<p>I never bought a lottery ticket in my life.</p>

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<p>Until 2 years ago when Dina <em>dah</em>ling talked me into one.  I think I may purchased another one about a year late with her again.  She's not a gambler, I assure you.  Just a woman with a dream. </p>

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<p>And then on Day 100 Melody started yapping about the $330 million Mega Million-something-or-rather.  I had no earthly idea what she was talking about.  She looked a bit shocked at my cluelessness, and then went on  to explain that this was one of the biggest jackpots in U.S. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Gambling </span>Lottery history. <br class="spacer_" /></p>

<p>Melody insisted that I go directly to the Circle K the next day and place my bet on the American Dream. </p>

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<p>I remained quiet and undoubtedly looked doubtful.</p>

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<p>Melody threw in a "Do it for the blog!" for good measure. </p>

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<p>And I always do what my readers tell me to do.  Especially the ones that comment a lot.  :-) </p>

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<p>So...</p>

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<p>I <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">wasted </span> plopped down $5 for The Dream.   In my fair state, that money siphons into education, right?  (Hardy har har.)</p>

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<p>This was 3 nights ago.  (I'm a bit behind in blog posts ever since the holiday mayhem.)  I still haven't checked my numbers.  I could be a gazillionaire right now and not even know it. </p>

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<p>I am going to check right now!  Live on this blog post!  Altho</p>