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June, 2005


adventures in sweat equity

Thursday, June 30th, 2005, 8:51 am, by mg.

Check out the new benches I’ve built. I’m very impressed with myself on this task. I might do it for you, if the money’s right .


…because afterall, I am number one.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005, 9:05 am, by mg.

And, so are you.
Ever go into a Starbucks? More than likely, you walked away feeling good about being there. Ever go into a Walgreens (in the Memphis Area)? Chances are, you walked away feeling a bit frustrated. I was at Sonic last night, and it occurred to me, “I have not had a truly […]


I’m thankful I have one

Monday, June 20th, 2005, 8:23 am, by mg.

Dads are cool, and dads are dads. He lives far away, and I don’t get to see him often, and I may not always agree with, or get along with him, but I’m so thankful I have him. Thanks Dad, for raising me the way you did, and letting me be whomever I wanted to […]


A Time to Kill

Thursday, June 9th, 2005, 8:55 am, by mg.

I watched this last night, yet again. It never ceases to amaze me how some flicks will keep me coming back, even if some of the scenarios are over-the-top (like the klan and community clashes, in this film).
But there are several scenes that bring me to tears everytime I see it. Especially in the […]


I am a problem solver, not a designer, dammit!

Tuesday, June 7th, 2005, 8:53 am, by mg.

As cliche as it sounds, that is the truth. I try and teach my students this. It’s not about designing something cool, it’s about accurately defining the problem, first, then creating an appropriate solution. A well-defined problem gets a well-executed solution.
Clients come to you and say “we need a brochure”. My response is, “Why […]