There was a definite chill in the air today. The sort of chill that isn't a temporary blip. It's fall. Ordinarily I'd be all kinds of excited about the cooler weather; fall wardrobe, the big switch from iced to hot tea, good hair days and the visions of skiing in a few months. All of these are welcome to me in September. I have always valued having a fall birthday. September 30th is a great time of year around here. But...
August was cold. Most of the month was wet and chilly. I found myself wearing a jacket in August. Even in New England that is just absurd. Thus the beginning of autumn is bittersweet. I like the idea of a fire in the fireplace and the cool, crisp, breathable air. But I feel as though I have been robbed of a month of summer.
So, mother nature, if it pleases you please send a few unseasonably warm days our way. Much appreciated.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Football/Gambling Season
Anyone that knows me will attest that I am not much of a gambler. I buy scratch tickets occasionally, maybe play Keno if I'm bored at a bar and I'll buy a power ball ticket when I'm in NH. That's pretty much it. I think that casinos are probably the most unpleasant place one could possibly be. All that clanging and dinging and moaning of tortured souls sitting blindly in front of the slot machines. Shudder
But there is something about football that makes me want to bet, bet, bet my fanny off. For years I have done the pool with the spread and I won once ($300) and split once ($125). Now I've signed on to this office thing called the winner's pool. It seems like it would be easy; pick a team that you think will win. No spread. No selecting fantasy players. I bought two entries because I would have been devastated if I'd have been eliminated the first week. My first week's picks are:
New Orleans (they won but, man, what a nail-biter, and I had to go against my 2nd favorite team Tampa Bay) and Denver. Denver plays Oakland tonight in Oakland. I didn't take into account that they aren't at home but, it's Oakland, they suck. So far so good. Even if Denver loses I'm still alive. Next week I'll get back into the regular pool as well with the spreads and all.
I think my draw to football betting is that it makes Sundays more interesting at a time of the year that can get very depressing in New England. It's gray and cold and it gets dark at 4pm. I love having lots to cheer for. The Pats only play once a week. I have something to cheer for every game!
Michael does fantasy football. He didn't pick Tom Brady this year. Lucky for him. Don't even get me started. Devastating injury.
I'll keep you posted on my gambling efforts. Keep your fingers crossed for me. If you do I'll buy you a beer with the winnings.
But there is something about football that makes me want to bet, bet, bet my fanny off. For years I have done the pool with the spread and I won once ($300) and split once ($125). Now I've signed on to this office thing called the winner's pool. It seems like it would be easy; pick a team that you think will win. No spread. No selecting fantasy players. I bought two entries because I would have been devastated if I'd have been eliminated the first week. My first week's picks are:
New Orleans (they won but, man, what a nail-biter, and I had to go against my 2nd favorite team Tampa Bay) and Denver. Denver plays Oakland tonight in Oakland. I didn't take into account that they aren't at home but, it's Oakland, they suck. So far so good. Even if Denver loses I'm still alive. Next week I'll get back into the regular pool as well with the spreads and all.
I think my draw to football betting is that it makes Sundays more interesting at a time of the year that can get very depressing in New England. It's gray and cold and it gets dark at 4pm. I love having lots to cheer for. The Pats only play once a week. I have something to cheer for every game!
Michael does fantasy football. He didn't pick Tom Brady this year. Lucky for him. Don't even get me started. Devastating injury.
I'll keep you posted on my gambling efforts. Keep your fingers crossed for me. If you do I'll buy you a beer with the winnings.
US Open
It comes as no surprise that Federer has won the US Open. His opponent was hardly a match for him. In fact I believe that the handshake at the end of the match was not a handshake at all, but Federer actually handing Murray his ass. I'm sure you'll see footage of the handshake on the news. Look closely. You'll see it.
The Wedding Train
Wedding number 3 of the Julie/Michael/Andy/Susan/Eric/Julie wedding train was a fitting wrap up. What a great time!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
A Quick Survey
I just checked my email and this is what I saw:
Based on your e-Rewards profile, you are invited to earn e-Rewards Currency for completing a Quick Survey about Plastic Surgery.
What in the wide world of sports is in my profile that would lead them to believe that I'd be any kind of authority on plastic surgery? I don't even color my hair!!
Out of curiosity I clicked on the link and they asked me if I'd had my boobs done or if my lips plumped or my face lifted...
Clearly I checked the wrong box at some point.
Based on your e-Rewards profile, you are invited to earn e-Rewards Currency for completing a Quick Survey about Plastic Surgery.
What in the wide world of sports is in my profile that would lead them to believe that I'd be any kind of authority on plastic surgery? I don't even color my hair!!
Out of curiosity I clicked on the link and they asked me if I'd had my boobs done or if my lips plumped or my face lifted...
Clearly I checked the wrong box at some point.
God Bless Our Miserable Asses
Only in America do we have an index to measure how miserable we are.
http://www.miseryindex.us/
Here's a picture of a bunny. Sorry this blog post is such a roller coaster of emotion.
http://www.miseryindex.us/
Here's a picture of a bunny. Sorry this blog post is such a roller coaster of emotion.
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