Rising Tides: How Shanda Sloan is Building Community, One Tile at a Time
This month we travel south, to Arkansas to learn about a very talented and bubbly MJ teacher, Shanda Sloan. Shanda’s answers to my questions are pure gold. If you want to learn how one teacher found her way into Mah Jongg, and if you are considering teaching MJ yourself, I am certain you will find her story compelling.
Portraits of a Shared Passion: A Conversation with Sharona Saltzman
I am thrilled to share an exclusive interview with Sharona Saltzman, the curator behind the beautiful new book, Tiles That Unite: Portraits of Mahjong Players Across the U.S. This ambitious project features voices from all 50 states, documenting how this beloved game serves as a bridge across cultures and generations.
Behind the Scenes: Profile of a Beloved and Busy Mah Jongg Teacher
One of my many repeat customers graciously agreed to be interviewed for my blog on the condition that I keep her identity and specific location confidential, as she is already finding it challenging to keep up with the requests she receives almost daily to teach Mah Jongg. I’ll say this, she is based in the Midwest, is in her mid-eighties, sharp as a tack, and was a delight to get to know!
How Long Does It Take to Learn American Mah Jongg? Think Again About the “One Easy Lesson” Myth
If anyone claims you can learn to play American Mah Jongg in one easy lesson, they are lying. This is a complicated version of the game. I have taught perhaps over 200 newbies how to play Modern American Mah Jongg over the past 10 years. I know what I am talking about. Do not believe everything you read on the internet.