Now back in the northern climes, enveloped in the incessant din of an army of leaf blowers, the memory of recent tranquil moments in the south, with its warm temperatures and Gulf breezes, fades with time…

Illustration: Watercolor and ink by Black Elephant Blog author
In a few days, this blog will get back on a track of sorts with a look at a fairly new book and New York Times bestseller, Creativity Inc., by Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation and Disney Animation. What are the forces that stand in the way of creativity and innovation, and why does it matter that we identify them?