culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

backwards

Have your plans changed?

traffic cones

an orange alleyway

to the mountains

then taking steps forwards

and backwards again

is a reminder for us

that the destination may change

as our journey

continues to twist

and turn

Read More
creativity, culture, community Tomosumi creativity, culture, community Tomosumi

around the block

What have you been thinking about lately?

the morning sun

above the trees

shines on the kids

as we take our walk

we will wonder and ponder

what are the things that make

our house a home

our people a family

our time on this rock

a legacy to remember

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

alive

How do you feel alive?

drying roots

the pathos curls

over the counter

just because

the house plant

is withering today

doesn’t mean

it can’t come back

to full and better health

overtime

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

there's always something

When do you fix or replace objects?

hot water steam

boiling over

the old cooktop

we need to look at

and pay extra attention to

as time goes on

since we will eventually

have to decide

whether if we want

to repair or replace

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

when did

What does your image say about you?

dripping red

a glass of wine

a glass of lies

we start

trying to act

and be like corporations

and when did

corporations start

trying to act

and be like us?

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

moving around

When was the last time you moved?

open the box

an old home meets

new stewards

makes us

come to terms

with the fact

that the concept

of home is less about

the location and more about

the emotions it harbors

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

associate

What reminds you of someone?

leaving for home

the train makes

a final call

the smell

of afternoon rain

or the taste

of baked bread

our senses keep record

of the people we experience

memories and things with

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

stacking bricks

What work are you doing today?

red leaves

brushing through

the empty park

every day

we get to

build upon

or chisel away

at the work

that was done

yesterday

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

what's new

What have you been up to lately?

block by block

the merchants rest

on mondays

with us

depends

on who we

are leading

are learning

are mentoring

are growing with

Read More
culture, community, creativity Tomosumi culture, community, creativity Tomosumi

ridges

What sticks out to you?

peaks form

as the bacon

turns brown

stand out

to us

no matter

how small

how short

how long

how wide

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

tip the scales

Are you working with or against yourself?

finding

traces of salt

on the water

one hand

holds freedom

the other

holds captivity

and we control

which way

the scale goes

Read More
culture, community, creativity Tomosumi culture, community, creativity Tomosumi

structure

When will you be at peace?

appreciating

the falling leaves

off the maple tree

are we dreading

building a sand castle

that will one day

be swallowed by the ocean

or study the waves

of trials and tribulations

and be at peace?

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

limited edition

What is rare to you?

grey cardboard treasures,

legends frozen in still frames,

memories rebound

while out of our control

things such as time

condition

variations

and errors exist

we hold onto what we

believe is valuable

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

the last marathon

When do you have second thoughts?

the turning leaves

waving goodbye

to summer

we choose to run

will no doubt have moments

of second thoughts

and exhaustion

creep into our mind and bodies

before, during,

and after the race

Read More
culture, community, creativity Tomosumi culture, community, creativity Tomosumi

load the car

What does being prepared mean to you?

summer camping

a group of bears

fight for chocolate

what if

we had boxes

to categorize

where things go

instead of just winging it

and throw things

in the trunk?

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

make better

How do you make the world a better place?

moss covered

stone lantern sees

garden seekers

the movements

we start don’t have

to be large

as long as they

inspire us

to be the change

we want to see in this world

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

labor of

What work resonates with you?

early morning

we can see the dew

slip down the window

love

blood

sweat

tears

dreams

kindness

art

Read More
culture, community Tomosumi culture, community Tomosumi

image

How do you see yourself?

cleaning glasses

to see with eyes

unclouded

is our watch

is our car

is our house

is our job

or our family,

values, and journey

part of our image?

Read More
culture, community, creativity Tomosumi culture, community, creativity Tomosumi

permission

What are you allowing yourself to do?

afternoon train

stop and go

the rhythm of life

happiness

is our choice

sadness

is our choice

everything we decide

is our choice

and it comes from within

Read More
culture, community, creativity Tomosumi culture, community, creativity Tomosumi

rally

What are you rallying behind?

summer ends

as we sprint towards

falling leaves

it may take

us some time

for us to find

the courage

to start anew

or try again

but it will be worth it

Read More