Vital

Rolling doesn’t work very well without a wheel. It’s the one component which gives this sort of movement a real … More

Calculated

There are times when a more precise action and result are required. Anytime we are producing to spec, for exactness, … More

A spring has three states. At rest, it’s merely a tool, waiting for work to do. It needs a lever, … More

Reducing the gap between and want and have has been a part of human life from the start. It’s “natural”. … More

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

One of our marvelous inventions…to circulate liquid through spaces, sometimes in gravity defying ways. Prior to modern plumbing, we carried … More

Choosing a filter is vitally important, especially when sharing unpopular ideas and opinions. An effective filter will remove the unwanted, … More

Xray vision isn’t the only super power which lets us see what’s inside. How about empathy and compassion? And, what … More

Many of our goals have numbers attached to them. But, they’re not likely an accurate representation of the change we … More

Spec is important, especially when it comes to tools. Quality really shows up in the end result. But, isn’t it … More

How does location change our relationship with something? Is it just the geography? Probably not. More likely, it’s the culture … More

Outside of things like height, almost everything else is something we can improve. And, if we can get better at … More

There’s a point when it’s not repairable, not worth mending. Replacement is the better option. But, this moment isn’t always … More

The details matter…when we’re trying to establish a noticeable standard. Being sloppy or careless rarely gets the sort of attention … More

Situations are rarely straightforward. Even when they seem to be, there might be a better alternative. Reimagining the parts and … More

It’s hard to imagine anything or anyone working alone, in a vacuum, without connection and getting anything accomplished. Even solitude … More

Teeth aren’t very useful without something to grab onto. A tool needs a subject in order to do some work. … More

Spooled properly, a line maintains order, which is what allows it to be used in an efficient manner. We know … More

Many physical repairs are best completed with the aid of tools. Same goes for fractures relationships, broken habits and addictions. … More

Communication comes in all forms. Words, either written or spoken, are the most popular. But, some stories require more, a … More