watershaper

Paying It Forward
While I was in Las Vegas at the International Pool|Spa|Patio Expo, a young gentleman I'd never met before approached the booth and asked, "So what's the difference between Essential and Platinum Reflections?" "That's simple," I replied, pointing out that Essentials in the twice-monthly WaterShapes EXTRA newsletter are articles I see as being must reading for anyone who
Finding Touchstones
Many great artists are best known for working in identifiable genres, styles or modes or with specific materials, themes or some other defining detail.  From Picasso’s cubist abstractions to Mozart’s cascading melodies or Rodin’s bronzes to Frank Gehry’s sweeping architectural forms, geniuses of all stripes are in one way or another known for qualities that are distinctly theirs. The same holds true for many watershapers, especially those working at the top of the field.  While many of us (myself included) cross the lines that divide distinctive modes, styles and genres, even the most free-spirited among us can be
New Words for a New Era
Dear Mr. Webster, I have a pair of new words I'd like you to consider for the next edition of your dictionary.