Craig got his butt kicked in Checkers, of all things. This comes after multiple losses in Scrabble, Uno, and other tough brass-knuckle games. The winner: his girlfriend, Emily, street name the “Teacher”. Schooled on the mean streets of Mattel and Fisher Price, she knows all the tricks and isn’t afraid to fight dirty. How many a man has cowered to her ‘Qats’ and triple ‘pick fours’. She’s beaten some of the best, most from the cruel halls of Westminster schools. Crying cancer only emboldens; whimpers of pain merely fodder for the flame. No sir. With the Teacher, it’s all about the W. I told C, we didn’t raise no loser, but alas, a loser he is – and a big one at that. It’s not as though he’s just slow with words, or that he simply hasn’t figured out the whole number/color thing with Uno -- he’s bad at ‘em all. He’s even lost at thumb wrestling for God's sake! When you stack them all up, I think he’s down by 25. Maybe he’s super intimidated by her slick street moves. Maybe he’s simply toying with her. Or maybe it’s the ADHD …;) Either way, it’s gonna take the fella a looong time to catch up, and the odds ain't lookin' too good. But if Billy-Ray Cyrus can make a comeback, well ... --J
I used to think that Craig was this hip, cool, swimming, harmonica-playing lawyer. My whole image of him has been shattered upon hearing of his multiple losses at all things board. You went to Michigan! If they get wind of such an embarrassing loss, they'll surely revoke your diploma. There are standards, you know.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you are an amazing family! Despite the pure load of crap that life has dealt you, your sense of humor thrives. I guess manure is a good fertilizer. And you are all beautiful, creative and hilarious writers (I've been so intimidated to post anything because I can't even begin to keep up. But if you need any particularly dry, dull rules to be written, I'm your gal.). I realize that being "amazing" in the face of cancer is cold comfort, but you are all a living example of how faith and family can sustain you.
Cancer SUCKS!
brelle
p.s. I hear Ativan is a wonderful drug, if only I could remember being on it :)
I agree, Brelle, cancer SUCKS. Thanks for writing! I think C would agree with your comment on Ativan -- he's been 'out' all day. I just heard him talking in his sleep...something about a kid slicing his face with a knife?? Maybe I misheard, but if not, uh??? Were nightmares common? --J
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