Virginia Pines

Inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places. Today, while sifting through a heap of digital photos, I was struck by the variety of colors in this picture taken of Virginia pine trees.

You’re probably thinking, “It’s green. Where’s the variety?” Look closely. Really stop and look. more…

The Wood-Pile

Out walking in the frozen swamp one gray day
I paused and said, ‘I will turn back from here.
No, I will go on farther- and we shall see’.
The hard snow held me, save where now and then
One foot went through. The view was all in lines
Straight up and down of tail slim trees
Too much alike to mark or name a place by
So as to say for certain I was here
Or somewhere else: I was just far from home. more…

Le Dork du Jour

It’s not every day I get to meet the CEO of a highly-influential technology company, but the other day I did. Philippe Roche from Alioscopy USA came to town and even though I have been working with his team for many months it was not until last Monday that we met in person. more…

12 Random Red Things

I keep my creative mind fresh by taking walks wherever I am even if it’s for 15 minutes after a client meeting or a quick dash out of the office, but especially when I am visiting someplace new. It helps me think, clear my thoughts and often assists with sorting through whatever design issue I may have on my mind. Today, I thought I would do something different and I encourage everyone to give it a try. more…

Discovering Web design inspiration in unlikely places

This post was origially published on the Microsoft Office Live Small Business web site (thank you, Monte).

No doubt, finding design inspiration for a website can be a tough job. Combine running a website with your normal business operations, and it can be even more difficult for you to fire up the creative side of your brain when you need to. more…

Go Twiigg, Go! 2010 Southeast …

Go Twiigg, Go! 2010 Southeast Venture Conference Companies Announced
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Could Lacie be any cuter?! ht…

Could Lacie be any cuter?! http://bit.ly/7TfIiX