announcing 501Words

May 4, 2010 | 6 Comments

The tagline for this site is Soul. Workflow. Mac., but I’m aware that I’ve spent more time writing here about Mac and workflow lately than about the soul. Certainly the iPad has contributed to this as many of us are … Continue reading →

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in the meantime

December 22, 2009 | Leave a comment

Last summer, an idea for a project was born out of a project that was in the midst of failing. (Seems to work that way a lot for me!) For the last month or two, I’ve been busy working on … Continue reading →

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you are…really [the war of art]

December 2, 2009 | 3 Comments

This post is the second in what has now certifiably become a series of reflections on The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. In the past few months, our four year old daughter has made the shift from scribbler to … Continue reading →

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the inspiration archive

September 29, 2009 | 5 Comments

As I promised a few weeks ago, I have a few posts in the works with some tips on managing my workflow for web design. This would be the first of those… I’ve been building websites for about 15 years, … Continue reading →

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ignore everybody: and 39 other keys to creativity

July 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

Last month, I was thankful to receive a review copy of Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity, by Hugh MacLeod (@gapingvoid). Hugh is the blogger/cartoonist behind GapingVoid. Ignore Everybody is written as a collection of 40 essays and … Continue reading →

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eternal timefulness

March 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

The process of creating renews my spirit, and I find myself attuned to the details of life rather than being stressed by being overwhelmed. I find myself listening rather than shouting into the void. Creating art opens my heart to … Continue reading →

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max's words

March 11, 2009 | Leave a comment

Sometimes, our kids have a hard time listening while we do the bedtime routine. And by sometimes, I mean every night. When it’s really not going well, I have to warn them that we won’t read a story if they … Continue reading →

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steven pressfield on creative work

February 20, 2009 | Leave a comment

Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” … Continue reading →

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private library

December 19, 2008 | 2 Comments

A few months ago, I posted about a writing house that author Michael Pollan had built for himself. Along the same lines comes this video of a Private Library designed and built for a writer on Long Island: Private Library … Continue reading →

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creative soundtrack

November 24, 2008 | 5 Comments

When I’m designing, I can listen to just about anything, whether it be a podcast or whatever music I’m in the mood for. If I’m doing just about anything else, the playlist is shorter. If I’m reading, writing, or just … Continue reading →

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