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Round Pegs and Square Holes

jkellerps — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:00:38 +0000

If I gave you a pile of rectangular bricks, what would you build? Many would build a wall. My 3-year-old would certainly build a tower. People expect a square wall from square bricks, but they are more impressed by a curved arch from those chunks of masonry. Masterfully demonstrating the “wave technique” in this surfing […]

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A “Little” Serenity

jkellerps — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 10:00:18 +0000

Firsts are important. I still remember riding a bike for the first time – it left a lasting impression. Learned skills become automatic, but passing those skills along to others is more difficult. As a father of three young children, I have been looking for activities that my whole family can enjoy. Lately I […]

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Bringing Back the “Classic Cassette”

jkellerps — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 13:45:45 +0000

Brick Classics has compiled free instructions and a parts list for building an old-fashioned cassette tape. With something like this, color doesn’t really matter, so if you have some similar pieces, go ahead and give it a try! See the rest of the instructions below. See more retro LEGO models at BrickClassics.com.

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Most People Won’t Notice This

jkellerps — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:00:12 +0000

For years I have looked at the FedEx logo. In fact, one of my dad’s good friends even drove a FedEx truck. Somehow I never noticed the hidden symbol within the words. If you are reading this, you have the gift of sight. But have you developed the power of observation? 1. Read Between the […]

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