I Was Going to Write a Book, But Then I Got…Distracted

There's a popular joke which can be used right at the moment when someone is aiming at something, say, a dart at a dartboard. As they're lining up their shot, drop in with a, "Nice aim, but I'd be more worried about the people standing beside you than the board." Watch as laughter ensues! (unless …

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Perfect is the Enemy of Done

          “If you’re alive, you’re a creative person.”                                                                                       …

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The Spectacular Now

How many tabs are open on your computer right now? When was the last time you heard complete silence? What are you currently thinking about? If I tried to answer those questions a couple of months ago, my answers would have been: I swear it was just two, but they must have procreated when I wasn't …

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Welcome to the Doldrums

"Hi there, how may I help you?" "Hi, I'd like one kick-in-the-butt, please." "Okay, how would you like that delivered? Hard, medium-hard, soft..?" "I'll take a medium-hard. I was looking pretty good at the beginning of the week, working pretty well, but then things just started slipping, you know?" Embarrassed smile. Gives me a knowing …

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