Mahjong is the Next Pickleball; Are You Ready?

The Chinese matching game that originated in the 19th Century is experiencing a surge of popularity in the USA right now. In addition to seeing sets available in boutiques across small town Georgia, the game has been appearing in pop culture, from Crazy Rich Asians to With Love, Meghan, more and more in recent years. And just like pickleball, which went from something unknown to many to an unavoidable hobby almost overnight, the beautiful and complex Chinese game is queued up to take your friend group by storm.

CommunityRachelle WilsonJuly 26, 2026mahjong, library, crazy rich asians, with love, meghan markle, game night, game store, brewery, pickleball, trending, trends, communityComment

17 Ways to Resist Capitalism

Our money is power and when we give it to a company, we are giving them power. From Target to Amazon, we as a society are paying closer attention to a company’s expressed values versus actions, ethics, treatment of employees, political engagement, sourcing conditions, and so much more. But the more we dig, things seem worse than we realized and every purchasing decision can feel doomed to support something unethical in the long run.

Community, Place Making, Travel, ReadingRachelle WilsonApril 4, 2026thrift, thrifting, shopping, shop local, shop small, library, capitalism, bicycle, recycle, public transit, train, carpool, carpooling, auto industry, resist, consumerism, food justice, bus, second hand, clothes swap, consignment, fast fashion, sewing, style, produce, farm, farmers market, compost, community, homestead, garden, back yard, freecylce, puzzle, hobby, target, walmart, amazon, booksComment

Lifestyle Volunteerism: Moving from One-Time Service to Lasting Impact

Lifestyle volunteerism is exactly what it sounds like, weaving volunteerism into the fabric of your life. Many people who inspire me already do this. I can see how this practice cultivates long-term impact in our community, in individual lives, and in the lives of those serving. This is exactly what I am looking for.

Community, Place MakingRachelle WilsonDecember 2, 2025food bank, community, community service, volunteerism, volunteering, CASA volunteer, service project, sustainable volunteering, big brothers big sisters, make a wish, red cross, lifeline, foster care, Appalachian trail conservancy, animal shelterComment

Building Community with Colleagues

If you work in an office environment, you’ve been there. The ice breaker to open a meeting. Answering questions like “what’s your favorite ice cream flavor?” and immediately forgetting everyone else’s response because you were internally debating between cookie dough and moose tracks. And although the heart behind efforts like this is to help colleagues bring their full selves to the work space and connect with one another beyond projects and meetings, inevitably, they often miss their mark.

Place Making, Health, Community, Young ProfessionalRachelle WilsonSeptember 14, 2025work, remote work, team building, community, puzzle, walking, workplace culture, employee engagementComment

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