On new Year's day I did a Marathon scrabble fest and I was pooped out. I've been dubbed the Grand Dame of Scrabble. I sort of liked it but suddenly came to the realization that out of fifty members in the club, I am the only old person. I decided it takes a lot of nerve for me to keep trekking off to these meets. It occurred to me also that all these people are highly educated and have held very powerful jobs,(or still do). I couldn't help but think of my total lack of higher education, and not only that I frittered away my time in High School as I was much more interested in boys than I was academics. I can hardly discuss my career in Real Estate as everyone immediately think, "Oh well everyone in Phoenix went into Real Estate when they couldn't make it any place else." How do I know that is what they are thinking? Because their eyes glaze over, and I quit telling my adventurous stories. One thing about it I know for sure I had more fun on the job than anyone there. Lucky lucky me. At any rate I can hold my own in the group as for as scrabble and everyone is very nice to me. It is harder to play an A game of late , with the event of fading eyesight, and flagging energy.
I still make good snacks though, The latest quite delicious fruit salad you should all try because it is so easy. Simply cut up four navel oranges and 2pts of strawberries. Make a dressing of 1/2 cup orange marmalade and 2 tbs lemon juice. That is IT. I usually keep a few berries cut in half to decorate the side of the bowl so it looks pretty ,It's a hit. No extra sugar so healthy. Other than what is in 1/2 cup marmalade. I tell myself that can't be much. Holidays are so much fun but lots of people tell me they are pooped out when they are over. At least when you are old you try to limit your events and know to come home and take a nap.
I hope 2010 brings the best of everything to all.
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Larena, keep on scrabbling! It obviously keeps you young. You are good at it too.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell us about your meets...your fruit salad sounds devine, but too sweet. Not unless sugar-free marmalade can be found. I do like the ingredients. Happy New Year.
I think you can be proud of being dubbed the Grande Dame of Scrabble. Scrabble is a challenging game and I think it is great you have done well with it in a scrabble club with 50 members. Yes, it probably does tax your energy to go up against younger players and you are bound to feel exhausted after a marathon. This is still an accomplishment!
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