Piling more on is rarely the best solution. Finding our way to the least amount more often leads to better … More
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Scored
How are we leaving our intentional mark on the world? What’s the effect? Are we making things better? What does … More
Droplets
Drip, drip…it’s how we make a puddle…and a difference.
Mechanics
Sound depends on the mechanics behind it. Every fitting, adjustment, every surface matters…before it ever makes a wave. It’s hard … More
Sheen
What happens when it wears off? Does it become dull? Or, more interesting? We get to choose what we produce. … More
Repair
Many physical repairs are best completed with the aid of tools. Same goes for fractures relationships, broken habits and addictions. … More
Knobby
Smooth doesn’t always work. Sometimes, we need more traction, something to catch on. Of course, the downside is the turbulence … More
Fiber
Threads connect us, keep us together, bonded around a central point or idea. The strength comes from the group, working … More
Peaked
If we’re at our peak, it’s all we can give. We’ve expended all of our available energy. But, history has … More
Lamp Post
Sometimes, we just need to listen. We don’t need to give advice, lecture or even have a reaction. Sometimes, people … More
Layers
There are layers to virtually everything. Some are easy to navigate. Of course, some are quite challenging. And just when … More
Choose One
It’s easier to select when there’s nothing on the line, and there isn’t any difference. But, as soon as there’s … More
Frosting
Sure, the frosting is what we’re after. It’s the shiny, attractive part. But, without the rest of the cake, it … More
Texture
How something looks and feels establishes its relationship to its surroundings. Flakey, smooth, coarse and prickly all matter in how … More
Clear Path
Wandering can be interesting. But, sometimes we just need the best and safest way forward. The clear path is probably … More
Standing Guard
The opposite of vulnerability…to prevent being seen, to guard against the exposure of fear. It serves the status quo, but … More
Exposed
We can find both good and not so good when we open things up. The trouble is…we often don’t know … More
Sameness
The positive side of sameness is predictability, which is good when we need to meet spec. But, it’s also quite … More
Sticky
The key to spreading an idea is to make it sticky, notable, worth noticing and talking about. Once we apply … More
Distortion
Things aren’t always as they appear. Either are people or situations. Distortion occurs when things don’t line up for us. … More