Thank God It’s Monday
You may have noticed my absence recently. I spent a chunk of the past week in Los Angeles; meeting up with friends and taking a short break away from work and life in San Diego and the ‘net. Even...
Lessons on Living with Ants
My living situation is unique. I built a studio/ loft in a 1500 sq foot warehouse in Barrio Logan, east downtown San Diego. Because the place is zoned industrial, the building isn’t exactly made to...
You Are Not Your Junk
Minimalism isn’t just about getting rid of all your stuff. If you follow any other minimalism blogs, you know this topic has made the rounds thoroughly. But there is something elegant in the...
Your Problem Is That You’re Just Not Curious Anymore
Why aren’t you overflowing with creativity? If you want creativity, then you need curiosity. Be compulsive about it. Discover a new word? Look it up. Hear about an interesting book? Put it on...
Your Carrot on a String
The carrot dangling on a string tied to a stick is an age old metaphor that despite it’s disputed origins, still conjures up the right image. We all have a carrot or two dangling in front of...
Sleep without Sleeping
Salvador Dali wrote about this technique that he called, “Slumber with a key”. He featured it as one of his 50 secrets of magic craftsmanship. Dali presents this afternoon nap as a means of...
Ignore the Experts
The people we trust as the experts are often proved wrong. History is a sobering reality when hindsight is 20/20. These three quotes are all about how useless the telephone would be. Think about...
Disappointment and Failed Hot Air Balloons
The beautiful and forever talented Meg recently bought a ticket for two on a hot air balloon out of San Diego, CA. So far, we are 0 for 3 on our attempts to actually get airborne. Apparently it is...
Why You Must Copy and Steal Everything
Creative genius doesn’t always strike when you want it to. For me, it never flows when I am sitting down waiting for it. Creativity comes from inspiration. Inspiration from what excites you....
Minimalism forces a focus on what is necessary
Minimalism forces a focus on what is necessary, what is desired, and what is needed. Because of this, I take a lot of time to consider even the consumables of my life. I’ve recently seen a lot...