we’re going to law vegas in about five weeks from now, with mom and dad. i can’t recall the last time i saw dad this excited about something. the second-to-last time he went to vegas, i believe he won $2,500. playing quarter slots. and he didn’t spend lots and lots of money to win, either. he made enough to pay for the trip and bring some money home. to my recollection.
because of his windfall, which he did at the Paris Casino, they invited him back for a “slots tournament.” he got a free room with the deal, and at the time i was living in LA and joined him and my brother david for a few days of nonstop gambling.
well, dad did the nonstop gambling. david and i hung out by the Paris pool for a while, which was quite nice. we’d all go to different casinos, panting to keep up with dad, and we’d agree to meet at a certain spot in an hour or two. dad NEVER EVER made it to any of these prearranged meetings. i don’t know why i kept thinking he would make it, but every time i’d wait and wait and wait for him.
eventually he’d show up, but never ever anywhere near the time.
but that’s ok, because dad LOVES LAS VEGAS. this time kevin and i can explore different vegas places together as dad wins big. kevin has never been there, and i wonder if he’ll like it. i do find it kind of fascinating for a while, until i get tired of all the noise and chaos.
we’re going to see “O”, by cirque de soleil, which i saw several years ago and thought was one of the best things i’ve ever seen.
and hopefully we’ll make lots of money. since that’s what people do there.
ok then,
wednesday grace.