by beachraven | Jan 25, 2019
The minds propensity to construct order out of chaos is unavoidable. It’s an undefinable idea and extremely difficult for the human mind. If you look at the night sky, after a moment, you’ll start to see patterns and staring at clouds reveals shapes. We can’t avoid...
by beachraven | Jan 18, 2019
Donna and I went into a popular restaurant in Palm Springs, and because it was crowded, we thought, “it must be good.” But the meal was awful, and the service set a new standard for forced-smile condescension. So … how could we have known in advance this place was...
by beachraven | Jan 12, 2019
The ability to find beauty is an exciting, desirable skill. The first thing pressing on my mind is: what is beauty? Miriam Webster calls it: a combination of qualities that pleases the aesthetic senses. But that doesn’t cover it, does it? We see beauty in the most...
by beachraven | Jan 5, 2019
I’ve always been fascinated by the creative process. There’s nothing, and then, there’s something. Many books and courses are available on the subject: “How to Make Your Ideas Come Alive,” “Think Outside the Box,” and “The Seven Stages of Creativity,” but what is the...