Have you ever read Christoph Niemann's column in the New York Times, Abstract City? If not, I'm about to introduce you to a little gem that can charm both kids and adults. I first discovered Niemann when a friend sent a link to his column "I LEGO NY." And now I check back in regularly to see what new topic he has covered in his distinctly whimsical and funny way. He has also written a great children's book called Subway that came out in 2010.

Check out this picture from a recent column about the "goblins" that continually sabotage our attempts at keeping a clean home.