Remember playing games as a child? One of my favorites was checkers. It seems that we always had a game and with seven sisters, there was always an opponent. My grandfather was the adult who taught me to play and to love the game. I remember setting the game up on the arm of the sofa--he always sat in the same place--for a rousing game.
He taught me to play by first winning and then showing me either my bad moves or his smart ones. It was difficult to grasp the concept of planning my moves and anticipating his, but eventually I came to understand. He died when I was twelve but by that time he had taught me quite well. I don't think I ever won a game with Papa, but that didn't seem to matter.
Checker board quilts, you ask? Well, you know it!
Here's hoping that your childhood memories of playing games includes a loving grandfather who was willing to teach you to be a better player. (And maybe a win or two.)
These are lovely memories to have of a simple but very special game.
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Such special memories! My favorite game to play is chinese checkers. My sisters and I spent our summers at my grandparent's ranch and they always played that game with us. I love how there's so much checker inspiration around to remind you of that special time with your grandfather!
ReplyDeleteI loved checkers when I was a child: haven't played for years but must dig out the set - there are children around here who would love it.
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