A Motto to Live By

A Motto to Live By

By Joan Schepps Originally published in Clear the Decks Many playing card collectors are also card players, and like to play card games whether it be poker, bridge, casino, solitaire or anything else. I’d venture

Linda King

Linda King

Linda King Interview by Jessica Mifsud What is your teaching philosophy? Keep it Simple: There is so much I want to share, but must keep in mind that this game is a life-long learning experience.

Classic Classroom Moments

Classic Classroom Moments

By Eddie Kantar Posted: 2013-08-13 Originally published on www.kantarbridge.com I give a lesson on preemptive bidding and then call off a hand. The class divides the cards. The South hand is supposed to have seven

Marti Ronemus

Marti Ronemus

Marti Ronemus Interview by Betty Young How did you first get into bridge? My mom was a passionate player, and had me and my three sisters playing what can only be called “mini-bridge.” We were

Leslie Shafer

Leslie Shafer

Leslie Shafer Interview by James Howick What prompted you to become a bridge teacher? As a child, I was raised in a very conservative religious atmosphere. Playing cards was not allowed! An older sister and

Playing Bridge Online

Playing Bridge Online

By Linda Lee Posted on Dec 16, 2012 Last night I logged on to Bridge Base Online (BBO), a free online game playing site, and watched some of the world’s very best bridge players compete

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Memphis 2012: Teacher Treats

Peggy Kaplan April 5th, 2012 We’re sharing an article from the ACBL website on the Memphis ceremonies courtesy of its author, Peggy Kaplan, and Brent Manley.

Hazel Wolpert

Hazel Wolpert

Hazel Wolpert Interview by Claire Sheldon “I literally live, eat and sleep bridge… bridge is my passion“ How did you first get into playing bridge, and then teaching bridge? I learned bridge by watching my

Classic Classroom Moments

Bridge Stories from the Classroom

By Eddie Kantar Posted: 2012-09-07 I have a lady in my class who loves voids. Once she had only 12 cards including a spade void. I come over to the table and find the ♠ A

Classic Classroom Moments

Kantar’s Quotes

By Eddie Kantar Posted: 2012-09-07 Originally published on Mastering Bridge in September 2008 Here are some of my favorite bridge quotes. “If you have the slightest touch of masochism, you’ll love this game.” “Bridge is