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5 Surefire Ways to Fight Adultitis While Flying

by Kim 07.28.2010 Adultitis

Looking for a surefire way to acquire a “Full-Blown” case of Adultitis? Two words: air travel The experience of flying is guaranteed to morph even the most “glass half full” type of person into a cynical scrooge – or your money back. (Ha!) Who knew a hefty case of Adultitis was free with the price [...]

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Happy Father’s Day, God

by Jason 06.20.2010 Have Faith

Have you heard the story about the married couple photographed together at Disney World 15 years before they met? (I found out about it from a link Chris Brogan shared via Twitter.) The couple didn’t know each other, and they didn’t even live in the same country at the time the photograph was taken: That [...]

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Connect Four and the Game of Life

by Jason 05.09.2010 Maintain Perspective

I remember playing Connect Four when I was a kid. It’s like Tic-Tac-Toe on steroids (of the Barry Bonds head-enlarging variety.) It takes a while for a kid to get the hang of it. Early attempts are marked by a series of regular beatings (especially if you’re playing with an aunt three years your senior [...]

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9 Ways to Celebrate the Child Within

by Kim 04.14.2010 Play

This week is officially the “Week of the Young Child” and today is Celebrate Children Day in Wisconsin. Boy, this is right up our alley. In celebration of all of the fabulously inspiring shorties out there, I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that you don’t have to HAVE kids or WORK with kids in [...]

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The Danger of Cartwheels and Car Dancing

by Jason 04.04.2010 Adultitis

It wasn’t long after she learned to walk that Lucy started dancing. It began with little head bobs and knee bends. Now, when a fast beat is bursting from our living room stereo, Lucy is the first one to come running. Spinning, twirling, and bouncing, she’s a whirling dervish of dance moves. I hate it [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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