Tough-N-Dry (Fantasy) Eighty-five muggy New England degrees, at noon-thirty, and this man shows up on the job site, jacket buttoned to his neck, wearing gloves. Something like a sock bunches around his neck. Slightly more curious than nervous, I introduce myself. He responds, “Tough and dry.” No name. I look …
Concrete Abstractions (Common Sense) If I asked you the subject of this photograph, what would you say? Most people would suggest the cement truck, the foundation, construction as subjects… Why? Generally, because we can readily wrap our minds around objects, scenes, and events. We name them, picture them (hey, it …
Shaky Foundation (Common Sense) A well-built house with a poor foundation won’t stand tall for long. The soil wears away and the whole beautiful thing tumbles down. What Underpins Your Communications? From personal exchanges with far-flung family members to my professional communications, even to the design of my new company: social …