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March 24th, 2008 at 9:50 am

This week’s Escape Plan challenge (aka our Tip of the Week) is #23: Photo Safari. Take a picture of the most childlike spot in town.

Sometimes you need a change of scenery. Sometimes you need to self-diagnose the ol’ Adultitis (or take the official intake here) and admit yourself into an Adultitis Hospital (aka a “childlike spot in town”).

A few weeks ago Jason and I were in Rochester, NY for some speaking gigs. We had heard that Rochester is home of the Strong National Museum of Play, which also houses the National Toy Hall of Fame. This definitely qualified for the “most childlike spot in town.” Exhibit after exhibit was filled to the brim with childlike fun and nostalgic time machines, whisking you back instantly. We really enjoyed seeing all of the toys inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame- everything from the teddy bear and Barbie to Lincoln Logs… and even the cardboard box! So much of it was hands-on… like the slinky and Lego exhibit. We even got to make crazy fantastical hats, celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

My favorite part, though, was walking up the stairs to 123 Sesame Street. Yep, they had a mock set of that magical street from childhood.

What a surefire way to Escape Adulthood!

So, where’s your most childlike spot in town? Leave a comment on the Escape Plan Blog and feel free to email me your picture.

4 Comments on the Chalkboard »

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Right. NOW I know where I’m going whenever I get to NY!!

Comment by TadMack on 3/24/2008 @ 1:08 pm

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I think I’ve just had another child-like moment…upon reading this entry, “Sunny Days” (aka Sesame Street theme) just popped into my head. LOL

Comment by The Pear Lady on 3/24/2008 @ 9:26 pm

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Now you’ve got me singing it…

Sunny day - Sweepin’ the clouds away,
On my way to where the air is sweet.
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street.

I found the song on YouTube, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjMWr9exUjs

Thanks!!!

Comment by Kim on 3/25/2008 @ 10:24 am

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