i've been doing puzzles since i was a kid. some of my favorite memories involve my sisters and me gathered around the coffee table, putting them together piece by piece. i re-ignited my obsession when i quit smoking. perfect for keeping idle hands busy. i usually go for the cheap 1000 piece puzzles from target. i usually finish them within two days. then i try to find them a new home - sometimes at detox/treatment facilities, sometimes with friends.