Sometimes stated as scientific fact, others consider it an urban myth: the average pre-schooler laughs about 400 times a day, whilst the typical grown-up laughs just 15 times. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that no matter how the numbers actually fall, the daily laugh gap between kids and adults is definitely quite wide. Clearly, grown-ups would probably be a lot less stressed and have way more fun if they upped their laugh quota. But here’s the weird thing: show me an adult that laughs in the ballpark of 40 times a day, and I’ll show you an individual other people would …
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Steve Jobs: Breaker of the Rules That Don’t Exist
Who said computers were too complicated for regular folks? Who said an electronic device can't be powerful and beautiful? Who said no one would pay for digital music? Who said Grandma couldn't make her own movies? Who said a single person couldn't change the world? …
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How to Live a Better Story
Once upon a time... Ever notice that all the good stories seem to start that way? (With the notable exception of “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...”) Have you ever thought of your life as a story? And more importantly, is it a good one? …
Hopscotchtape
[ Colored pencil on paper, 9.5 x 12 inches. The original drawing is available for sale. ] …
Cookie Sale
[ Acrylic on watercolor paper, 10 x 14 inches. The original painting is available for sale. ] …
The Original SUV
It’s able to traverse a wide array of terrain, from grass and gravel to pavement and dirt. It can comfortably seat several passengers or tow treasures of untold value. And it gets gas mileage that would make a SmartCar weep tears of fossil fuels. [ Acrylic on watercolor paper, 10 x 14 inches. The original painting is available for sale. ] …
S’more Troopers
Aren't you a little mushy for a stormtrooper? [ Colored pencil on paper, 2.5 x 3.5 inches each. The original drawings is SOLD are available. ] …
A Balanced Diet
Like roughly 123% of Americans, I’m trying to lose some weight. Which is hard to do when you’re living with a pregnant woman, by the way. …
A Peach That Transcends All Understanding
I was ten thousand feet in the air typing into my journal. Apparently I mistyped "peace" while writing the phrase "a peace that transcends all understanding." (A phrase that mistakenly suggests that my journals are exalted and cerebral; I assure you, they are not.) Anyway, the spell checker took it upon itself to assume I meant peach and made the adjustment for me, changing the sentence to "a peach that transcends all understanding." Now that's some peach. It made me laugh, and then I made this. [ Acrylic and colored pencil on watercolor paper. ] …
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Ice Cream of Liberty
Little known fact: During warmer months, the Statue of Liberty can often be seen holding an ice cream cone. Chocolate lovers, click here. Can't decide? [ Acrylic and colored pencil on watercolor paper. ] …