When I was a child, I admired the other girls who could jump double dutch.  I could never do it myself, although the others graciously allowed me to try.

Girls playing double dutch in a schoolyard stayed in my mind as an image of female friendship that was joyful and dynamic.  The excitement of the movement, the pleasure the girls take in their own bodies, the enjoyment of mastering a skill, the team work required, the appreciation of each other’s accomplishments all demonstrate the cards meanings of friendship and exuberance.