Daughter Lise and her friends passed pleasant hours playing games during lock down in Denmark. She bought games here to take back. One of them was Azul, a game with pretty tiles and oddly concocted rules. The photo is blurred, as was my mind when playing. Grandson David and Lise talked strategy aloud, helping me to a big win that night. Next time I’ll play quietly, prepared to lose on my own. I’m good at losing games of strategy.
Amusement and pleasure joined when we met former neighbors Connie and Marla for lunch. We see each other on Facebook, but real face-time is far better.
You’d think we were doting on a toddler, the way we acted when Lise bought Sadie a decorated cookie from the dog bakery. My first priority was getting a shot of Lise giving it to her. Having brother and sister together with the dog was next.
I couldn’t resist John $’s tenderness. We all love Sadie, but $ is her first choice here at our house.
Mehrling Muse 
Sadie and the cookie is a wonderful picture! Games can be so much fun and not played as often anymore. I have great memories playing card and board games with my brothers.
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We played games in our neighborhood — my brother, two boys his age, and me. The parents of one fixed a nice shed for us, stocked with lots of games.
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What fun! We played monopoly for days and wouldn’t let mom put the board away, even though it was in her way. A shed would have been a good idea.
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We played Monopoly, too. Daughter Lise said she has never lost that game yet. That’s a good reason not to play with her. Another good reason is that we don’t own the game.
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Sadie is such a sweetie!
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Sadie wanted to get close to CAT this morning, but Lise held the leash tightly. CAT just sat in her driveway and watched, ready to spring up and run if necessary.
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I’m not too good at games. The dog cookie is interesting. Sometimes I make Babe dog biscuits when we run out of treats.
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I’ve never cooked for an animal, but I have a recipe for horse treats when our bought ones are gone.
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I love games but strategy is wasted on me. Give me Trivial Pursuits, Yahtzee, or cards. The affection between John $ and Sadie, is definitely a two way street.
Massive Hugs
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Lise and David beat me playing Azul tonight. I was brain dead anyway, so I didn’t care.
Brainy Hugs
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precious moments for sure. The picture of Sadie with $ is priceless. I’d have it printed and framed.
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I should send that photo of $ and Sadie to Rose, because Rose is Sadie’s owner. She is settling into life in WA now and liking it.
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I think she would love that.
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I know nothing about that game, but now I’m going to look it up
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Lise has also had us playing the game Set. I’m not good at it, but it’s a great game.
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I’m an iffy games player, but I like playing them
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What a nice day! Happy that you are surrounded with nice people. Can only hope that this happens here soon.
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I always feel so content after reading your posts, Authentic goodness is lovely. I still think of you often and it gives me hope to remember the love and sweetness of your family. Sadie is a pretty dog. x Michele
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Thank you Michele. No family in blog-land equals yours!
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Awwh-thank you, but I learn a lot from you and your family. Love is so beautiful-and Nathaniels’ cakes too! Haha love always, Michele
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The house is empty today. Nathaniel went back to work at the university, and Lise is visiting an aunt, uncle, and cousin. Since $ and David are working, we are rattling about the house doing routine chores. These are things that needed doing, so the break is good.
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Awww…John $ gently giving Sadie a cookie is a great photo. I am terrible at strategy games.
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I used to love board games and Monopoly and Scrabble are still downstairs in the closet. I just saw that Azul can be played online but it looks difficult to do. I like the idea of a dog cookie and the pictures are as sweet as that cookie. Hmm – a dog bakery is an interesting concept.
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The dog bakery had tons of other things for sale — dog clothes and human clothes, as well as toys, leashes and grooming items.
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That’s amazing and what a creative idea!
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