Tag: creativity

Posts that showcase (and inspire) creativity.

  • Stomping grapes

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    Don’t worry, we washed their feet

    We have a few grape vines in our front yard that were planted over 30 years ago, and produce a decent amount of white and red grapes.

    Over the past few years I’ve tried my hand at making natural wine. As it is something I enjoy drinking, making it was a logical next step.

    I won’t say that it is amazing, but each year I learn more and try to improve the results, though much that happens is beyond my control (mold, low yield etc).

    This year I put my boys to work, helping to pick and stomp the grapes. It was a messy (and fun) experience.

    Give me a year (or two), and I’ll share the results.

  • MVP as a Craft

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    What is craftsmanship?

    I love the idea of craftsmanship, the man or woman who has dedicated their life to their craft and continually hones their skills. They are not satisfied with merely completing the job, but outdoing themselves every time.

    Yet, in the world of business startups, it is completely different. We live by the concept of MVP or Minimum Viable Product. You don’t know if the product you are building is something people actually want, so you build the minimum that allows you to test and validate your idea, and then iterate as you learn.

    This philosophy resonates with my personality. I love bringing new ideas to life; software for work, and projects of any kind for fun, including brewing kombucha, gardening, and building wood furniture.

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