JillDec 16, 2021Our First Tournament in Memory of "D"We chose to hold our first Moms Play Mah Jongg Tournament in February, American Heart Month, in D's memory.
JillMay 1, 2021Good evening, classNeither of us are really sure how it happened. What began as an attempt to get a group of women together for a mah jongg tournament...
JillMar 1, 2021One Year & One Shitshow LaterShe didn’t miss the cruises, the weddings, pilates classes, or mah jongg games. She didn’t miss the birthday parties, graduations,...
JillJan 25, 2021The Day Mrs. Fox Heard From Mrs. Maisel I didn't think she would do it. I never thought I would hear back. In fact, I had pretty much given up. And then it happened. The text...
JillNov 22, 2020Our First Holiday SeasonHanukkah may be less than three weeks away, but the holiday season is already upon us. Lights are up, the weather is changing, and this...
JillOct 24, 2020Pandemic ParentingMy kids have been e-learning for 10 weeks now. That's about 9 weeks too long.
JillOct 20, 2020C is for CookieYou will be sure to "crack" a smile when you see these adorable cookies decorated like the tiles.
JillJul 31, 2020Have your Cake & Eat it TooI thought about getting a cake. But, I don’t think I’m ready. I can’t bear the thought of celebrating anything really. I can’t imagine...
JillJul 28, 2020A look at the Pandemic from the Skies AboveThese days, no one wants to set foot on an airplane. Fear surrounds travel of any kind for obvious reasons. But, thanks to a very good...
JillJun 21, 2020Gloves, Wine and WipesIt finally happened! Our first game back! Complete with gloves, a little wine, and of course, Mah Jongg Wipes, we tried to remember how...
JillJun 8, 2020The Definition of QuarantineAs mom to a six-year-old, homeschooling has been tough. A mistake as simple as pressing the caps lock key can result in a 20-minute meltdown
JillApr 3, 2020Then I Woke UpIt may have been in my sleep, but I think it was actually later in the day. I don't exactly remember when, but I knew what to do.
JillApr 3, 2020From an Idea to RealityAfter the death of my mother, life is a bit blurry. In a matter of minutes, I lost my best friend. I am certain of one thing. I have some...
JillApr 1, 2020Never Pass a FlowerKnown to her grandchildren as "D", my mother loved playing Mah Jongg. In recent years, she could be found almost everyday at a game. In...
JillMar 28, 2020Sand, surgery and scans...My dad's diagnosisMy dad had some shoulder surgery, and after that, things went downhill at record speed.
JillMar 27, 2020Something Old...Something NewI haven’t written a blog since my first child was born. He’s 10.