This last week I had to make a quick trip to my grandfather's funeral. Its always sad to say good-bye to a loved one, but its always good to see the rest of the family. Funerals and death is like that, a mixed bag. Family News While there, my 2nd cousin (or somesuch) told me about how her dad, at the rehab center where he is at, has "LEGO therapy". She said they have … [Read more...] about LEGO Therapy
Dreaming Big
We have found it is good to dream at times. In fact, I've read that its good for everyone to consider where they want to be in a year, or 5 years. Of course, there is a time to dream big and a time to make it do-able and practical. Today, I'm talking "Dream Big". Inspiration Most often, the vision for the Dream Big is seeing what others have done. Its good to have those … [Read more...] about Dreaming Big
Black Friday and Post-Christmas Haul LEGO sets
Black Friday means lots of creative boxes! Ah, each year we get questions of "what will you do for Thanksgiving (or Christmas)?" And its been the same for the past several years (2018, 2017 Christmas, 2017 Thanksgiving). We celebrate, we feast, and we do LEGO shopping for LEGO sets on clearance! Black Friday LEGO Creative Boxes this should look familiar Yes, the … [Read more...] about Black Friday and Post-Christmas Haul LEGO sets
Adoption & Hope Galas
A week or two ago, Nightlight Christian Adoption Agency organized The Hope Gala here in town to raise funds for and support adoption. For the severalth-year-in-a-row, we hosted a table, and this year we were able to fill our table! This hasn't been true every year.... and this year it was a last minute endeavor to find a couple for the last 2 seats. Dinner done, we got to … [Read more...] about Adoption & Hope Galas
What to do with loved-on LEGO
On occasion, someone asks us if we buy used LEGO® . We do, though its not something that will reap much profit for the child who played with it. If you want to make money off your LEGO® , you gotta keep the box unopened and unplayed with for the next 30 years. But who wants to do that?!? So, LEGO you played with? You've got a few options to you. These are in no particular … [Read more...] about What to do with loved-on LEGO