The Mega Millions drawing was earlier tonight for the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history: $640 million dollars.
I purchased ten tickets yesterday. I got the drawing numbers tonight thanks to Tweets on Twitter and started down the list.
The only number I matched on the entire ticket was 38. The winning numbers for the March 30 drawing were 2 - 4 - 23 - 38 - 46 and the Mega Ball was 23. I managed to figure out the 38, I sucked at guessing the rest in advance of the drawing. Oops.
Like millions of my fellow Americans, I had grand hopes and dreams. That kind of money would allow me to afford things like my first house or my first brand new car. Or even hiring Justin Bieber to come and vacuum my apartment.
But, it was not meant to be. I haven't given up though. There's still Publisher's Clearing House!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Frank Hannon of Tesla
The rock band Tesla, who had their biggest hit with "Signs" in the late 1980's, is still alive and kickin'.
Frank Hannon, one of the original members and guitarist for the band, paid a visit to the Morning Blend today as part of a tour he's doing for a new solo album called "Gypsy Highway".
Super nice guy. His hair is almost as pretty as mine.
Frank Hannon, one of the original members and guitarist for the band, paid a visit to the Morning Blend today as part of a tour he's doing for a new solo album called "Gypsy Highway".
Super nice guy. His hair is almost as pretty as mine.
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| Ken Carr and Frank Hannon He really knows how to hug his guitar |
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Mega Millions -- just six numbers away
If you believe that size matters you should buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket. This Friday's (3/30/12) jackpot will be the largest in U.S. history at an estimated $500 million dollars. That's more than $100 million larger than the previous largest jackpot.
Spending one dollar for a ticket is a symbol of hope, dreams, and wishes. It's been interesting reading my Facebook and Twitter feeds today seeing what people would do with their winnings. Its ranged from houses, cars, and helping family to philanthropic ideas like helping someone's favorite charity.
The chances of winning are not good. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 175,711,536 to match the five white balls and the Mega Ball. A bit of searching online helped me discover that you have much better odds of getting struck by lightning (the odds of getting struck by lightning are 3,113 times better than winning Mega Millions).
How about this one: Imagine you are standing blindfolded on a football field holding a pin. A friend has released an ant on the field. Your chance of piercing that ant with your pin is more than 12 times better than winning the lottery.
Despite the discouraging statistics, I'm still buying a ticket (probably a few!). I bought ten tickets when the jackpot was $363 million on Tuesday and I matched three numbers out of sixty. I didn't even win part of my investment back. Yet, I'm not discouraged.
One of the reasons I'm not afraid to gamble a little is that I function on hope. The glass is almost always half full in my life. I never think "I won't win" or "It'll never happen". My philosophy is "Why not me?"
If I do win, there are a few things I'm sure of. I'd still watch Cops. I would still shop at Walmart. Maybe I'd splurge on a few things. I've always wanted one of those big flat screen plasma or LCD TV's for the living room. We could use some new towels. And I'd like to get a new coffee table. Some new socks too. It would be nice to buy things like that without worrying whether or not I can afford it.
If I'm unfortunate and don't win, here's hoping that you do. If you buy socks with your winnings get the really cushy ones. You'll be more comfortable when you walk.
Money really can buy happiness. One cushy sock at a time.
UPDATE: 3/29/12 at 9:42 a.m.: Mega Millions just announced that the jackpot for tomorrow will now be $540 million. Ticket sales are apparently brisk. Holy crap!
Spending one dollar for a ticket is a symbol of hope, dreams, and wishes. It's been interesting reading my Facebook and Twitter feeds today seeing what people would do with their winnings. Its ranged from houses, cars, and helping family to philanthropic ideas like helping someone's favorite charity.
The chances of winning are not good. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 175,711,536 to match the five white balls and the Mega Ball. A bit of searching online helped me discover that you have much better odds of getting struck by lightning (the odds of getting struck by lightning are 3,113 times better than winning Mega Millions).
How about this one: Imagine you are standing blindfolded on a football field holding a pin. A friend has released an ant on the field. Your chance of piercing that ant with your pin is more than 12 times better than winning the lottery.
Despite the discouraging statistics, I'm still buying a ticket (probably a few!). I bought ten tickets when the jackpot was $363 million on Tuesday and I matched three numbers out of sixty. I didn't even win part of my investment back. Yet, I'm not discouraged.
One of the reasons I'm not afraid to gamble a little is that I function on hope. The glass is almost always half full in my life. I never think "I won't win" or "It'll never happen". My philosophy is "Why not me?"
If I do win, there are a few things I'm sure of. I'd still watch Cops. I would still shop at Walmart. Maybe I'd splurge on a few things. I've always wanted one of those big flat screen plasma or LCD TV's for the living room. We could use some new towels. And I'd like to get a new coffee table. Some new socks too. It would be nice to buy things like that without worrying whether or not I can afford it.
If I'm unfortunate and don't win, here's hoping that you do. If you buy socks with your winnings get the really cushy ones. You'll be more comfortable when you walk.
Money really can buy happiness. One cushy sock at a time.
UPDATE: 3/29/12 at 9:42 a.m.: Mega Millions just announced that the jackpot for tomorrow will now be $540 million. Ticket sales are apparently brisk. Holy crap!
Monday, March 26, 2012
A Sunday trip to Walmart Neighborhood Market
A Sunday trip with Anthony to my favorite grocery store -- Walmart Neighborhood Market at Grant and Alvernon.
We went to get a few items and we ended up filling a cart. Oops. Oh well, it'll all get eaten.
We went to get a few items and we ended up filling a cart. Oops. Oh well, it'll all get eaten.
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| I can't believe I talked Anthony into posing for a photo in front of the Walmart Neighborhood Market sign. I must be more persuasive than I thought. |
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| Giving the Walmart Neighborhood Market sign a big hug. |
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| My favorite potato salad! Some people double fist their drinks. I double fisted potato salad. |
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| This cake is ready to come out of the closet. |
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| An awesome new product I spotted at Walmart Market: Drumstick Super Nugget. The nugget of chocolate that has always been loved at the bottom of the cone just got LARGER! Woohoo! |
Spring sunset over Ridgepointe
A pretty orange and pink sunset over Tucson looking west from Ridgepointe Apartments yesterday.
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| Arizona has some amazing sunsets |
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