One of the boys ran inside the house this afternoon, grabbed another nectarine from the bowl and gave me a huge grin before dashing outside. It was one of those ‘we’re up to something and we’re having fun’ smiles. I…
Playgrounds, merry-go-rounds and spinning ideas
I love a good playground. My kids enjoy the challenge of these old and new spaces, discovering new worlds, interacting in often unpredictable ways with their environment. Sometimes I join in too. Like last week when I stood on something…
W is for Wonderment
Week 13. How could I resist? W is for Wonderment (where imagination intersects with life – or “why I think it’s important to Play“) W is for Wonderment Lit Up Imagination Ferris Wheels and Kindness Flights of Inspiration W is…
Week 6 of Wonderment: Reinvent
I was on the lookout for wonderment today. Before the day even began, I determined that I would look out for inspiration as I went about my day. You see – last week when I was trying to select a…
Live. PLAY. Create.
Yesterday I introduced you to the first theme I’ll be exploring more on this blog, Live. Today I want to introduce you to the second theme, PLAY. (my boys) Play is about preparing yourself to make a difference with social…
Training Tracks
The other night I crashed on the couch with the family to watch a movie together. Well – I TRIED to sit down. The kids kept jumping up and didn’t seem interested in ‘hangin’ out’ that way. I was tired,…
Fun Working
I’ve been wondering about the art of corporate play (Plork = play + work), the need for fun at work, the ability to be human in an environment that has the tendency to be intense and humorless at times. Where…