February 17, 2023: Ursula’s Pen Pal

Noah is sorting through the mail, saying, "Bills, bills, bills... my latest issue of Classic Rock Mag..." He then hands Ruth a magazine, saying, "Your U2 issue of Record Collector..." and hands Ursula an envelope, saying "And you got a new letter from your pen pal Cindy." Ruth smiles and says, "I'm so glad you've got a little pen pal, Ursula!" Ursula replies, "Uh huh." Ruth continues, "You'll get to learn so much about life in a different culture like... wait, where's Cindy from?" Ursula smiles and says, "Vegas." This, of course, triggers Ruth, who scowls and snarls, "Vegas? What do you two talk about?" Ursula rolls her eyes and replies, "Oh, y'know, the usual... Lego... stupid homework... tiger attacks... how to count cards..." which is when Noah grins and pipes up: "Card counting? Mom's gonna be so proud!"

 

Now, now, Noah… you know full well your mother is not a card counter.

She’s just very lucky at the casinos.

Blessed, even.

That is all.

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