The rain set in for the day at the end of my run: a good reason to stay inside and build a derailleur with LEGO.
Category: Play
Maps, Kids, and Adventures
What does this have to do with a map? My nephews (5 and 6) have known about maps from an early age. I’ve given them age-appropriate, map-themed books. I’ve mailed them maps on postcards from faraway places, along with postcards showing photographs of those places. In the process of finding a world map for them,…… Continue reading Maps, Kids, and Adventures
Kids, Maps, and Adventures
Wrote about kids, maps, and adventures.
Creating
The nephews created with our LEGO until the weather improved enough for them to ride their scooters.
LEGO Manual Transmission
Built this transmission: 3-speed, stick-shift, clutch. I built it for myself but I will demonstrate it to my nephews.
Reflections
Today, played with reflections at the Guthrie Theater then continued cycling down the Mississippi.
A Day to Forget
OK I admit it: I got tired of figuring out this place all on my own, so I signed up for a “Landmarks and Viewpoints” tour for foreign visitors. This was a day to forget.At exactly the appointed time the bus rolled up to my Okoyama (Honshu) $26 a night capsule hotel (Hotel River Side).…… Continue reading A Day to Forget
Our (Rented) House on Hawaii Big Island
The family that built this house in 1947 still owns the house. We get to rent it for a week, something we’ve been doing every other year since 2010.The house makes for great punctuation in our family’s lives. We get to be with our nephews when they were 1 and 2, then 3 and 4, and now…… Continue reading Our (Rented) House on Hawaii Big Island
Ping-Pong Ball Bazooka
Today, tested prototype of rapid-fire ping-pong ball bazooka to build with the nephews. I’m planning several shooters
Marble Rollercoaster
Spent the day designing and building marble roller-coasters with these guys. This one went down through 2 floors.