Wowflute inspiration by Native Artists
Back in the mid 90’s, I learned how to play the Native American Flute (NAF). I took the time to figure out where the different sounds were and organized it in my mind. The NAF is very…
My take on Millenials
I have read several articles as of late trying to describe the millennial demographic. I find many of these articles rather informative, but still lacking on at least how I understand my generation. The…
Recognizing Opportunities
Your big opportunity may be right where you are now. – Napolean Hill Last week I celebrated my 31st birthday. My lovely and loving wife bought me the Lego Walle set that I have had…
That Can Do Attitude
…it doesn’t make sense, it’s not logical, it is a gut feeling! I have no idea what I’m supposed to do. I only know what I can do. – Captain Kirk, Star Trek Doing…
Uncommon Common Sense
Common sense (which, in truth, is very uncommon) is the best sense I know of: abide by it; it will counsel you best.- Lord Chesterfield What is common sense? The official definition is native intelligence;…
Focus on Everything – How to Ace the Product Design Process
Focus. What does it mean? I like to find the origins of words because it really helps in gaining a deeper understanding of the meaning. Focus is a point of convergence. Like the Extra Terrestrial…
Is it a waste of time to…
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is…
Want more Time and Money? Do this…
What is the definition of Time? This seems silly because everyone knows what time is but when you really come down to define it… What is Time? Google it and you get this: the indefinite…
Hotwheels Millennium Falcon
I went to the store the other day and brought my second oldest son Tyler with me. My kiddos expect to get something almost every time they go to the store because both grandmas spoil…
Why is choice so important?
I have been thinking a lot about choices lately. I always like to define a word to get a clear meaning. Choice: the right, power, or opportunity to choose. This definition is pretty straight forward.…
Return and Discern – the EPA disaster
Then shall ye return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. – The Book of Mormon – 3 Nephi 24:18 As a family…
Lego WALL•E
I am stoked that this set is finally going to be produced! It was announced as the winner of the Lego Ideas competition: WALL•E I think the Lego ideas platform is a fine example of…
What is education?
Summer is winding down as we enter the coming school year. We are getting our kiddos prepared for school by reading a bunch of books to them. Each morning we read where they repeat us…
View of Summer
Summer 1995 I was ten years old. The Summer was something of a dream to look forward to. A dream of freedom. A dream of warmth. A dream of long lazy days laying in the…
New Turquoise Tritan Wowflute
I am thoroughly enjoying the new colors that the Tritan Wowflute is now made in. This transparent turquoise is a favorite. I designed the Tritan Wowflute over the course of two years and it is…