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Know When to Play the Mom Card, Nana Card, the Precious, Death Card

Making the most of life’s big moments with a well-timed play

Deb Palmer
Good Vibes Club
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6 min readNov 7, 2024

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Feel free to sing along with me and good ole Kenny Rogers —

You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em
Know when to fold ‘em…

Like Kenny’s song, my tune is more about life than gambling, both rely on knowing when to play the right card at the right time. The cards in the shuffle are limited, whereas the pay-out pot’s only boundary is in your power.

The Mom Card —

More mighty than the Queen of Hearts, the Mom Card knocks the spots off many other cards in this ultra-thin, elite deck.

What exactly is the Mom Card?

It holds the coveted power to turn the heads and hearts of your loved ones, causing them to lay down their cell phones, make eye contact, and listen up.

To reach peak effectiveness, you must not squander the Mom Card. Yes, you might get away with using it more than once, but showing your hand too early, will most likely result in someone calling your bluff.

Personally, I’ve played this card once and will wait decades before trying again — if I ever do. Obviously, the mom card works…

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Deb Palmer
Deb Palmer

Written by Deb Palmer

Author & Freelance Storyteller — Sweeping humor and gut-wrenching truth from under the rug —