When you picture your next family vacation, you probably imagine one big happy family without a frown in sight. Perhaps you are strolling on the beach in matching white linen shirts, posing for your next Christmas card photo. Of course, this image rarely matches the reality, especially if you have a sullen teenager in tow. No matter how close your family is, traveling with … [Read more...] about Traveling with teens: how to help everyone have a good time
Archives for September 2019
Review: Galaxy Zega
The nice folks at Galaxy sent me a set to play with my son. We had previously reviewed the Anki Drive racing game which is a perfect point of comparison for the Zega. In several respects, they are more than a bit similar: Cool high-tech racing cars with special powers including missile-launching (AKA "tanks") Real-life play but controlled using tablet or phone interface … [Read more...] about Review: Galaxy Zega
Man Named Nigel Plans ‘Nigel Night’ At Pub To Rally Fellow Nigels And Set Record
What's in a name? There are plenty of people across the world who have common names, rare names, or somewhere floating around the vast in-between. Generally, there isn't much attention paid to such commonalities or rarities beyond a brief conversational mention. Then there's Nigel Smith, a UK pub owner disappointed at the lack of people named Nigel across the United … [Read more...] about Man Named Nigel Plans ‘Nigel Night’ At Pub To Rally Fellow Nigels And Set Record