So I got this photo from a friend of a friend of a friend who lives in Alaska (and saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night). They bought a play structure, set it all up, and awoke the next morning to find it already in use. Which proves the point that even bears are better at escaping adulthood than most people. (It also reminds me that football season is only about a week away -- Go Bears!) [tags]stress, Adultitis, Alaska, Ferris Bueller, bears[/tags] …
Archives for August 2006
Sweet Deal on Jar Candles and Prints
I wanted to give all loyal readers of this blog a hearty heads up about a sale we're running at the Kim & Jason Lemonade Stand. We rarely run big discount sales, but alas, we're working on a brand new candle line and we need to clear the shelves. The old ones are still the same top quality, hand-poured, triple-scented 18 oz. jar candles that have proved to be pretty popular, but we're going to be working with a new manufacturer and figured it would be a good opportunity to revamp the whole line. That being said, don't miss the Liquidation Sale going on until, well, until they all sell …
Can Almonds Bring You Joy?
I have a confession to make. I can be an emotional eater. Ya know, when you have had a rough day or something is bothering you, and you seek out foods that will make it all better. Some of my favorites are brownies, ice cream (put them together and it’s even better), macaroni and cheese, and 3 Musketeers, just to name a few. Jason and I just experienced this a week or so ago with a common experience that stressed us out. …
Does the Pope Have Adultitis?
I can't imagine a guy with the potential for more day-to-day stress, pressure, and overall responsibility than the pope. (With the possible exception of the President of the United States and the committee who decides what colors will be fashionable this season.) Yet somehow, Pope Benedict XVI (that's the sixteenth for all you non Super Bowl fans) manages to stay relatively Adultitis-free. Just last week, the pope gave a speech advising everybody to, um, chill out. Too much work and busyness is no good for the soul, he said. And it can make you stupid, too. I am paraphrasing a bit, but …
Rubik’s Cube Ridiculousness
I'll admit it. I hated the Rubik's Cube. Still do. And that goes for every other mind game puzzle designed to make me question my own IQ. My aunt had one and I could never solve the dang thing. Well, except for the time we broke it apart and re-assembled it in pristine fashion. For some reason, the feeling of accomplishment was a bit insipid. So needless to say, I am more than blown away by this video of a kid who is not only quite talented, he also clearly needs a job. Two words: Re. Diculous. …
EA #12: Childlike Attitude, Grown-Up Disease
In this podcast, brought to you from studio 203 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Glenn Valois, a guy from California who is living with Young Onset Parkinson's and talk about the importance of escaping adulthood while living with a grown-up disease. Also, we discuss the idea of a four hour workday, magic beans, and ask, "Is YOUR brain shrinking?" Listen now by clicking play below. …
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Go See Chipmunks and Stuff
The summer days are growing shorter, and the kids are going back to school. For many parents, it is a welcome relief and the beginning of a long-awaited oasis of some peace and quiet. Of course children are a blessing, but they can certainly cause a disruption as well. Us grown-ups tend to like things neat and orderly, structured and without surprise. It can be really easy to get into "controlling mode" with kids, as we try our best to fit them into our idealized version of how life should operate. And I believe that this propensity of grown-ups is one of the biggest reasons God made kids. …
The Power of Far-Flung Flourishes
Today I had a chance to have lunch with a good friend. We try to get together every few months or so, and when we do, we're a couple of Chatty Cathys. We finally got up to leave as the dinner crowd started coming in. We're both entrepreneurs at heart, and big dreamers. As we talked about our goals and dreams for the future, I had to laugh as I thought about how detailed we were at times. Ever since I was a little boy, I've had my eye on a certain dream car. I shared with him that just the other day, Kim mentioned -- in complete seriousness -- that we should probably have a detached garage …
Just Scream
Do you ever just want to scream? When I was little, on those “tough” days my mom used to joke with us (I think she was serious, though.) that she wanted to scream. I remember thinking, “Then do it!” For some reason screaming is not seen as age-appropriate for adults. If you’ve been close to a playground filled with kids recently, you will soon remember how kids have no problem screaming. At the beginning of the summer, I took full advantage of the opportunity to scream at a local theme park, while enjoying the big drops on some rollercoasters. It felt great! I guess I’m not the only one who …
Keep Asking Why
How is it that kids are so young, with such little life experience, and yet they often blow us away when it comes to wisdom? I found a great list of advice from children on the Goal-Free Living blog (who originally got the list from Eolake Stobblehouse). Here are my top 10 favorites: Making your bed is a waste of time. Don’t ask your three-year-old brother to hold a tomato. Don’t drink anything when you’re upside down. …