Three Things I Do Every Day for Health and Sanity
Over the years, I’ve learned that I can’t keep up with the frenetic pace of modern life without some extreme self-care. I’m just not the sort of person that can… Read more »
Tag: play
Magic Happens Beyond the Instructions
One of the saddest things I’ve heard lately is that kids no longer know how to play with Lego. Today’s kids get the sets, build them according to the instructions,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Turning Research Into Play
When you say the word “Research” to many writers (particularly writers of fiction), you’ll get a moan or an eye roll. For many, research is the least pleasant part of… 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 »
“But I Don’t Wanna Get Dirty!”
I was with some friends at the park the other day, enjoying a rare warm winter’s day. The sand volleyball court was full. My group wasn’t planning to play until… Read more »
How Did I Forget to Have Fun?
I recently spent some time cleaning out my parent’s attic and sorting through the remains of my childhood toys. Lego, action figures, dolls, Weebles, Fisher-Price Little People, Hot Wheels, and… Read more »