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BASIC APPRECIATION OF COMMON THINGS

A basic appreciation is important for context. Things are usually more complicated than they seem. A brick is a brick, just some fired up mud, until you see them working together. In the hands of a skilled craftsman, a brick is a jewel. What else deserves a second look? A towel rack.

LESSON LEARNED, BUT WHICH ONE? TRENDS

A lesson learned ought to last a lifetime. What has lasted a lifetime: riding a bike, tying shoes. What should last a lifetime: That one perfect haircut, true love, your dog. In most cases we adjust the timeline.

SEWER SYSTEMS WORTH EVERY SCENT? THINK ABOUT IT

Sewer systems have been around since the first caveman said, “Not in the fire, over there.” Things have improved since then, but in small steps. Once civilized man moved indoors, things got better? Not right away.