Thinking about Rain’s art prompt my mind went to the old song, Game People Play.  That’s not what Rain is looking for with her ‘board games/game night‘ art prompt and none of us certainly  like games people play.  Those kind of games only zap one of his/her energy and sanity.  Rain’s challenge did took me back to the days when we spent the weekends with DH’s parents in southern WV.  There isn’t a lot to do there, except to visit with family and that’s not at all a bad thing. In fact, we really loved it.  The evening hours were often filled with playing board games. Aggravation, checkers, or Dominoes were the top picks. We even went through a phase of playing Texas Hold ’em.  I happened to have snapped a few photos from those days.

We bought the board game Aggravation so that we could play at home.  It was a great game for a family of five.  After the kids got older we played a lot of backgammon.  We’d take turns two start off and the winner of that game plays someone new continuing to everyone had a chance.  DH could barely be beaten until the kids got older and wiser they learned strategy becoming pretty good.  I was awful usually.   What’s cool about our Backgammon set is it was a Christmas gift that DH got from his middle brother and wife when we were dating I think and we still have it!

Looking for inspiration on the Internet I was reminded of our early years how we’d play charades with our Sunday School class.  I was horrible acting out and trying to figure out the clues.  

When I went to YouTube to look for South’s recording of “Game People Play”, I was reminded that The Spinners released a song (1975) wtih the same title. Give a listen!

I’m taking Brian’s lead counting my blessings with the Thankful Thursday community. 

• I’m thankful to have had a fine man for our president for the last four years.  Donald J. Trump did much for our country despite what some might say.  He wasn’t perfect but I felt he had the best interest at heart, the American people.
• I’m thankful for our good health.  We’re soon approaching the year march here in America when most businesses shut their doors including doctor appointments shut their doors to the public for period until safety protocol was put in place and then limited scheduling allowed. 
• I’m thankful that businesses are opening again even though it’s not like before.  I continue to be thankful for home grocery deliveries.  This keeps us from having to go into a store. 
• I’m deeply grateful that DH has not lost a day’s pay and is able to work from home.  His employer is having wonderful success with their employees independent, reliable work ethics away from the office.  That’s a beautiful thing!

I’m winding things up today with Kat’s Writing Workshop.  Writing was my first passion. I hope to revive this dormant side of me before it becomes a lost art altogether. This week I’m inspired to write a list of 7 ideas to make this your best year yet.

1. Listen to more music if that’s even possible.
2. Doodle, doodle, and doodle more.
3. Bake more, like as in my 12 Months of Cookies idea I mentioned a few days ago.
4. Use writing prompts to jiggle my memory.
5. Get into a bigger, more comfortable home
6. Exercise. Yes, exercise. I fell off the band wagon last year and I need to get going again. I have one life, one body, and I want to make the most of it.
7. To continue finding solace in God’s arms whenever life’s worries become too much.  He is in control always. 

Yesterday, I asked a few questions regarding long posts and I’m seeking honest answers, so please tell me.  Do you mind it when I do a double or triple play with my posts?   I try to squeeze all I can into one post.  Part of me believes this is a good way to expose folks to what’s going on and perhaps give people a chance to join the a new daily hop and then the other side tells me that I’m swamping people.  Do you read everything or glean over the content to find the section you’re interested in?  Again, be honest.  This may influence how I choose to do things in the future. 

Alright, I’m heading over to Rain’s Garden to browse through the gallery of artistry and you’re welcome to follow along!  I’ll be back tomorrow with an edition of Friday Fun Stuff chockful of giggles, fill-ins, & more! Come join the fun! XX, Cathy