A rhyme on reasoning:
“When I become aware of the wares that are around, I find out where from the wearers crafts I’ve found.” DC James
A strategy for seasoning:
Taking from MIND… Making with MATERIALS… Going to MARKET
These are the “USEFUL” suspects thriving in their ideal habitats: The bootleg, the black market, the swap meet, the back alley, the roof top, the garage, the pawn shop, the curb-side.
These are the despised beginnings that often brings in winnings. Getting dirty had its start with being a rugged person not necessarily a ruthless one. Here’s some “nitty-gritty” catch phrases to transform ****** thinking!
The Run of the Mill: Look for muddy boots, dirt under the finger nails and a trail of cigarette butts, weird smells and the lights still on.
Follow that Piggy going to Market: It’s most likely the most porky from the bunch, but you better keep up when running with the big hogs!
There are too many John Smiths: Its what “go’s” that everybody knows. The nickname says it all. Mostly dubbed by others unofficially and its sticks with you all your days.
Scraps and the Left-overs: The Art of Throwing Nothing Away! That old “thang” is tomorrow’s new “thing”!
Count it all Dung Dollars: From the Crapper to a Coin-purse! Ex. 10,000 tons of waste in a landfill creates six jobs, while recycling 10,000 tons of waste can create over 36 jobs.[¹]
The High Plains Thrifters: The second hand, hand-me-down, hand over fist hook-up!
Insight: “Going underground is not all underhanded, but you must understand it for great undertakings!” DC JAMES