Smile

What causes a smile? Most of the time it’s a response. It’s an instinctive reaction to something which strikes a … More

Blur

Sometimes, the outlook is unclear…pretty darn uncertain. Perhaps we need to stop the motion, shine a little light on things … More

Communication comes in all forms. Words, either written or spoken, are the most popular. But, some stories require more, a … More

How does the foil change the expectation? Virtually everything we buy comes to us packaged. What’s behind the wrapper? Is … More

How much extra is satisfactory? When is it too much? Are there limits to adding more? Once we get specific … More

There’s something about sizzle which makes things just a bit better. Of course, it’s best to start with something worth … More

When is the end really the end? Can we reload? Start over? What about a relationship? Or, our health? When … More

The opposite of dense, fluff opens things up, weighs less and often gives us a cushion. Fluffy is a useful … More

It’s what we do to get ready. Professionals, people who fully show up for us even if they don’t feel … More

If it has structure, it was probably done with intent. Making things better, sustainable, or both requires design and survival … More

There’s value in getting closer. Seeing and experiencing the details of a situation often puts us in a better position … More

It only works if the material being tamped is the right size. Too coarse or too fine doesn’t yield the … More

Foam is formed when gas is trapped in a liquid. Capture it just the right way and it becomes artful. … More

What makes a mess a mess? What if it needs to be this way to make the desired impact? How … More

The closer we choose to see, the more granular the subject becomes. This is where the interesting parts lie…the imperfection, … More

Compression is a result of force and constraints. We often focus on the the causes of the force when trying … More

Like care, sprinkles need to be applied carefully. First, they need to stick. Second, there needs to be just the … More

Once the cracking begins, it’s very difficult to stop. Patching is often a temporary fix. The best practice is crack … More

The process behind the yield can be fascinating, sometimes disturbing. We see the final beauty. But, what’s behind the curtain?

Rough is rarely good enough. Smooth is better. Smooth makes it look and feel more finished, more crafted. How can … More