341: Coffee with Mom—I Don't Know How to Arrange My Nickels with Peggy Rowe
Aug 24, 2023
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America's grandmother, Peggy Rowe, discusses her husband's cataract surgery recovery, the challenges of an eye drop schedule, the difference between astigmatism and stigmatism, forgetting keys, pros and cons of high stakes poker and Mahjongg, the meaning of PIE, and a funny song about nickels. Get ready for another witty coffee with mom!
The speaker attends a poker game and finds it convoluted, complicated, yet welcoming, and contemplates playing poker more often for fun without gambling.
The speaker discusses the concept of keeping score in poker games and compares it to her scoring system when playing Mahjong, highlighting her preference for non-gambling games.
Deep dives
Observing a Poker Game at the Jewish Temple
The speaker attends a poker game at a Jewish temple and recounts the experience. She learns different variations of poker and finds the game convoluted and complicated. The women laugh more while the men occasionally cuss. The speaker loses her money quickly but enjoys the welcoming environment. She contemplates playing poker more often but remains unsure due to her aversion to gambling with money.
Playing Poker and Keeping Score
The speaker discusses the concept of gambling and keeping score in poker games. She mentions the idea of pie, a term used in some circles to indicate the amount of money one can lose. The speaker compares her personal enjoyment of playing card games for fun without gambling to her observations at the poker game. She relates the experience to her own scoring system when playing Mahjong online, where she gives herself a red dot on her winning hand for each victory.
Impediments to Writing
The speaker reflects on the main impediments writers face while trying to write. She mentions distractions as a significant obstacle, particularly the lack of a dedicated writing space. Despite having material and notes on hand, the speaker acknowledges her responsibility in utilizing writing time effectively. She quotes Stephen King, who emphasized the importance of having a door with a lock to minimize distractions.
Reflections on Gamblers and Keeping Track
The speaker contemplates the allure of gambling and the ways in which people keep track of their wins and losses. She shares the observations made about different players she encountered at the poker game, including their approaches and attitudes towards the game. The speaker ponders the necessity of gambling for meaningful stakes and expresses her personal preference for non-gambling games. She mentions her son's success in poker and highlights the role of luck and skill in the game.
America’s grandmother shares more of her signature wit and charm while discussing her husband’s cataract surgery recovery including a grueling eye drop schedule, the difference between an astigmatism and a stigmatism, forgetting your keys, the pros and cons of high stakes poker and Mahjongg, the meaning of PIE, and Lou Carter’s song If I Had a Nose Full of Nickels. Strap in for another coffee with mom.
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