I’m a proponent of the philosophy that we don’t spend enough time playing. If each of us spent a little more time having fun, we might not be as stressed as it seems we all are.
There is a place near Rochester, N.Y. that might agree with me -- the Strong National Museum of Play and its National Toy Hall of Fame.
Each year, the museum inducts three iconic toys into its Hall of Fame.This year, it’s the ball, Nintendo Game Boy and the Big Wheel.
Everyone has spent time playing with a ball -- whether it’s a game of catch or soccer or a round of golf (although I’m not quite sure if golf is really stress reducing -- see last blog entry!).
Of course, you can still play Mario and Tetris on your computer, but it’s not quite the same.
I can proudly say that I have had all three. The Big Wheel was my daughter’s, but I did log a few miles on it myself. It was a blue Smurf Big Wheel. I’m sure I looked good pedaling down our driveway with a big Smurf head leading the way.