with a part. Rarely … More

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Beyond Repair

The point where no amount of effort will make it whole, operable, safe, productive again. It’s far easier to determine … More

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Combinations

Through assertion, experimentation and thoughtful design, we determine what works. No one really knows for sure until they try. A … More

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Storage

Most of us are privileged to have more than enough. We can’t practically use it all. But, there’s safety in … More

ideas, information, storage, street culture

Tips

The genius of the tip jar is the tension it creates for the buyer. Compensation aside, it’s the act of … More

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Pile

Success is sometimes, perhaps too often, defined by how much we have. But, when is enough enough? How much wealth … More

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Choice

A choice presents a unique problem, one which requires a decision. Now, the stakes are higher…something wins and something loses. … More

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Fallen

How can we reframe misfortune into a chance to rebuild? How do we improve ourselves and our community? Sometimes we … More

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Connection

The method is far less important than the act. Connecting with each other is the fuel for ideas, creativity, debate, … More

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Start Line

The moment just before we start isn’t the time to decide whether to go. All of the thrashing, the evaluation … More

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Make Believe

There’s very little which isn’t made-up. And so often, it’s a story we invent for ourselves to deal with our … More

Animals, b&w, change, stories

Calm Down

Words to live by… And, it’s a choice…choose wisely.

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Joy

It’s simple really. Generate more joy. Rinse and Repeat.

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Enlightened

Some lights allow us to see. Others draw attention. We can be in the business of making something more clear … More

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Stroll

It’s amazing what a leisurely walk can solve. Peaceful, quiet movement. The calmness about it awakens possibility. Strolls might be … More

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Now Hiring

What’s it like inside? How will I fit in? Who are they? Why are they hiring? What happened to the … More

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Reflect

There’s so much to see…if we just choose to reflect. Start by noticing. Then, take time to reflect.

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Compressed

We feel it. It keeps mounting. More and more pressure. How much more can we take? Well, just when we … More

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