The Chris
Four years ago, during a visit to Atlanta, my family launched a new tradition: "The Chris."
Card games have always been a big deal with the family, including the game 'Nasty' I wrote about yesterday, and also Texas Hold'em. So, back in 2021, we were talking about some sort of trophy that the family could keep and pass as part of our family gatherings. Later in the same day, we visited a Lego store at an Atlanta mall (I don't recall which one) and near the checkout I saw a display showing a small Lego trophy kit. And it was dubbed as 'The Chris', in honor of my father.
I was the first winner of the trophy, and as befits the honor I set it up in a display case for safe keeping while I held it.
It's changed hands three times since 2021, and last night it was up for grabs again. When the family plays other games, it's for laughs and good times, but this was the game with stakes. So we made sure to outline rules so everyone was on the same page.
Six players battled for it and I made it to the final two, unfortunately though I was the short stack and ultimately was forced to go all-in on a bad hand. I was chasing an inside straight and didn't get there.
But, in the moment of losing, I was only thrilled that the trophy was going to a new member of the family. The family tradition continues.
Creating and capturing family memories and moments does grow more powerful as we get older.
That said, this morning, I wish the trophy was coming home with me again.
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