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Archives for November 2008

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No More Party Poopers

As I mentioned in a recent podcast, I had a baby shower a few weeks ago with a crazily silly shower game. Woman everywhere have to admit that shower games are inherently a source for easy diagnosis of Adultitis. Those who think these games are silly and chilldish are typically silently suffering with a severe case. Those who not only enjoy the games, but want to be in charge of them, are typically Adultitis-free or at least only Stage 1. (Do you know what stage you are in? Check now!) Have you heard of this game? It involves real diapers and about five different candy bars. The …

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Almonds and Joy

A big thanks to Tinye Harding for sharing this story and recipe from childhood! Tinye wrote... Every year for our birthday's my brother and I try to out do each other with gifts that remind us of our childhood. Last year I gave him a recipe notebook and included some of our childhood favorite's. Here is one of them. Funny story: My mom fixed this almost EVERY Sunday for lunch when my brother and I were kids. I got so tired of it. Now my boys love it. It is a tradition that she burn at least the first pan of almonds because she'd get distracted with the rest of the meal. If we have family …

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The Good Side of Stubborn

All my life, I've had a bit of a stubborn, semi-rebellious streak. This photo is a visual example. My mom hired a photographer to come to the house to shoot a portrait of me and my younger brother, Dan. Clearly, I wanted no part of the process. Considering this must have been the best photo Mom had to choose from in the entire collection of proofs, one can only imagine what a struggle that morning was. (Actually, Mom is the only one who doesn't have to do any imagining.) That rebellious, countercultural side has always been there. Even today, I'll root for the team that all the analysts say …

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EA #39: Top 10 Food-Related Adultitis Hospitals

In this episode of the Escape Adulthood Show, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we list our Top 10 Food-Related Adultitis Hospitals. We also discuss doormats, a “no-stress school” in California, and a tournament we’re hosting designed to crown the All-Time Greatest Childhood Food. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

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5 Childhood Lessons to De-Stress Election Day

Today is election day. Am I the only one letting out a big sigh of relief?! It's been a stressful election season, to say the least. No matter what side of the aisle you choose, the 24 hour media cycle, combined with the extra long campaigning (starting last winter for the early January IA caucus), has brought a fair amount of stress into people's lives. A few weeks ago, Jason and I had to force ourselves to take a media sabbatical because it was consuming our thoughts and discussions. So, in an effort to celebrate democracy and freedom, while limiting stress and division this election day, …

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