I love your cards!! works of art. Truly interpretive and original. You can keep the commercial sort. I'll take yours and be so distracted by their charm that I won't be able to focus on the game.
It is amazing that you take the time. Some people think there is not enough time to do a project like this. But, this is what time is for. Yes, we must work, but then have adventure. Stop. Think. Look. Create.
I never played cards, except for War, which is the stupidest game on earth, designed for children. All you do is throw cards down in order and top value wins. Pure chance. No player skill at all.
True cards, games of strategy, I never learned. My husband is quite skilled. A very strategic and competitive player. Great at poker. Amazing how we all have different skill sets, different native abilities.
He writes few words, and does so reluctantly. But plays poker for hours and hours on end. I write for hours that fly by, but can't play poker to save my life. Funny, isn't it?
So I won't be trying Mau Mau, in any form, but I am entranced by your cards. As usual, your originality and effort shine through.
Another delightful post.
Have a great day, Erika!
Ah, how exciting that your husband is a card player. Poker! What a game. I've never really played it well, although for a while I was quite taken with it, of course because of the influence of my stay in your country. It seems that poker is really popular in the States. I even bought chips in three packs and brought the game to my circle of friends, where I invited people to play poker in the evening and we really enjoyed playing for a few hours and having fun. It was a long dinner table in a very large bright room, because at the time I was living with a friend who has a very nice apartment and kindly let me stay there for a while.
You would learn Mau Mau very quickly. It's a very simple game if you take the classic. Maybe your granddaughter would enjoy it?
Thanks for the flowers for my creation of the game. I am very happy about your praise. I don't understand what people spend their time doing when they're done working. It's still hours and hours before you go to bed. Or in the morning before work. This is often my most productive time.
I don't think I'll learn Mau Mau...but I will ask my granddaughter if she will make a deck of cards with me, like yours. Each one designed with a theme. We used to do projects like that. Maybe she's too cool now :) Going through socialization big time. Aware of her blossoming maturity. She's so sweet. A mix of child and young lady. Finding her way, testing the waters. She loves Oma (that's me), but I think I'm a little irrelevant to her right now. Although...she did ask when we'll be having one of our sleepovers. So, who knows?
I think people may spend a lot of time with media...TV, telephone, Facebook. I know I spend a lot of time writing, although I don't have a work schedule anymore. My 'work' is my family, helping my daughter and granddaughter.
I think you are quite unique. The concept of 'wasted' time doesn't exist for you, because you approach whatever you do consciously. You're aware of the moments and the experience. That, I think, comes from your Eastern studies.
Well, I'm off to look at your new blog. I haven't really checked it out. Just saw some art. I have a feeling there's another treat waiting for me.
Have a great, peaceful day.
AG
Good idea to create something with your grand daughter. You are a fine "Oma" :)
Yes, adults become irrelevant to the teens, we know that, don't we? The more important it is to ignore that and head towards what one wants to offer the kids. Offerings should be kept open whether they are received or not. It's a treasure you know that.
I wish the two of you a good and fun time the next time the sleep over takes place. She is a happy kid, having a grandmother like you.
I got sick, unfortunately and canceled my appointments for today. Hope, I will recover soon.
The Eastern studies are a great source of getting advice once one doesn't know where to look for orientation. I could use them far more often :)
Have a wonderful day, AG!
So sorry you are sick! I also hope your recovery is quick.
Thank you for your kind words. Family (including pets) is first in my life, so I like your comment.
Get better. Create. Good for you, great for us :)
I will see you here soon.
Affectionately,
AG