The Ecology of Brands

Fly With The Wind / McCoy Tyner ________________________ John Fraim Today, an increasing asset in competition is not always the product itself but rather the products connection to universe of accessories that connect with the main product. In effect, there seems to be a particular ecology surrounding a brand. Those who have/had GoPro cameras will […]

Ponderings …

Photo by Richard Yost / Editing by John Fraim Evening of 6/11/26 (The Dog Days of summer have already hit central Ohio) (Ponderings and Qs to AI from 6:29 to 7:00 pm est on 6/11/26) Learning to tolerate paradox without resolving it  The Real Source of American Growth Miles Davis / In A Silent Way […]

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars / Les Doigts de L’Homme (2004) Formed in 2003, Les Doigts de L’Homme (The Fingers of Man) are celebrating their 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they released an ambitious double album that reflects the journey they have taken over the years, showcasing an approach that is more original and personal than ever. […]

Backrooms.

Canadian Sunset / Oscar Peterson ___________________ Last week I saw Curry Barker’s Obsession. I realized I was watching a new vision in modern cinema. Perhaps a new type of genre. Made up of horror. Yet horror seen in different ways. As he showed so eloqeuntlyy in his short film Enigma. One of the greatest short […]

Meditation in a Marsh

Photos & Words by Richard Yost / Editing by John Fraim “One can intend to do something (heading to the beach) and God says ‘Wait a minute. What do you think of this? Just sit here and be.” Richard Yost Peace Piece / Bill Evans ____________________ I had intended to go to the Dunes of […]