October 16, 2003 Archives

Helaine was playing poker, on the laptop, dragging it around the house. There were five players still in the game when -pfffft- gone. Turning on the TV produced nothing but snow (I predicted that snow, by the way).

On a day with wind gusts beyond 50 mph we had lost cable service, taking out TV and the Internet... and in the middle of a $5.00 tournament.

A few minutes later, at work, I got an email from pokerstars.com. Somehow, without playing a hand, two players had folded before her and Helaine had won $9.00!

Is this a wonderful country, or what?

By the way - we're back to being down around $30.

When dogs get groomed, there seems to be some sort of obligation on the part of the groomer to finish the job with a bandanna. Considering the placement of a dog's eyes, and her ability (or propensity) to look back, it's obvious this isn't done for the dog.

Usually, being a bandanna, it's some sort of Western motif... a blueish pattern that would make you home on the range. Not yesterday. Because of Ivy's health problems, Helaine changed groomers, going to one who would allow her to stay with, and comfort, Ivy during the grooming process.

Ivy came back with the bandanna on the right. It's tie-dyed with a smiley face.

Maybe it's lucky for Ivy she can't see this one.