Lara’s Mahjong Edit

Why I love practicing with Siamese mahjong

A two-player game that gives me another way to see the card.

Oct 12 • Lara

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What I try when nothing jumps out at me

A small change to the way I arrange my mahjong tiles can give me a different place to start.

Oct 5 • Lara

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September 2026

What Six Months With This Card Has Taught Me

About getting comfortable with unfamiliar hands, finding different ways to practice, and paying attention to every game.

Sep 21 • Lara

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August 2026

Let's Walk Through a Full Charleston

One real rack, seven passes, and the three things it proves about passing.

Aug 12 • Lara

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Keep, Maybe, Pass

The way I sort my rack so the Charleston stops making my heart pound.

Aug 10 • Lara

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July 2026

10 Lessons From a Year of Teaching Mahjong

What teaching this game has taught me about learning it.

Jul 15 • Lara

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American Mahjong 101: Everything You Need to Start Playing

A plain-English orientation to the game, the card, and your first table.

Jul 14 • Lara

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Why You're Stuck at the Same Skill Level (and How to Break Through)

More games is not the answer. A little deliberate practice is.

Jul 13 • Lara

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Mahjong for People Who Freeze Up When It's Their Turn

The pause everyone feels, and a calmer way through it.

Jul 12 • Lara

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The grandmillennial mahjong aesthetic: setting a table you love

The mats, the tiles, and the small touches that turn a game into an occasion.

Jul 11 • Lara

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How Confident Mahjong Players Actually Make Decisions

The quiet mental checklist behind a calm, sure-handed game.

Jul 10 • Lara

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What Losing a Lot of Games Taught Me About Confidence

The losses were not the obstacle. They were the lesson.

Jul 9 • Lara

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