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House of Cards

Play hearts? No smarts Blackjack? Lack knack Go fish? You wish Try bridge? Ask Midge Old Maid? Afraid Cribbage? Priv'lege Euchre? Nuke her Hold 'em? Fold 'em Psst: Poker? Mediocre

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/5/2021 8:31:00 AM

Cards were frowned upon by maternal relatives. Dominoes, 42 - all good. Ha! I love many card games. Cute gw. laf

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/5/2021 10:45:00 AM

Both Judaism and Christianity had strictures against playing cards. In Judaism, a card-player was viewed as someone who was not making the world a better place. He was not permitted to witness documents or testify in court. In Christianity, I think that it used to be considered immoral, kind of like buying liquor on Sundays used to be. As for me, I play my cards close to the vest. lol. Cheers, gw

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/5/2021 5:25:00 AM

At least they are playing with a full deck except those euchre players. This was fun Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/5/2021 10:46:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Richard! :) gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/5/2021 1:11:00 AM

Great string of footles Gershon, you write one you just got to keep going. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/5/2021 10:47:00 AM

Ha, ha! You're right, Tom... At least cards aren't like potato chips. I.e., I won't gain weight. In fact, the way I play, I'll lose weight, as my wallet will shrink. lol. Thanks, gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/4/2021 7:55:00 PM

Cards played by personality type! LOL: cribbage priv’lege!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/5/2021 10:34:00 AM

Different pokers for different stokers, I guess. Thanks, Kim. :) gw