In the Studio
MARCH 2023 – Growing up, all you had to do was give me a pencil, an eraser, and some paper and the creativity would just pour out. Working in the design studio has shades of that, but in a much … Continued
Undisturbed
FEBRUARY 2023 – World continues to turn, even in those quiet moments when everything seems so still and meditative. Our experience of time is often so uneven, weeks that feel like months, hours that feel like seconds. I recently re-watched … Continued
Strong as an Oak
JANUARY 2023 – There is something so romantic and compelling about timber beam construction. A canopy of sturdy oak branches overhead, protecting you and making you feel like you are nestled safely in a wooded glen, the delightful texture of … Continued
Benefit Analysis
NOVEMBER 2022 – Taking a really interesting course right now on cost-benefit analysis, has been solid to brush off my math skills for a change and fire up some excel spreadsheets. Sorting out the pros and cons in complex model … Continued
Moment of Zen
OCTOBER 2022 – The search for perfection, a perilous journey? A fool’s errand? A noble pursuit? So much of life is spent waiting for perfection. The right time to act, that right circumstance to present itself, the right person to … Continued
La Vie Douce
SEPTEMBER 2022 – Once again I have overfilled my itinerary for this time of year, but like a memorable eclair, sometimes life… just needs to be appreciated as is. I continue to pursue knowledge, the perfect pasta to sauce ratio, … Continued
Embracing Your Roots
JULY 2022 – Where did it all begin for you? What’s your earliest memory? When you think of home, what immediately comes to mind? Day in and day out, these aren’t things I spend much time thinking about. But when … Continued
Nature and the Built Environment
JUNE 2022 – Research phases are a pivotal component of any large scale undertaking. This has certainly proven true as an author and it holds up in the world of academia as well. Been doing A LOT of reading this … Continued
Travels in Time
MAY 2022 – One of my favorite things about writing/reading is that it allows thoughts and ideas to effectively time travel. Curious what… say… Marcus Aurelius was thinking about circa 172 AD? Read his philosophical writings in ‘Meditations’ and you’ll … Continued
