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Rules

Logic isn’t the same for all of us…and it sometimes doesn’t prevail. Society works as a result of respected norms, … More

b&w, choose wisely, on the run, rules

Waiting

Pauses are generally uncomfortable. They’re interruptive to the normal flow of things. We like to be in motion…going somewhere, productive, … More

b&w, On The Road, street culture

Now What?

We can choose to see problems as barriers. Or, we can choose to see them as gifts. Without interesting problems … More

b&w, barriers, On The Road, problems, typewriter

She…

keeps us guessing takes us on a journey cares for us is a spirit is a friend keeps us going … More

art, b&w, love, On The Road

We Are…

…who we choose to become. Who we are now is likely not who we will be later. So, it’s up … More

art, b&w, become, identity, paint

No Vacancy

It’s okay to say our plate is full…we can’t handle any more. But, even better is to know our limits … More

b&w, limits, no vacancy, route 66

Aged

She’s older, wiser. She’s seen some things. She’d be worth talking with if we had the chance. Seek out those … More

age, auto culture, b&w, old, route 66

Reflect

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

b&w, reflect, street culture

Mark

We all leave a trail. Some more indelible than others. Choosing a legacy is one of the few truly independent … More

b&w, Cadillac Ranch, route 66

Dawn

Dawn is the signal for a new start, a reset button. We get to start up all over again. Of … More

b&w, Florida, on the run

Where Are We?

Sometimes it’s challenging to figure out exactly where we are and why we’re here. The randomness of life’s flow keeps … More

b&w, notice, on the run

Performance

Improving performance doesn’t occur simply by listening to instructions, watching a video or attending a lecture. We get better by … More

b&w, chains rally, On The Road, school

Coated

We all have one…a cover, mask or coat. We change it to fit who we need to be for the … More

b&w, back yard, bird feeder, coat, ice

Framed

How we frame it determines how we see it. Adding limits often expands our view by limiting distractions. How can … More

#desert, b&w, Landscape, route 66

Nostalgia

What stories come to mind? Which images? How does it make us feel? Do we have an emotional connection? Or, … More

auto culture, b&w, brand, cars and coffee, nostalgia

Polished

Polished isn’t necessarily just to show off. Polish requires effort and skill. And, adding it implies care, intention and purpose. … More

auto culture, b&w, cadillac, cars and coffee, polish

Symbolic

Symbols are a signal for our beliefs, values, hopes and dreams. They can represent our past, present and future. What’s … More

auto culture, b&w, chrome, symbols

Exhausting

There are different forms of exhaustion. One is from giving our all, leaving it all out there, holding nothing back … More

auto culture, b&w, cars and coffee, exhaust, exhaustion

Power

More power is generally a good thing in machinery, phasers and drag racing. But, it can also work against us. … More

auto culture, b&w, cars and coffee, power

Models

Variants are important when we’re trying to be specific, to serve someone vs. everyone. We can’t show up the same … More

b&w, land rover, models, variants

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