Category Archives: Games

When Solitaire Isn’t Solitary

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Shawnee

In this antique photograph, it looks like the two women are playing Solitaire, but it could be some other game. They also look quite happy to be playing cards together — which is not at all how I look when … Continue reading →

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Horse Racing Art Auction

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Shawnee

Auction action is a lot like gambling; you pick a winner and go up against others who want to win. Only this time, you’re the one who pays instead of getting paid. Unless you decide to resell the object. Art … Continue reading →

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Men Can’t Resist Looking

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Shawnee

One of the few times we know he’s only peepin’ at her cards — because that’s Maureen O’Hara with her brother James. *wink*

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Messed Up Systems In Horse Racing

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Shawnee

Writing about the Kentucky Derby last week really messed-up my system. Because I had fancied Union Rags’ name, I decided I should take that as my “gut” and bet on him; which you likely know by now was a bad … Continue reading →

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Little Girls Love Horses; Dames Love The Derby

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Shawnee

Even though I’ve never been to a running of the Kentucky Derby, this is a very special time of year for me. It begins, as most important things do, with early family memories… I think every little girl grows up … Continue reading →

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Sarah Phillips: The Games People Play

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Shawnee

I’m not a professional or big time gambler; I’m just a girl who likes to play games, sometimes making them more interesting with bets, and betting on things I think I know something about. It’s all in fun, never risking … Continue reading →

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Lady Golfers With The Balls To Change The Game

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Shawnee

I don’t normally discuss golf here; other than considering it a “game” and not a true “sport”, or puttering around at mini-golf with the kids, I have no thoughts on it whatsoever. However, I can’t let this vintage box of … Continue reading →

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Dames Of Chance: An Interview With Laura Brown

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Shawnee

Laura Brown is a fellow writer who produces Word Grrls, a site for writers looking for extra help, inspiration, and creativity. And, it turns out, Laura’s another card player with a gambling spirit. Do you like any card games? I … Continue reading →

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Dancing With The Stars: Tonight’s Odds

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Shawnee

If you’re no longer satisfied simply voting for your favorite star, why not bet on them before they dance tonight? Here are the current odds:

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What Are Our Odds, Really?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Shawnee

In Scrap The Lotto, David Sirota advocates for leaving the lottery behind because lottery mania has become an obsession. Sirota writes about Americans confusing a lottery with a financial investment; how in desperate times many tend to believe in, or … Continue reading →

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