hambone theory

Thinking about what I'll call the Hambone Theory. In short it is about re-purposing content with attribution, context and memory.

Easter and Thanksgiving are two times a year when we have either a big ham or a large turkey for the celebratory meal. Then the following couple weeks there are sandwiches. Then the scraps are incorporated into ham-salad or turkey-salad for either more sandwiches, wraps, or salads. Finally the bones are usually frozen for later use in soup or with some other baked meal.

The makings of the one event extend over a longer period of time. They are re-used and re-purposed.

One thing I didn't think about before, but this week I realize that as I eat the left overs I find myself remembering the event. There is a thread that goes back to that day.

There is something here for me that resonates with my recent feast of social media and the explosion of multiple channels and media for content. I'm not exactly sure yet, but will tell more when the pieces come together.