Our family, the bunch of Parcheesi-heads we are, hosted our second annual Parcheesi Tournament this past January in honor of my late grandmother, Carlota, aka Mamita. (See this post with my tribute to Mamita and her love of Parcheesi.) It was a blast, filled with laughter, yelling, neck wringing, and tons of food. It was […]
If your life was given an expiration date, what would you do? How would you change your outlook on life, love and family? A friend of mine had received devastating news and was given a prognosis of one year. He’s certainly not a kid, but he’s far from old age, and also has a loving […]
For many families, there are games that evolve into full-blown family traditions. A fun, beloved game that evokes hearty laughter, solidifies rivalries, inspires camaraderie, or even teaches you how to cheat inconspicuously. Some families play card games, some play sports. My family is full of Parcheesi nuts. My grandmother (Mamita) had a love for all […]
