The Moment When You Realize You’re Unique
I suspect most people have had a moment like this: Something happens and, for whatever reason, you suddenly realize that you just aren’t like other people. For some, that moment… Read more »
Category: Hobbies, Board Games & Lego
When TV Runs Your Life, It’s Time to Rethink
I’ve written before about my love/hate relationship with television. On the one hand, there is some really great stuff on these days. There are shows that really spark my creativity… Read more »
Not Every Girl Aspires to Geekdom
Ever since I stepped into the Lego gender war by openly admitting my love for the Friends line of products and embracing those elements in my own builds, I’ve been fascinated… Read more »
What Books and Board Games Have In Common
Board gamers are a diverse bunch. Some are techies who work in the worlds of science and computers. Others are doctors, artists, executives, lawyers, or activists. But what’s always struck… Read more »
Am I a Feminist Failure for Liking Lego Friends?
If you read my blog and social media postings regularly, it’s no secret that I’m a Lego nerd. I’ve played with the toys since I was a kid, back in… Read more »
13 Reasons to Do Jigsaw Puzzles
In our world of electronic gadgetry, the old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle gets short shrift. It’s not sexy or exciting, some think, so it can’t possibly be any fun. But jigsaw puzzles… Read more »
Which Forms of Play Are Acceptable For Adults?
This post is not a scientific study of which forms of play are truly acceptable for adults. First of all, I don’t have the resources to conduct a real study…. Read more »
“I’m Bored.” Stop Whining and Find Something to Do.
I’m amazed by the number of my fellow adults that are bored. I hear it all the time. “I’m so bored. There’s nothing to do.” They whine this refrain like… Read more »
Building a Board Game Library on a Budget
It’s a joke around our house that board gaming started out as our “frugal” hobby. We figured it was cheaper than having cable TV or buying video games. We weren’t… Read more »
Why Characters in Books, Movies and TV Shows Don’t Watch TV
[Disclaimer: I know that the characters in books and on TV are fictitious. In this piece I’m not implying that these people are “real” in any way. I’m merely using… Read more »