Froth

Sometimes we need to agitate in order to deliver something smooth. When is the creation of a wake necessary in…

Mouse Trap

Of course it might not work. Part of building a better mouse trap, or using one to build something else,…

There’s the natural kind. The kind which makes something undeniably unique. And then, there’s a fake kind. The kind we…

What does it take to command attention? More importantly, how long does it last? We earn attention when there’s a…

At some point, it’s out of bounds. It’s beyond normal. This can be a good thing when seeking attention. But,…

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

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…