Fort Worth Farewell

I have had three great days in Fort Worth thanks to Shannon Young Ray, Breck Ray, Kelsey Holding and Kathy Lombardi. Kelsey is the one who got this ball rolling by asking me if I would come teach in Fort Worth. Before I said yes I checked with Shannon to see if she was available and willing to host me. When that was a “Yes,” we were off to the races.

Kelsey did all the hard work filling the class and finding a host for class. Thanks to the generous Kathy Lombardi for having everything at her beautiful home. The students were a rollicking fun group exactly as I would expect from Texas. They were attentive, curious and had constant improvement. Exactly what I strive for.

Kelsey and Kathy provided yummy lunches and snacks, which was very generous of them. I am looking forward to returning to Fort Worth to spread all the advanced Mah Jongg love.

Shannon and Breck were fantastic hosts. We had a fabulous dinner last night at Quince by the river. Today Shannon took me to her favorite breakfast cafe which was old school Texas. Then tonight she drove me up to see the stockyards and to have dinner at Joe T. Garcia’s. We sat outside and chose from the two dinner items, enchiladas or fajitas. We chose enchiladas and then a ridiculous amount of food came out. It was easily enough for four.

Shannon chauffeured me around the last three days with the final leg being the trip to the airport. Now that’s a good friend who picks you up and takes you back to the airport.

Full of Mexican food I am writing at the gate of my 8:36 flight and should get home by 1:00AM.

A great trip as far as I am concerned.