For many summers, Tom was a camp counselor. Over the years I’ve enjoyed hearing what I’m sure have been sanitized versions of his stories from that time (I’ve seen Meatballs). One of the many lessons that I have taken away from these stories is what they taught new counselors: When creating new games, remember that points… Continue reading Points are Free
Tag: creativity
Unexpected Art
A couple weeks ago, I had a much needed massage. It was in a part of town that I am quite familiar with, yet parking was an adventure, so I ended up on a street where I normally don't travel. I'm so glad I wasn't too absorbed in getting to my appointment to notice what… Continue reading Unexpected Art
Invention’s Mom
Last weekend, one of my friends held a birthday party with a theme: Shoulder Pads and Pleated Pants. No wonder I am still so stuck in the 80s - my friends are, too!!!! I love it! The price of admission was dressing up in one of those two (or both) items. Up until the night… Continue reading Invention’s Mom
Creativity Re-Explored
I have had a change of thought about creativity. While somewhere at the essence of my being I still feel really uncomfortable when people describe something I've done as "creative," I have decided to embrace all compliments and fake it until I make it. What started all of this was doing yet another activity in… Continue reading Creativity Re-Explored
Lottery Delight
Growing up, Ma and Tom taught me a healthy way to perceive gambling: Go in with the attitude that you are spending money on entertainment, not winning or losing. Since you can't count on the win, it only makes sense to participate if the game itself is an enjoyable activity worth your hard earned dollars.… Continue reading Lottery Delight
Grown Up, Now What? 