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Bath Time Ducks
Yes, they float in the bath tub!
That's nice, so what.
They make a squeaky noise.
Again, so what.
They are not soft and cuddly.
They look sort of goofy.
Why in the world are we proliferating ducks??? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Rebecca)
Bath Time Ducks
October 27, 2021
Metaverse Arriving Soon
Follow me and let's hang out, play video games, have a meeting, or do a little shopping.
It's a world within our world and nothing is beyond your imagination! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Metaverse Arriving Soon
October 24, 2021
June 30, 2021
Pop-Up Toy Fun
Some toys are classic; I think every kid over the last 50 years has had one like this.
Love how colorful and happy they make these kid's toys with the up again, down again animals in a pop box.
Monkey, lion, pig, and elephant.
Hey, I'm remembering that I'm just a kid at heart too! :-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Pop-Up Toy Fun
April 25, 2021
Inside The Golden Egg
Is a carousel or merry-go-round.
Horses going up and down as the happy music plays.
Take a whirl of a ride and watch the world go by.
Wave to the all people.
There is mom and dad smiling and proud.
Who knew that's what was in the egg? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Inside The Golden Egg
March 9, 2021
Purple Octopus
Cutest Bath Toy!
Purple Octopus (that looks a lot like Barney the dinosaur).
Silly face with big eyes and tongue.
Catches toy rings on his legs.
Floats and shares the tub with you! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Purple Octopus
August 4, 2020
Lipstick On A Dog
Not sure what they mean by:
Not just a lipstick visit
I've heard of lipstick on a pig, but never on a dog!
Playing dress up with a dog?
As they say, only in America. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Lipstick On A Dog
July 31, 2020
Helping The Elderly
Someone playing ball with an elderly lady in a wheelchair!
Too often, I think we forget or neglect the older, disabled, and disadvantaged population.
These were once the people who cared for us!
As we grow older, life can get so much harder in terms of health, disability, finances, and even loneliness.
It is so important to show compassion, kindness, and care for the people who need us, and not to forget anyone along the journey of life! ;-)
Helping The Elderly
July 9, 2020
Man's Best Friend
Little fur ball.
Ready to play.
Love for the family.
A companion and friend.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Man's Best Friend
March 1, 2020
Toys Non-Digital
A couple of dogs, some Play-Doh, a crayon, and a fighter plane.
Off to the side (not pictured) are the Legos.
Interesting with what competes with video games and phone apps these days.
(Note: 85% of the world's toys are now made in China!)
Frankly, there is still a lot to be said for the creative play of yesteryear. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Toys Non-Digital
May 13, 2018
Ship+ In A Bottle
Someone needs very dexterous hands and a lot of patience to put the pieces through the opening of the bottle and assemble the ship inside.
But this second grader, Dylan Yasseri, upped the game on this whole concept and imagined a whole beach in the bottle.
The sand, ocean, sky, birds, crabs, fish, umbrella, and even the shack (snack?) bar!
This is one reason that kids are so awesome--their purity of heart and their endless imaginations make almost anything possible.
The fantasy becomes the reality.
The colors are magical too here.
If adults could maintain even half the heart and creativity of our children--oh what a world it could be. ;-)
(Source: Andy Blumenthal Photo of Dylan's beautiful painting).
Ship+ In A Bottle