This is a Job?

When I tell strangers my job is teaching Mah Jongg I already get questions. Somehow I have lucked into doing something I love with people I adore as a job.

Teaching classes is understandable as work, but today I had a better gig. Last spring my friend Tracey called to ask if I would be the surprise at a Mah Jongg garden party. Well, Yes.

Tracy was very patient waiting for an available date, which was today. She did a great job keeping my appearance a secret for so many months.

So I drove to Winston-Salem this afternoon and joined in her party. I had taught about half of her guests before, either at Roaring gap or in Winston, or the beach, but the other half had no idea what they were in for.

Tracey asked me to give a little talk about strategy, which you know I could do for hours. Then we had play time. Each table was rotated for a game at my table. It was the big challenge to beat me. Some excited players did beat me, which makes me very happy for them.

Tracey was the kindest hostess and it was a most lovely afternoon at her beautiful home. Doing a job as a surprise guest is great work if you can get it. Always love going to Winston. Thanks, Tracey.