As I walk in nature, I often come across an abandoned camp site or a pile of stacked stones and I think about the people who had been there before me and left traces behind from their visit. Granted, the hiking trail is a constant reminder of years of use and people...
Writing
Why All the Darkness in My Star Trek?
(This article was written in January 2015. See Author's note at the end for a new additional perspective) In 2016, Star Trek and I will hit the half-century mark. That's right, 50 years young. Whether it was because my parents watched it, or I just was amazed by the...
Living a Creative Life
As part of my 'beginning of the year' reflection and goals, I really wanted to get back to my core strengths and passions. It's pretty easy to pinpoint, actually. I love creating. And this isn't in just one area. Stories Art Food Spaces Logos Designs for print and web...
An Introverted Extrovert: Confessions of a Social Guy
Hi, I'm Eric Huber with Blue Zoo Creative. And you are...? This is normally where I start when I'm out at a networking event or some happening where I'm meeting new people. From there, I love to learn about people, hear their stories and figure out who I can connect...
Memories of Trimming the Tree
I’ve had a hard Holiday season this year for some strange reason, and I’m not entirely sure why. While a few things aren’t where I’d like them to be, most things are pretty great. And the gratitude, faith, and love I have around me is pretty...
Of Gods, Temples, Shopping, and Football
Why is it that so many archaeological discoveries are automatically attributed to be temples and places of worship? Gobekli Tepe, a HUGE area of buildings, predates Stonehenge by 6000 years (messing up general historic timelines for human development) and they say...
3 Ways to Lose a Weekend
I remember my first “Lost Weekend.” It was Thanksgiving 2005 and all my family was out of town for the holiday. My roommate drove trucks during the night and I used his PS2, and rented the game, God of War. I remember one of the nights he walked back in...
"I Heard the News Today, Oh boy…"
I’m sitting here, writing this post on my MacBook while listening to some music from iTunes on my iPod headphones with sadness and gratitude in my heart. I’m sure I’m only one of hundreds, if not thousands, of people writing about Steve Jobs passing...
The World Will NOT End in 2012
“How can you be so certain, Eric? There are signs EVERYWHERE!” people gasp and stare at me like I’m a complete idiot.
Let me just say that I’ve lived through dozens of “end-of-the-world” scenarios
Twas the Night Before the Dawn of the Dead
What IS it about the living dead? Well, check out my Top Ten Zombie flicks and a few more worth watching.
Top 10 Epiphanies About Corporations
Read a list that are not just epiphanies to me, but things everyone should know about corporations.
"Retro"spect on 2008
Everyone begins the year with a list of “New Year’s Resolutions.” Things we say we’re going to change about ourselves, or things we’ve put off doing, in order to grow. I have the wonderful benefit (or curse) of having been a blogger for...













