That Yellow Brick
Legos are perfect training for the creative process. We didn't have a bunch around the house when I was young. There were a few among the hand-me-downs and garage sale toys we played with, though, and I used them at houses of friends or relatives. I remember that regardless of how big the supply or how small the project, there was a good chance you'd be one short of the right size and colour for the job. No matter. That was good for teaching how to improvise a solution. Standard blocks and other building toys were good practice, too, and the habit of reusing materials in our house gave me plenty of opportunity to stretch my creative muscles. My Barbie drove around the house in a tissue box convertible, wore designer handkerchief dresses and ate from acorn cap plates. Seeing things in new ways was standard procedure. I only mention the Legos because playing with them is a common experience for many; so it's an easi...