Fuzzy Carpets and Gold Leaf: The Lost Art of the “Considered Detail”
Fuzzy Carpets and Gold Leaf: The Lost Art of the “Considered Detail” They say you can tell a lot about a person […]
When the Pixels Fail Us: Why the Post Office Still Matters
The Digital Inadequacy This couldn’t be happening at a worse time. You’ve waited years for this promotion. Now that you have it, […]
Beyond the Cape: Why Validation is a Fatal Game
The Killer in the Ring You’d think the scariest thing a matador faces in the bullring is the bull, right? Who wouldn’t […]
The Iceberg Moment: Titanic, El Con, and the Birth of The Sunken Six
The Titanic Tsunami and the Missing Boat In December 1997, one of history’s great blockbuster movies sailed onto theater screens worldwide. I […]
Tweeting in the 70s and 80s: Finding the Analog Wild in Variety Stores at the Mall
Bringing the Outdoors In For much of my career, I have been a teacher; however, nature and the environment have always been […]
Engineering Optimism: How to Find a “New Year” Every Five Weeks
It’s January 2026, fresh with all the possibilities that come at the start of a new year. Every January, we have the […]
Escaping the Customer Service Maze: What a 1950s Tucson Legend Can Teach Modern CEOs
The Modern Customer Service Nightmare You’ve been avoiding it all week, but that contested bill for a service that should have been […]
The Luminous Metronome: From Searchlights to Smartphones
Bargainsville, Arizona The phrase “too much of a good thing” applies to cities, too—even when that ‘good thing’ is a reputation for […]
Finding the Light: How a Chicago Fog Created a Christmas Icon
One of the benefits of living in Tucson, Arizona, is having clear blue skies. It’s one of the main reasons that Tucson […]
The Sensory Cheat Code to Surviving Holiday Stress
The Sensory Cheat Code to Surviving Holiday Stress While the holidays are enjoyable, they can be a major source of stress. When […]
Authentic Craftsmanship vs. Automated Content Creation
On April 16, 2024, NBC News aired a feature by Sam Brock titled “Florida shoe cobbler mends more than soles.” It’s about […]