Laughter is arguably the most powerful contagion we know. It’s universal. Between my travels and working alongside many whom I do not share language with, I’ve seen laughter …
Asynchronous
There are two types of people: phone callers and texters. I am a texter. While I don’t have any real issue having live conversations, I prefer the convenience, …
Familiar Turf
In a world of chaos, we all have anchors that snap us back to calm. The obvious example is our homes. But other places can bring a feeling …
Basketball Shoes
Chuck Taylor was a basketball player in the 1920s. He helped design and promote basketball shoes under his name that — at the time — were athletic. Chucks …
Unexpected Therapy
Whether celebration or tragedy, it’s often the bigger moments in life that spur conversation with those close to you. It isn’t just the fact that such life events …
When it Rains
Life tends to throw curveballs in batches and kick us when we’re down. Every so often we’re assaulted from all sides with frustration, pain and stress. One thing …
Design and Duality
What I love about a lot of web design is seeing the organization behind often apparent chaos. While elements may appear smattered across the screen, I see the …