Street games
Mother’s Day Mahjong… What Else Would You Expect?! My friends had the brilliant idea for us to get together for a little Mahjong outside at a café in EG, as if it’s warm enough to sit outdoors all morning this time of year! But the sun was shining, sweaters on so it wasn't too bad. One of my friends had just returned home from South Carolina, where everything Mahjong seems to be absolutely exploding in popularity. She came back with a gorgeous new Southern-themed tile set and a beautiful new mat, so of course I was immediately in to play! I invited Jess to join us, and my usually antisocial girl is all in, once I mentioned Mahjong. With pockets full of quarters in hand, (oops.... I suppose we shouldn't be "gambling" in public) we played game after game while people walked by, some curious about what we were doing, others proudly showing off their 2026 cards and looking ready to jump right in. The four of us, all mothers, couldn’t have been happier with our choice ...
