There’s been a shift in the Frydman tectonic plates. I find myself interested in playing games. Lest you rush off to warn Dan, not those kind of games, but card games, possibly even the odd board game. The world is split into various groups, it seems to me (and yes, there’s a board game for that …
Category archives: Games
Do it yourself board games
Here’s a good use of winter afternoons – board games. We had lunch with friends today, and, aided by a good stew, a couple of kittens in the background and a nice fire, a little board gaming ensued. I found myself observing us a couple of times in the afternoon. This is part of what …
This year’s catch phrases
Having spent a week with 4 children, felt the need to capture a few of this year’s catch phrases from them. As we now see them (and their parents) about once a year, what they can say and do moves on a lot. We continue to use last year’s phrases, brush them off and bring …
My name is X, and I play Su Doku
There had to be an admission sooner or later. My name is Alison, and I confess to Su Doku. Do you play it? Do it? Is this now something to confess to, given that su doku fever has dimmed a little? Perhaps I can give a comparison. Back when I was teaching English in Poland, …
Out on the tiles
Today we had friends round for the first time in ages. We had lunch, walked by the sea and then came back and played Mahjong. Or at least they showed us the basics. It seems to be a very deep game – like a cross between chess and dominoes but with lots of nuances. All …