November 1, 2026 · 8 min
A game of carrom after school
The board, the striker and the rules I keep simple, so that a six-year-old and a nine-year-old can play together.
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Afternoon Notes
A short letter every Friday from the balcony: one game, one story and one thing to do with the children this weekend.
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