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A Time For National Introspection
I sat down last weekend to write this week's post and I had a topic in mind. For some reason, I really struggled with writing it. The words just didn't come freely. When did devastating violence beco
Finding A Better Way
I am sure if you asked anyone to tell you what they like about their job and what they don't, they wouldn't have trouble listing at least a few things in either category. Be open to new ideas.When I
Wait, Wait, Wait Р Rush, Rush, Rush!
Not too many years ago, I can remember lamenting with a colleague about submittal deadlines and how we, as landscape architects, always seemed to be the Тtail of the dogУ when it came to getting base
Leaving A Legacy
I have a bit of exciting news to share with you this week: On Tuesday, my youngest brother and his wife had a baby and made my wife and me an Auntie and Uncle once again. As you are reading this, we
Old Friend
I had the fortune this past week of running into an old friend, one I hadn't seen in awhile. To be honest, it had probably been at least three or four years since we had seen each other last. It's al
Last-Minute Lament
How many times have you had a colleague come to you late in the workday asking for help on a project when he was facing an eminent deadline? I have to admit, this is one of my biggest pet peeves in
Getting Back On Track
We have all been there at some time in our lives. We reach a point when we wake up one morning and realize that somewhere along the line we got off track. Boyd resolves to get back on career track
The Year In Review
As 2012 draws to an end, IХd like to take a moment to reflect upon the past year. This has definitely been a year of changes for me. What did 2012 bring for you?Shortly after the first of the year, I
Want To Know A Secret?
A few weeks ago, I was having lunch with another landscape architect. We were talking about the state of our industry and the fact that we were starting to see more and more projects begin
A Lot To Be Thankful For
It's been just a little over a week now since the turkey came out of the oven and the pumpkin pie graced the dinner table and our tummies. Say thanks for the blessings in your life.Now that the leftov
Breathing New Life Into An Old Park
Have you ever heard the saying, ТIt all started with a simple ideaУ? Architects brainstorm ideas for revitalizing a park.Don't most great things that happen originate as a thought inside someone's hea
Reflecting On The Hurricane
Tonight IХm sitting at my desk working on a couple of different blog posts with the television on in the background. Normally when I write, I like to write in complete silence. It helps me focus. Hurr
Who's Your Mentor?
I think that one of the most important things we can do as landscape architects is find a way to give something back to the profession. We're all in this together.IХm sure you can remember at least on
Tackle Adversity
Ask anyone who's been around the profession for any length of time, and they will tell you that overcoming adversity is probably the most difficult skill you will ever master. Be tenacious in the face
Looking For Inspiration
Where do you go when you need inspiration? A little fall color can re-inspire.The last few weeks have been very stressful for me. A large portion of this stress revolved around the 2012 ASLA Annual
The Host With The Most
What an incredible weekend!КFor those of you who may not know, this past weekend was the 2012 ASLA Annual Meeting and Expo. This year it was held here in Phoenix, and the Arizona chapter was the host.
Technology's Changing Landscape
Most of you probably know that last week Apple announced the release of its next generation iPhone, the iPhone 5, and its newest update to its mobile operating system, iOS 6. Cell phones and tablets
Remembering September 11
We will never forget. We will always remember.As I sit at my computer tonight writing this week's post, I have the television on in the background. The evening news is airing a story on September 11,
Giving Back
Giving back is an amazing thing. We all owe it to ourselves and to our communities to give something back every so often. Students work together to design their outdoor garden.Whether it's volunteerin