November 29, 2008
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Death by Blinds
As a rule I am not very competitive, but it has been a while since I won or even played poker. Last night I decided before I began that I was in the mood to win. And I did. And it felt good. I usually drink but I’m not doing that again until my birthday. I was on a bit of a tear there for a while and needed to chill. At most of these games I often drink just a little too much and am forced into playing for the sheer fun of it. Last night, I was bright eyed and at my peak. In the end, my lone opponent is certainly more experienced and a pretty shrewd card player. She began the night by asking to see my winning hand after she folded once I raised the bid. Wisely, I resisted and told her two cards… that’s what I have… and you didn’t pay to see them. I don’t think she got to see half my cards the entire evening. She’s damn good at getting in to people’s heads… so the win was a fresh turn for me.
Today Jen, my hairdresser washed all the blond highlights out of my hair. It’s gone. Completely. I’ll need a while to adjust. I’m pretty optimistic that some of the highlights will return in the Caribbean sun. It’s long. Long, auburn and without bangs. It was time for a change. Besides… it’s just hair. Jen, is getting married in May and she loves my Czechoslovakian crystal earrings so I’m loaning her these for the wedding. They’re going to be her something borrowed.
Now that I think about it… my best friend Lauri borrowed these same earrings for her wedding.
Talking about Lauri, that is where I enjoyed Thanksgiving. I’ve been reading the details on all your Thanksgiving activities. Impressive and touching stories. Lauri’s parents were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary so the five kids got together to cook a very elaborate feast. It was exuberant, emotional and heartwarming. Lauri’s recipes are nothing short of masterpieces. I spent so many Thankgivings with this family that her parents recently announced that I’m officially their sixth kid. And to that I say, “Hell yes!”
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It’s sweet that you’ve become an honorary “sixth kid” in another family. We “adopted” another son a few years ago when he was forced into a tough family situation and he’s with us often as well as every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s so rewarding to make those kinds of connections.
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Should there be another persuasive post you can share next time, I’ll be surely waiting for it. Wood Blinds