Try Not to Poison Your Brain. You’ll Need It Someday.
(Standard disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, so nothing here is genuine medical advice. See your doctor for that. I’m just a person with a brain who’s learned just how fragile… Read more »
Category: Benefits of Play
Hobbies Are Not a Waste of Time
I have (too) many hobbies. The funny thing is, I consider every one of them vital to my enjoyment of life. Or I thought I did. Last week someone who… Read more »
The Analog Year
I’ve written before about how I tend to avoid New Year’s resolutions. Generally, I believe in fixing things as they need fixing, not waiting for some arbitrary date on the… Read more »
Writing Lessons Learned from Jigsaw Puzzles
A few years ago, I wrote a piece on the benefits of jigsaw puzzles and why you should add them to your entertainment repertoire. Now I realize that over the… Read more »
The Day the Toys Died (An Obituary for Toys R Us and Play)
Over the past few months, I’ve been watching the declining fortunes of Toys R Us. Well, really I’ve been watching for years. The chain has been in trouble since a… Read more »
Childlike Wonder: Don’t Let It Slip Away
As I get older, it occurs to me that I’m in danger of losing touch with the childlike wonder that makes life worth living. In order to get much joy… Read more »
Why I’d Rather Play Like a European
I hear you: What the hell is this woman rambling on about now? What is this, “Play like a European business?” Stick with me and you’ll see. First, a couple… Read more »
Journaling with Coloring Books
I’ve written before about my enjoyment of coloring. Long before adult coloring books became a thing, I was buying kid’s coloring books and some crayons and having fun. Now that… Read more »
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 »
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 »