Category Archives: Health

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…STAYS ON MY WAISTLINE

Posted on November 13, 2014 by queen of comps

For 30 years I’ve been eating in Vegas casino restaurants, first as a frequent visitor and then, the last 14 years, as a resident. Although I’ve always been very health-conscious, regularly exercising and watching my diet, I’ve been losing what … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Brad

Posted on January 17, 2013 by queen of comps

Tomorrow, January 18th, Brad will be 81!                                           People often ask about his health – and he likes to say he … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Interesting Reads, It's Personal | 14 Comments

End of the Guessing Game

Posted on January 4, 2013 by queen of comps

          Okay, you all gave some very interesting guesses –  and a few of you were pretty close.  But here’s the skinny: End of the Guessing Game was last modified: January 4th, 2013 by queen of … Continue reading →

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Continuing Survey of Las Vegas Hospitals

Posted on December 23, 2011 by queen of comps

As a service to my readers, Brad and I periodically visit various area hospitals and give you reports.  Although Brad insists on doing most of these visits, I try to pick up the slack when his seven stents keep his … Continue reading →

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Balance in Life

Posted on June 13, 2011 by queen of comps

Last week, although I mixed in some casino subjects, I talked a lot about family activities.  I always want to stress that it is good for a gambler to have balance in his life between his gambling activities and those … Continue reading →

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They’re Still Out to Get Me

Posted on March 20, 2011 by queen of comps

The medical profession in Las Vegas, that is! They’re Still Out to Get Me was last modified: March 20th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Updates and Odds and Ends

Posted on August 26, 2010 by queen of comps

Did you go to https://www.progressivevp.com/ to read about Frank Kneeland’s book, The Secret World of Video Poker Progressives, and were unable to order it? Updates and Odds and Ends was last modified: August 26th, 2010 by queen of comps

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H1N1 Update for Vegas

Posted on December 18, 2009 by queen of comps

The Southern Nevada Health District has reported a sharp decline in the number of new cases of the swine flu since the “pandemic” peaked here the middle of October. They attribute that to the fact that many people got the … Continue reading →

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Pamper Your Body

Posted on November 28, 2009 by queen of comps

I used to use the points we earned at the Palms at their spa, but now that they can be redeemed for free play I had been looking for a good but reasonable place to get massages. I especially am … Continue reading →

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H1N1

Posted on October 25, 2009 by queen of comps

President Obama just declared an H1N1 Emergency.   I had predicted weeks ago that was coming! And I am starting my 8th week fighting whatever-it-is. Last week I spent 3 days in the hospital with lots of testing that eliminated a … Continue reading →

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