Thoughts Grow in Groups

I've treated blogs over the years the way some people treat houseplants: with a rush of intention and then a trickle of nutrients. Down the line, I may learn to sustain a conversational voice with the screen and the cloud. For now, I assert that my ripest thoughts come from interaction with sources, clients and students. 

It's these groups whose array of ideals and experiences forge new solutions and require new patience in public life. And it's the particulars of these groups that I'm in the business of clarifying, celebrating, and helping to strengthen. 

Let's leapfrog over the blog.