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9 Decisions You Can Make With a Rock, Paper, and Scissors

by Kim 02.04.2010 Play

Remember the childhood game that settled every argument? No, not thumb wrestling (or even arm wrestling, for that matter.) I’m referring to “rock-paper-scissors.” Sure, it’s fun to flip a coin or draw straws, but nothing says childhood like this favorite classic.
If you don’t know that rock beats scissors, then you might need to reconnect with [...]

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Does United Airlines Have Adultitis?

by Jason 11.11.2009 Adultitis

Kim came across a story in which a man was denied a first class upgrade on a United flight by a gate agent because we was dressed “too casually.” He was wearing a track suit.
Good thing he wasn’t wearing a clown suit; he’d be deported by now.
It looks like a classic case of Adultitis, and [...]

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Drinking From the Fountain of Youth in Chicago

by Kim 11.10.2009 Play

When I was five, I was the “character” in my family. Being the youngest daughter of four girls, I innocently sought after (and claimed) the attention of my family with my super silly dances and crazy mismatched outfits. The crazier my moves, the more reaction I received, which I loved!
Over the subsequent 15 years, [...]

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What You Can Learn From the Making of “Where The Wild Things Are”

by Jason 10.11.2009 Play

On the plane coming home from New York the other day, after the flight attendant told us to turn off our portable electronic devices, I reached for the Delta Sky magazine in the seat back pocket. I was delighted to find an article on the upcoming movie adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book, Where [...]

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A Message From Your Imaginary Friend

by Jason 09.23.2009 News & Musings

Did you have an imaginary friend when you were a kid? If so, have you ever wondered what he or she is up to these days?
Do imaginary friends age right along with you? Do they grow up and get imaginary jobs and have an imaginary family while living in an imaginary home paid for [...]

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7 Ways Fantasy Football Can Make You a Better Dad

by Jason 09.09.2009 Play

Summer is winding down, the kids are back in school, and the long, bleak, football hiatus is almost over. If you’re a fantasy football nut, you already know that this is one of the most exciting times of the year. You know the thrill of channeling your inner Jerry Jones in order to take your [...]

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The Most Overlooked Ingredient to a Happy Life

by Kim 08.26.2009 Escape Events

Is there a silver bullet to instant happiness? Yes, and it’s an idea that I would hazard to guess wouldn’t even be on your radar. Drum roll please…
Fake laughter (aka practicing laughter).
Yes, you read that right, I said “fake.” Doesn’t fake laughter usually have a negative connotation?
I’m sure you’ve heard of the many benefits of [...]

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How to Create a Theme for Your Summer (and Why You Really Should)

by Jason 07.12.2009 Play

In an episode of Seinfeld, after discovering that a severance package from the New York Yankees should last him about three months, George Costanza decided to take the summer off, declaring it the “Summer of George.” Some of the activities he engaged in were playing frolf, purchasing a new recliner with a refrigerator in it, [...]

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