Escape Adulthood

Archives for April 2012

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Are You Hanging Out with the Wrong Crowd?

Back when you were a kid, your mom warned you about those people. They were the ones up to no good, always involved in various nefarious activities. They were the burnouts, the troublemakers, the future inmates. We may no longer be in high school any more, but Mom's warning still holds water. If you want to avoid Adultitis, you need to stay away from the wrong crowd at all costs. You may have trouble recognizing the wrong crowd these days, because they are not easily recognized by their missing homework, black death metal t-shirts, and ever-present fog of cigarette smoke. …

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Hang Out with Kindred Spirits at the Awesome AATH Conference

People from all over the world are meeting in Chicago for AATH’s 25th anniversary and annual conference, April 19 – 22, 2012, to experience the amazing community of kindred spirits who understand that healthy humor really is the best medicine. The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor is an international community of professionals who incorporate humor into their daily lives. AATH is the leader in providing evidence-based information about current research and practical applications of humor. The conference will attract a wide variety of professionals who incorporate humor and …

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The Power of Permission

I'm not really an artist. I'm not really a speaker. I'm not really an author. I do all of those things, yes, but a while back I realized that my job is not to draw pictures or give speeches or write books. The most important thing I do is give permission. I give people permission to let their inner child come out to play. When that happens, life becomes more fun, exciting, and meaningful. As Nametag Scott reminds us, the greatest gift we can give people is permission. My baseball coach Mr. Dawson gave me permission to believe I could be a winning pitcher. My art teacher Mrs. …

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Stage a Peep De Resistance

Imagine the look of surprise you'll see when someone in your home or office, on a mission to secure a cup of coffee, walks into a room entrenched with dozens -- hundreds! -- of Peeps, poised for an ambush! The idea of staging a Peep De Resistance, shared with us by K&J Nation member Brit Neyrinck, was not in our 20 Unconventional Things You Can Make with Peeps post, but it should have been. And if this is not already part of your Easter tradition, it should be. This article gives you all the tips you need, including these great gems: …

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Easter and the Element of Surprise

Sometimes people get all grumpy about how eggs and bunnies and candy often muddy the real meaning of Easter. Even though eggs and rabbits are often considered symbols of new life, I can see their point. But it doesn't have to be an all or nothing proposition. Check out these two examples of fun Easter crafts. The first one, shown above, comes from the Rice Krispies website. It's a Rice Krispie Treat shaped like an egg, with M&Ms hidden inside. Neat, huh? The second one is a nifty project from Not Martha. On the surface, it looks like a regular hard-boiled Easter egg: …

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