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Table of Contents
October 3, 2012
Now, with 100 percent more new-diarist Britney!October 10, 2012
What are we doing here?October 17, 2012
Stay inside.October 24, 2012
Everything and nothing.October 31, 2012
Stormy weather.
Moving Walkways
A 3D diary of Olivia’s trip to Japan.Scary Movie
Kiss the boys and make them die.One, Two, Something's Coming for You
Most uncanny.You Put a Spell on Me
If witches were pin-ups.The Silly and the Scary
Background images we used in the month of October.
The Things We Leave Behind
Nothing we remember is ever truly lost.
How to Make a Layup
And a free throw, and a three-pointer.It's Fun to Be a Fan
Why I stopped hating sports.Eleven Ideas for Awesome Halloween Costumes
We're so *~creative~*How to Make Your Favorite Candy
A super-simple DIY with delicious results.Public Play Structures of Alameda, CA: A Taxonomy
Two days, 11 parks, one merry-go-round.Suffer Little Children
Have you noticed? Lots of playground chants are truly messed up.Sunday Video: Balloon Animal DIY With Ira Glass
Plus a bonus Ask a Grown Man.A Guide to Ghost Hunting
It's almost Halloween. Go freak yourself out.Return to Start
Reviews of board and table games.Attention, Internet: Dogs Are the Best
(Sorry, cats.)Halloween and Autumnal Candy Roundup
No tricks, yes treats.Masquerade Ball
Some of the fun at our Halloween costume party last weekend.The Great Big Comedy Pile-Up: Part Two
A daisy chain of appreciation.
Smells Like Team Spirit
That's right, we love ORGANIZED SPORTS. What, we can't have layers?It Takes a Lot to Laugh
Using humor to deal with racism.Risk-y Business
How a friendship was destroyed...by a board game.In Spite of the Easy-Bake Oven
I was not going to let this stupid piece of plastic spell the end of my culinary career.On the Outside Looking Out
Being unpopular wasn't enough to make me cool.Swimming Lessons
I trained, ate, traveled, and showered with the best in the country, but I wasn’t the best; I was pretty good.That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
There's a difference between humor and bullying. It just took me a while to realize it.Bad Blood
The period I had so desperately wanted not only arrived, it arrived with force.It’s OK Not to Play
I spent years of my life competing for awards I didn’t give a rip about.The Power of Negative Thinking
What’s so terrible about being critical?
Fun With Stereotypes
The joy of being a huge cliché.Literally the Best Thing Ever: PBS Cartoons
Anthropomorphic animals offering life lessons. What more could I want?Hero Status: Bobby Hill
A tribute to one of the greatest fictional teenagers—animated or otherwise—of all time.Fun and Games
TV shows and movies about playing sports, playing music, and playing around.Literally the Best Thing Ever: Shows Within Shows
OMG, my TV friends have their own TV friends!
With the Band
What I learned when I learned to play an instrument.Let the Music Play
Records that are fun or funny or fun & funny.Friday Playlist: Hanging Out With Lisa Simpson
Songs for a slumber party with our favorite second-grader.Sunday Video: Unusual World
Disneyland adventures with King Tuff.Reconciling Something We Shouldn't Have to Reconcile in the First Place
Pop music, you guys.Friday Playlist: Just Kidding
Weekend lulz.Literally the Best Thing Ever: M.I.A.
Let me count the reasons.Theme Song: October 2012
“Life Can Be Kinda Mean When You’re 17”Friday Playlist: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Some of the best 1960s garage rock.Friday Playlist: Spooky Scary
Get your creep on.
Secret Style Icons: Ladies of the Board
They're in games, and they have game. (We like wordplay, OK?) (That last pun was unintentional.) (But we are never sorry about PUNS.)Hung Up on a Dream
An extra-sparkly third visit to the Meadham Kirchhoff studio and show. Photos by Eleanor; captions by Edward Meadham.Dark Angels and Technicolor Dreams
How to dress like a Tim Burton character.Ghoulish Drippy Monster Nails
A diabolically easy DIY.DIY Eyeball Bows
You're not seeing things. It's this easy.Garbage Pail Kids
Just some casual amazingness.Creature Fear
Just a batch of delight, this one.DIY Decoupage Badges
Make a pin in a pinch.
Why We Play
It's true—video games are good for you.
Just Wondering
Answers to questions about abstinence, mental health, dealing with creeps, and getting respect.Damn Girl Ya Look Good
Winter coats, worrisome stretch marks, and more talk of boobs.Ask a Grown Woman: Paula Pell
“You probably are a gay person”—and other diagnoses from the self-professed Worst Kisser on the East Coast.
Recess
We never outgrow the playground.I Can Tell We're Gonna Be Friends
Mickey Mouse ears AND a princess tiara. These photos by our L.A. readers are made of awesome.Friend Crush
October 2012: Bretta and Riley
Editor's Letter
October 2012: PlayDo Something
Too young to vote? I have some ideas for you.Saturday Links: First Edition
A new weekly feature in which we share our favorite internet odds and ends!Saturday Links: Orphaned Walrus Edition
Just look at his whiskers.The Legend of Billie Jean
Before I knew who she was, I knew she was a badass.Get Well, Malala
Cards and letters from the whole Rookie community to Malala Yousafzai. Text by Jenny.Saturday Links: Tippi's Tigers Edition
Sometimes you just need to surround yourself with big cats.Notes From a Revolution: An Interview With Roula Seghaier
A teenage activist talks to us about her role in the Arab Spring and everything after.Saturday Links: Lena's Diary Edition
Dreams on tape.Monster Manual
A list of my favorite evil creatures.
