Category Archives: Blueprint Madness

These days I feel like I’m parked on a steep incline, investing energy just to stay in place. Whoever planned this neighborhood didn’t seem to think about the connections between home and the world. Is everything on the same plane? … Continue reading →

When a dear friend forwarded this image to me, I was struck by a moment of introspection. It seems the owners have closed up this room, sealed it for whatever purpose, painted it up pretty and added ventilation to keep … Continue reading →

This staircase makes me think about trust. You would only take these stairs once before you realized that a descent here is futile. You would not keep taking these stairs hoping that one day you’ll find the path clear to … Continue reading →

This is a cleverly integrated stairwell/bookcase. It appeals to me because there is no waste. This is how my life feels right now. Nothing wasted. Every minute is busy and occupied. Hopefully that which occupies my time is worthwhile. Sometimes … Continue reading →

This morning I’ve been thinking about honesty and the importance of presenting things as they are. It doesn’t matter how this mantle is situated, it doesn’t change the location of the fireplace. Reality doesn’t change as a function of how … Continue reading →

If you think I’m going to mock the contractors here, you’re wrong. I think this exemplifies perfect faith. “Trust God and obey, even if you don’t understand.” Do you have enough faith to do something that seems silly … maybe … Continue reading →

Yet another ill-conceived bathroom brings to mind an important principle of life: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the … Continue reading →

In the beginning God said, “It is not good for man to be alone, I will make a companion for him.” …but there is such a thing as too close a companion, wouldn’t you say? Matthew tells us that where … Continue reading →

I’m continuing on the theme of upward spirals. What fabulously atypical spiral staircases. In the middle of an airy room (right image), you step into a chamber of shadows. One step at a time, in semi-darkness, in a tight circle … Continue reading →

It seems that in some houses the builder thinks to himself (or herself) “Gee, since I’ve already got plumbing here, I might as well take advantage of the waterlines.” It’s not unusual to group a toilet with a shower, but … Continue reading →