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Get up, show up is thriving, thanks to those who John O’Brien, Jr. and lift up has been my mantra indeed, step into the arena. for as long as I have entered the Sheila Murphy, Paul Callahan, 2015 is half gone; in my near arena, chinks in armor slow but Judge Mike Donnelly and Judge half century, never has a year cannot fell; we need you more Brendan Sheehan were all had so much strife, and so much than ever to lift up, by showing honored this month by various honor; progress in moments up, before festivals fade into organizations. Sometimes that of sickening pain, and in and memory and are only recalled slips by and the broader world out finally “getting it” illumi- in stories of our past. For want doesn’t see it, know it, and savor nation. All Lives Matter. The of you we should not falter. the chance to say thanks. That devil is in the details of dis- Every issue of the Ohio Irish is why we spread the word, to cussion, done and to come. 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Not a lot, but they Side Irish Club has welcomed sweet attractive grandmother- Living With will kindly teach you that us generously. They are ly lady) said to me: ”Pay the the best way to learn is to mostly from Ireland (Imag- lady or leave the bed.” WHAT? Lardie pay for your mistakes. ine that!) and remind me of I asked her to repeat it by Richard Lardie That being said, I like the watching my Grandma Flynn and she did while holding game. I enjoy the people play; quick with a smile, and her hand out with a smile playing it and the joy they quicker with a witty saying, on her face. I laughed all “We should learn to play because the Irish like a high find in the game. It is a fast just as my grandmother was. the way home on that one. I 25”, my wife said. “It will be scoring game. When a card game (only 5 tricks per hand). I have found myself enjoy- was later told that it was a fun,” she said. “We will meet is lead you must follow suit It can be played as singles or ing the quips as much as familiar phrase to those from new people,” she said. “It will unless you want to trump. with partners and everyone is the card playing. Phrases Ireland, but it sure hit me give us something to do on I have heard on the abil- funny. The best tip I ever had Friday nights,” she said. Then ity or lack of ability to take on what card to play was the clincher, “you will like it.” a trick are: 1.You can’t pull lead your second card first. Of course being the man up your socks if you don’t I have had a little fun talking of the house, I then made have any on. 2. You can’t about the game of 25 but let the decision. “Yes dear,” I answer the door if you’re me assure you it is a fun game said with authority. not home. 3. It’s nice to be at and can keep you entertained How hard could this game home when a visitor calls. for hours. The strategies of the be? Grandma Flynn played Two of my favorite com- game are not easily discern- it when we were little. If ments had me laughing long able but Kay and I are working Grandma Flynn played after I left the game. One was hard to learn them. They have it, I should have no trouble said after someone sat con- tournaments twice a year that learning this card game born templating which card to lead I find I am looking forward to in the west of Ireland in the while they were only hold- with anticipation (not dread 1500s. I think I underesti- ing 2 cards. The clock was as I did the first tournament). mated Grandma Flynn. ticking and finally another The best part of the game Here is my description of person said, “You have two is the people you get to play learning 25: Let us start with cards, chose one. You have a with. They are always cheer- the Aces. In all card games, the 50% chance of being right.” ful and easy to be with. If you Ace is a powerful card. In 25, If you can’t follow suit, you gentle on newcomers (other My most favorite comment want to learn a fun challenging the Aces, if they are trump, are don’t have to trump, unless than taking your money for was said to me: I had just lost game to wile away the hours, the 4th highest card, unless trump is lead. If trump is lead your learning experience). a game and was discussing then 25 is for you. I’ll teach hearts are trump. Then the Ace you must follow suit unless The game Kay and I play in the play of the hand when the you, just bring your money. of hearts is the third highest you have one of three highest card, which is always the case trump. (One of which is the no matter what is trump. If Ace of hearts. Remember?). your ace is not trump and is If you have one of the 3 not a heart then it is the fourth highest trump, you only highest card in the suit, unless have to follow suit if the it is the Ace of Diamonds, then trump lead is higher than the it is the lowest card in the deck. trump you hold. In which That sounds simple enough. case you can keep your We must also talk about the trump and throw off. O.K., order of the cards. The red we having fun so far? cards are normal, the only So by now I am sure you thing normal in this game, have figured out what the 1st other than the Ace of Hearts, and 2nd highest cards are.