Nancy & I just watched a wonderful interview of Jonathan Haidt by Bill Moyers which speaks not only to the current political divisiveness in this country, but the deeper issue of demonization, polarization and 'we/they' thinking at the root of the divisive/divided minds we all mess with. A couple of favorite phrases from this interview: "Follow the sacredness" (meaning … [Read more...] about Wonderful interview of Jonathan Haidt by Bill Moyers
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Visual Arts Inspiration: Brother Muses
My cousin just made a FaceBook posting about a long-overdue trek in Yosemite which inspired this response: Yesterday I got to meet with Yosemite hiking buddy Dave (since 7th grade!) in Pueblo, Colorado. He and his brother Don have been inspirations for photography (as well as visual arts in general, music, etc.) for many years. We backpacked through Lyell Canyon, Point Reyes, … [Read more...] about Visual Arts Inspiration: Brother Muses
47 hand offs and candid compassion
Yesterday I had a conversation with a consulting colleague about a shared interest, lean manufacturing and production. A few years ago, after some generous mentoring from another friend and colleague, I had the pleasure of doing a few months of consulting for a branch of the US military. After a month of training to become versed in the approach of the consulting firm I was … [Read more...] about 47 hand offs and candid compassion
Great speech by Steve Jobs
Sacred Geometry workshop in Castle Rock, CO – 8Oct2011
Sacred geometry researcher, artist and author, Bruce Rawles, is giving an a day-long, hands-on workshop from 10AM-5PM on Saturday, October 8, 2011, in Castle Rock, CO. Pre-registration is required, due to limited space. Please contact Bruce via GeometryCode.com to register or for more info via phone or skype with additional details. Bring a geometer's compass, straight-edge, … [Read more...] about Sacred Geometry workshop in Castle Rock, CO – 8Oct2011