Threads connect us, keep us together, bonded around a central point or idea. The strength comes from the group, working … More

If we’re at our peak, it’s all we can give. We’ve expended all of our available energy. But, history has … More

There are layers to virtually everything. Some are easy to navigate. Of course, some are quite challenging. And just when … More

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

Sure, the frosting is what we’re after. It’s the shiny, attractive part. But, without the rest of the cake, it … More

How something looks and feels establishes its relationship to its surroundings. Flakey, smooth, coarse and prickly all matter in how … More

We can find both good and not so good when we open things up. The trouble is…we often don’t know … More

The key to spreading an idea is to make it sticky, notable, worth noticing and talking about. Once we apply … 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

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