Category Archives: Columns

Eliminating the Splash Pad Sting

If only the bees at your splash pad were this cute and fuzzy.

Complaints about bees and other stinging insects at pools and splash pads are a sure sign of summer—I guess our winged friends need their recreation too. Just kidding. The reality is, those pesky bees, wasps, hornets and other stinging insects … Continue reading

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Design With Style

Recently I was asked to stand up and describe my design style to an attentive, eager group of (very) young professionals. In so doing — and never being one to shy away from a speaking opportunity — the first thing … Continue reading

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A Time For National Introspection

When did devastating violence become routine?

I sat down last weekend to write this week’s post and I had a topic in mind. For some reason, I really struggled with writing it. The words just didn’t come freely. Ask any writer and he will tell you … Continue reading

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Close Enough For Planting

Plants really don't care about your precise calculations.

This past weekend, I found myself working…at the office. While there, I was reminded of an old-school way of doing my job. Stimulating the college memories was an annoying back pain from being hunched over a drafting table too long, … Continue reading

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Finding A Better Way

Be open to new ideas.

I am sure if you asked anyone to tell you what they like about their job and what they don’t, they wouldn’t have trouble listing at least a few things in either category. When I think about my job, there … Continue reading

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