Play looms large these days – and so does gratitude for iPads, computers, and any other resources we can find to exercise our PQ.
Remember how and what you used to play? I particularly remember Jacks. I actually could still play Jacks if I had the little red ball and the cute little metal objects that I could gather with one hand. I could do it alone now. I could do it on my floor. I could get down on the floor to play. But could I get up? That’s another story.
Loved the family board games, too: Monopoly, Parcheesi, Sorry. Grew to like some sports, like tennis, both playing and watching.
What did you play? What are you playing now?
Do you Wordle? Wordscape? Play Words With Friends? How about various forms of Solitaire? Any opportunities for board or multi-player card games?
Our PQ has a major part in our mental health, especially now. How is yours? Tell us the what and the why as we inspire and encourage each other.
And please be my valentine ❤️
ElderChicks 
Love wordle 😃
Monopoly! This Christmas season I bought the original Monopoly board game–I saw it at Target for $20! Then my kids came over for dinner and we spent HOURS playing monopoly together. It was so much fun! Then my daughter came over a few more times to play–they’re middle aged and I am old and we all loved the long, drawn out slow pace of the game. Board games are great for bringing people together and having fun.
Can’t imagine a better time! Where there’s room to set up a large jigsaw puzzle, it invariably becomes a center for multiple-generation or solo activity.
Allison, I was hooked on solo Solitaire. You have to use all the letters within 15 minutes. With Monopoly I was amazed at my Godchild’s winning abilities UNTIL I discovered she was robbing the bank!
Sorry – I HATE Monopoly. It isn’t designed for laughs and brings out the worst in my grandchildren!!
Srabble and Chess feature largely in our lives but they are not very ‘bonding’. I guess it’s the wine and food that brings us together…..with all the laughs and facetiouness that go with it.