Hi. Y'all. And thanks, Laura, for the kick in the patoot. Been way too long since I've checked in. This is a bad sign of how scattered, distracted, over-demanded, under-considered and maniacally stressed out our lives become in the big bad modern world. My goal this year: Take back my life. And that includes staying up to date with the people who count.
Here's a quickie: Jeanette and I just returned from a great dinner at Terri and Jeff's house. Jeff cooked, fabulously as usual, and the guests of honor were Terri's former brother-in-law Tommy Renton, his wonderful girlfriend Marcia, his amazingly talented son Jeff and Jeff's clever friend Greg. Plus, Terri's shockingly tall 12-year-old stepson Jared. A lovely evening full of laughing and good food and good music, and we wish you all were there.
Among the topics of discussion: Jeanette's pool-hall lessons. She has been taking classes every week led by a highly skilled young man from University of Cincinnati (he's a grad student but also a good enough pool player to compete nationally). Now she wants to take the class again, and wants me and Terri and Carol Hahn (if possible) to take it with her. The purpose is twofold: (a) get good enough so as not to be laughed out onto the the street at normal pool emporia; and -- for me more than Net and Terri etc. -- (b) beat Laura. Like I told 'em, I could play golf every day for the rest of my life without getting good enough to go up against LaLaura on the links, but with a little effort I could hold my own against her on the felt.
Okay, it's late and my eyes are crossing, so I'll sign off now. Everybody take care, stay healthy and stay in touch.
M.
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Peg:
I am impressed at your ability to return home at 1:30 in the morning after a night of food, drink and bacanalia at the Hovey-Randalls and have any cogent thought at all! As to the pool: I am impressed with Jeanette. Read the book "Sweet" about the journey of a woman professional pool player. Some good pool tips - some decent insights into human nature as well. A good read if you're into the game. I guess I'd better get back to practicing. Next cool chicks, remember, we've got a pool table! Bring it on, ladies!
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