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Bernie Mac RIP

How tragic ... actor Bernie Mac passed away today at age 50.    50 people ??!!???!      He was so young.   I thought he was funny as hell.   

John Edwards ... How Disappointing

Not that you were my favorite Democratic candidate but to read about you FINALLY confirming this affair, after months of denial is extremely disappointing.       Can't say anything more than what has already been said, but imagine if you were the Democratic Presidential nominee.      Could you imagine the fear and confusion this country would absorb from this lie?    It's almost too scary to contemplate.      

Next time, base your possible career-breaking decisions using the head above your shoulders, not the one in your pants.

Gambling Withdrawal

I have had a headache since returning from Lake Tahoe.    I think it's a gambling withdrawal symptom.    Lack of flashing lights, bells ringing and smoke filled air is making my head hurt.  Life is cruel.

Kimono Girl

Just too cute!    Little girl in her kimono hair clips from Cute Cumber's etsy shop.

Status is Everything

I'm not sure if this was mentioned previously but my husband and I are gambling junkies.    We love gambling, whether it be in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, or Cache Creek ... the both of us are there.     One of the greater perks is being a part of a rewards program.    You basically sign up with a hotel's rewards program and get a players card.     Based on your gambling habits (how much $$ you throw down) one accumulates points.     These points are  added up and based on your totals,  you can get comp points for food, free room, free show tickets, etc ...      As your totals get higher, your player status changes and that my friends, gives you more benefits.      Our current status allows us to move to the front of the line at restaurants, special check-in areas, preferred status for valet, cashier needs, etc ...      We figure we're going to gamble our money ... might as well get something out of it.

Oh yes, remind me to cash in my voucher for $100 ... CASH ... just all part of the rewards program.

Twilight

Ok, now that Harry Potter is over and done, it was time for me to get a new book series fix.   After browsing through Amazon, reading blogs, and walking through my local Borders store I decided to try the Twilight Saga from Stephenie Meyer.     At first I was a bit hesitant as it's a series involving vampires.   Okay I'm thinking, how good can it be?  I did the whole Anne Rice thing and gave up after the first book.    I mean, does a vampire really have the depth necessary for a strong character lead?     After reading the first book, Twilight, I decided yes, yes they do.      The whole premise of Twilight is the relationship between Edward, the handsome and sometimes complicated vampire and Bella, high school student and the object of his affection.      I won't give too much, but I found it so interesting the different take the author, Stephenie Meyer brings us on the vampire world.    It kept me captivated.     I love the story so much that I don't want it to end.  I am purposefully taking my time with the series so that I can stretch out my reading enjoyment.    I know I'll be devastated when it ends.        The last in the series I believe comes out on August 2 ... pretty soon!    I know I'll be placing my Kindle order soon!