<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, 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. </p>

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<p>With that kind of jackpot, I was apparently the only person in the U.S. that had no earthly idea what she was talking about. </p>

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<p>She 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 looked doubtful.</p>

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<p>And then 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>