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…
Guarded
It’s nice to have protection. But, it changes the mood. Knowing how little to add might be more important than…
Sticky
An idea, thought, wisdom or insight isn’t likely to travel well unless it’s sticky. Just like the song we can’t…
Undesigned
Sometimes, nothing seems to work, to fit, to complement each other. It’s out of whack. It’s not that it won’t…
Complementary
Some things are meant to go together, like coffee and cake. But perhaps, it’s all made up. Maybe no pairings…
Unfamiliar
Most of the time we know. Or, we have clues. Sometimes, it’s a complete surprise. Adventure is one of the…
Nostalgia
Interestingly, our longing for the past is often a narrow view. Surely, there are reasons to avoid going there. But,…
Sieve
Separating the wanted from the unwanted requires holding something or someone back. We build systems, processes, examinations and entire cultures…
Peeling
Most of our ideas, viewpoint and beliefs are layered and compounded over time. They start in one form and end…
Golden Brown
…light, crispy and baked. Perhaps we can see the true colors despite their absence if we have enough clues. If…
Raw
Raw implies unfinished, as in raw talent. Virtually everything begins as raw. We need raw to make usable and better…
Odd
If we’re going to make something for someone, we need to decide…who’s it for? The more strange, unique and niche,…
Scun
That moment when we don’t know whether to be scared or we’re having fun. Sometimes mixed signals are quite appropriate…they…
Symbols
The earliest birthday cakes were used to celebrate the young or the old (50 ish back then). Now, it’s become…
Glare
…is typically something to avoid. It disturbs the natural setting. But, this new element might help in some way. Perhaps…
Tempting
Momentary joy or gain is our vice. If only we could apply temptation to hardship, to the things which deserve…
Landed
We don’t always get to choose the perfect spot. But, it’s probably better than the alternative. Making the most of…
Pieces
Breaking something apart into smaller pieces can make it more useful. The same applies to ideas, problems and projects. We…
Tail End
Chris Anderson’s Long Tail asserts we should focus on small audiences over longer periods of time. And, that the big…