Card Games

Video poker may become legal at many restaurants, bars, gas stations and other locations in Illinois. That got me thinking about card games with actual cards.

When I was young, I had a good time with my Dad and brothers playing Gin Rummy. Mom had better things to do. After that, I learned a smattering of Bridge, but never got hooked on it.

In college, most students in the cafeteria played Crazy Eights, another game I enjoyed. Now I don't even remember how to play it.

Then our good friend, Henry, introduced us to Pinochle. We had some very intense games going for pennies as rewards. On vacations, we also played Poker.

Then came casinos. After that it seemed card games weren't as much fun, perhaps because the stakes weren't as high. I can't remember the last time I played an actual card game with real cards.

What about you? Did you used to play cards? Maybe you still do. Or, maybe a character or characters in your book or one you've read plays cards, as an addiction or just for fun. Please share.

NORTH WOODS VACATION AND MINOCQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY APPEARANCE By Morgan Mandel

Hi folks,

I spent a good portion of the day today traveling back from the North Woods of Wisconsin, but wanted to get a few words for my blog in.

While on vacation I not only got a chance to enjoy the greenery and scenery, but also put in an appearance at the Minocqua Public Library. The audience was quite friendly and offered some very insightful questions.

I want to thank Cindy Wentz from the Minocqua Public Library for offering me this opportunity. Here's a photo with the both of us. I'll be putting up more on my website by the weekend at http://www.morganmandel.com/

PS I also spent a bit too much time at Lac du Flambeau/Lake of the Torches Casino. I won once out of four tries, but had a great time playing the penny slots. I'll have to save up more money for my next vacation over Labor Day.

Time to sign off now and get some sleep so I can go back to my day job in the morning.

All the best,

Morgan Mandel

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