pantoum's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SWALLOWING THIS BREAD, HIS BODY, THE JUICE 246. MENNONITES � The editor observes It�s official. We are a betting nation. Every year, more and more Americans turn to wagering as an exciting way to enjoy their leisure activities. ... Even some of the world�s most captivating and popular celebrities are either endorsing or betting with sportsbooks. [Now there�s a reason to gamble away my hard-earned money.] ... Think Tiger Woods will be a father in the next twelve months? I�m sure there are odds on it. What major volcano will be the next to erupt? Check your local sportsbook for the favorites. Indeed, all of these new and marvelously entertaining possibilities are a product of the influx of new and diverse bettors.....So why have we decided to fork down money on anything from choosing the next Pope to who will win American idol? Hmm. Because, as a nation, we quit valuing education and decided to worship superstition and fate instead? Their strategies for winning poker tournaments include this gem: �if you can�t spot the worst player at the table within 10 minutes its [sic] YOU.� Now. Could someone tell me WHY in the world I received this magazine in the mail? My hunch? I filled out a NCAA basketball tournament bracket at the ESPN website and so some list service has now determined that I�m a likely candidate to bet on football or Tiger Woods love child or whatever the hell else people who can�t do math waste their money on these days. So, for the sake of laughs�because I do not spend my days watching football and, frankly, go to Superbowl parties for the food and commercials�here are my predictions: The New England Patriots lose to the San Diego Chargers and USC loses to Tennessee (b/c I�m a southern girl). One final tidbit about Duke�s notoriously bad football team: �Last year the Blue Devils were in a rebuilding year and it showed as they were outgained by 197 ypg in league play, over 100 yards more than the second worst team in the ACC.� Sigh.
Tonight, chorus rehearsal. Tomorrow, the new production manager starts. We�re having a potluck brunch, then I�m going to a potluck cookout to celebrate my friend Cybrarian's 40th birthday. Then we�re meeting for margaritas on Thursday night (her actual birthday). Yea! 9:46 a.m. - 2005-09-13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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