When I was in elementary school, I knew people who had "jacks" and they looked like the above. The game they played was also called "jacks." I played it a couple of times, but was mostly interested in bouncing the ball. Apparently, the original game was called "knucklebones," with references in literature as old as Homer's Iliad. For my purposes, I enjoy the jacks when they act as tiny mirrors, reflecting the red in the ball, as well as other background colors. I might be in there as well. I hope you find some play time this week!
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Deborah Hemstock
8/8/2016 11:46:14 pm
Your work completely amazes me. You really have an outstanding talent. I was one of those kids at your elementary school that played jacks in the hall !!
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