Everybody at one point or another in their life has had bulletin board but most of us eventually move on to something more high tech - something to write on, leave notes, or fill in calendar information. In our daily lives, those of us with children … [Continue reading]
The best advice I ever received

. The best advice I ever received? That's easy: . "Do what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it" . This advice is pretty straight forward - although it's not as easy to pull off as one might think. When I have had … [Continue reading]
Residential Architecture 101: Materials

Many of the details that go into designing a project aren't that noticeable but are very important. I can almost always tell when an architect was involved in a project just by looking at a few simple things. These aren't trade secrets but for one … [Continue reading]
What am I listening to now?

So I have been really busy at work the last few months and I have been letting things slip a little - sorry about that. I am still busy(which is great) but one positive side effect (other than being able to pay the bills) is that I get to listen to a … [Continue reading]
Through the eyes of a child
Sometimes in order to appreciate something, you need to know it, understand its reason, purpose or methods. Sometimes there is some historical context that adds relevance or importance. Sometimes the skill to produce a thing is obvious, it appears … [Continue reading]
Galveston Road Trip

This last weekend I had to go down to Galveston for the Southwest Fire Rescue Conference in Galveston, Texas. This was a work trip (since I also design fire stations) but it was a fast and furious trip; down on Sunday morning, back by Monday evening. … [Continue reading]
