My Page-a-day calendar had this gem for me today.

Not looking forward to that sales conference in Dayton, Ohio? Help is here! Ever tries making towel origami, dental-floss pompoms or soap scrimshaw? How about toilet tennis or in-line tray skating? Hotel Hobbies offers 50 boredom-banishing and completely legal ways to have fun while you're cooped up and far from home."

Far from home? I might have to try some of these AT home.