what’s the frustration source?

Do you want to know what I’m thinking? I’m thinking people don’t reveal the real source of their frustration.

live a mile in their shoes; another shade of empathy

This is personal, in the trenches, yet reluctance, reticence and avoidance are a few friends that tried to talk me out of another editorial post (some define as rant) to talk about topics that are often overlooked.

leaders don’t use tissues

This was a debate I needed to get out of my head. Empathy, passion, determination, sacrifice are good things.

my hero c-of-o

I’m trying to make this interesting; bear with me.

As a kid growing up in the 1970s and 1980s I recall a fantastic campaign, teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic to children using songs and cleverly written videos.

keys to effective change

Well now…couldn’t we all carry on about events in our country and world with this topic? As you know, I keep my thoughts and writings to architecture and directly related topics.

small projects :: budgets

Every project has a budget; there’s never enough money to do what everyone wants.

conversion concerns

Converting a residential building to a commercial use gives me concern.