My parents and older siblings played the Pinochle card game growing up. They frequently played with my Grandma Murt, who I guess was quite the card shark and was known to cheat once in awhile! Unfortunately, there were so many kids by the time I came around, they switched to playing Dummy Rummy. Dummy Rummy always starts out friendly enough but usually ends ugly with some swear words. The last two nights my sisters and mom have taught me how to play Pinochle. This card game is way more civilized than Dummy Rummy and did not cause any name calling or a bad case of stink eye. It even sounds classier! Coincidentally, I had previously downloaded a Pinochle app (just in case I might need it sometime and it was free!) so now I can even practice! At our upcoming camping trip with my kids and husband I am definitely introducing them to this game in the name of fun and family harmony.
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