I don’t spend much time lamenting the Lego of yore. You know, where you had a box of fairly basic geometric shapes that when put together formed a thing. They’ve not been replaced, these basic kits are still around. But alongside these sets are more complex endeavors with injection-moldedĀ bits that curve to fit the needs [...]
My brother gave me these little fellas and they watch over me as I catch up with things at my desk. Sidenote: I went down a rabbit hole to find out what smurfing meant and the most interesting version was the bank industry jargon that is a way to launder money.
What’s becoming a tradition: A trip to the Cincinnati Museum Center on Christmas Eve day
I’m always keen to see what the kids are collecting these days. I don’t get those crazy rubber bands shaped like silhouettes of things, but I do kinda understandĀ the allure of Gogo’s.
I filled up a little cup of choice bricks at the Lego store up in Kenwood. I figure they’ll make a nice centerpiece or curio thing to leave out on the coffee table.
Man, they haven’t topped the ol’ “Space” sets from the 80′s. Keep your fancy Star Wars stuff!
I stayed for dinner with Tom and Wendy and their three kids. Even though they’re out-numbered, they still manage to function. I am amazed.