I've agreed to meet with three other women and learn to play Mahjong - a very popular game in the retirement community where I live. I think I played it once before way back in the seventies when I lived in the South Pacific. But I can't remember anything about it. Back in my younger days I played all kinds of card games. I learned Bridge in high school and played it until I married my first husband in 1961. I also played Canasta in those days - I remember playing it with eight decks of cards. And, my dad taught me to play Gin Rummy when I was quite young. He was an expert player and teacher. I also played War and Go Fish as a little girl. But I haven't played any of those games in years. So what is Mahjong's attraction? Probably because it's a way to socialize and make friends where I live, though I don't expect it will become an addiction. And now that I've committed to learning the game, I've done a bit of research. Here's what I've found out: A brief description: Mahjong or … [Read more...]