Mah Jongg-a-Rama 

My friend Denise decided we should play Mah Jongg today at her house and asked us to all bring something healthy to share for lunch. It is amazing how many more people can make it out to play when they are invited to someone’s house rather than just showing up at the club to play.
The action was fast and loud as three tables of ladies kept the tiles moving. For the first time ever I am certain that my table was not the loudest, something no one who was not playing with me would believe. The room was so full of friends there was almost never an empty seat at the table.
My great friend Jan was visiting from Texas and came to play which makes me happy. Jan is one of my original Mah Jongg friends from when I started playing in Durham over twenty three years ago. I looked around the room today and was so happy to be with so many good friends, both new and old who love to play the game. The life histories we have shared over the Mah Jongg table could fill volumes. The support and laughter we share is hardly matched by any other group.
A new friend of Denise’s came and tried her hand, winning a game early on. Even with that win she thought she might want to join my next Mah Jongg class. I have talked to a few people who are interested in taking the three night class but of course can’t remember everyone who tells me that. If you are interested please send me a message so I can find a time that suits.
Thanks to Denise for opening up her home and encouraging such a healthy lunch today. I consider myself very lucky to have this group of women in my life. It also does not hurt that we all love the game so much. It’s days like today that keep us young.