Board Infiltration

Adam here. I know this is Michael's realm, but what he is unaware of is that I'm "quietly" (get the pun) trying to infiltrate every corner of this website. On this page, I've selected some of his pieces that strike a personal chord with me, and interjected my own thoughtful analysis.

I wrote a "how to" guide once on purchasing ceramic gnomes for your garden without offending the real gnomes already living there. The poignancy of the article as well as its practical advice inspired Michael to envision what these mystical creatures might look like.

I didn't have anything to do with this one, but I wish I did. I love it when a picture tells a story, and for me, this one tells a novel. The centaur is obviously holding flowers because he intends to give them to someone, possibly a lover. But what's up with the witches and their evil cat? Did they turn him into a centaur in exchange for a woman's heart? Did they promise to make him human if he proves he has the courage to tell someone how he feels? Was he just walking by, and they came out specifically to make fun of his grooming? Guessing is more fun than knowing.

I know the focus of this one is the steam punk rickshaw, but I was immediately drawn to the couple walking off into the sunset. Are they walking towards a conclusion or a new beginning?

I used to be really into meditation, and one technique for delving into the deepest recesses of the subconscious is called the "vision quest." You begin a vision quest by picturing a hole in the ground and calling upon a spirit animal to lead you into it. I'm usually guided by an ornery bear or hyperactive toy poodle. It'd be pretty cool if this dude showed up though.