Scary Monsters

Most of the things we are afraid of are amplified or completely made up…in our own minds. It’s a rarity…

Hog Tied

Sometimes we feel helpless, stymied by everything around us. The constraints are real. But, instead of looking beyond them, perhaps…

It’s nice to have protection. But, it changes the mood. Knowing how little to add might be more important than…

An idea, thought, wisdom or insight isn’t likely to travel well unless it’s sticky. Just like the song we can’t…

Sometimes, nothing seems to work, to fit, to complement each other. It’s out of whack. It’s not that it won’t…

Some things are meant to go together, like coffee and cake. But perhaps, it’s all made up. Maybe no pairings…

Most of the time we know. Or, we have clues. Sometimes, it’s a complete surprise. Adventure is one of the…

Interestingly, our longing for the past is often a narrow view. Surely, there are reasons to avoid going there. But,…

Separating the wanted from the unwanted requires holding something or someone back. We build systems, processes, examinations and entire cultures…

Most of our ideas, viewpoint and beliefs are layered and compounded over time. They start in one form and end…

…light, crispy and baked. Perhaps we can see the true colors despite their absence if we have enough clues. If…

Raw implies unfinished, as in raw talent. Virtually everything begins as raw. We need raw to make usable and better…

If we’re going to make something for someone, we need to decide…who’s it for? The more strange, unique and niche,…

That moment when we don’t know whether to be scared or we’re having fun. Sometimes mixed signals are quite appropriate…they…

The earliest birthday cakes were used to celebrate the young or the old (50 ish back then). Now, it’s become…

…is typically something to avoid. It disturbs the natural setting. But, this new element might help in some way. Perhaps…

Momentary joy or gain is our vice. If only we could apply temptation to hardship, to the things which deserve…

We don’t always get to choose the perfect spot. But, it’s probably better than the alternative. Making the most of…

Breaking something apart into smaller pieces can make it more useful. The same applies to ideas, problems and projects. We…

Chris Anderson’s Long Tail asserts we should focus on small audiences over longer periods of time. And, that the big…