Kentucky Derby

For the past couple of years it's been tradition that Lauri, her mom, stepdad, and myself have put a little cash on the Kentucky Derby (just amongst ourselves). And I'm not talking big money here, but like the "Not So Annual" Shields Family Golf Outing, it's one of those - biggest grudge matches for just a buck - type of deals.

So we each do our research the day of the race (read the newspaper, watch ESPN before the race, pretend like we know what we're talking about) and pick a horse. It's also been a good reason to get together for a drink or three. Well this year Joan and Conrad will be in Florida on the day of the race so we'll have to try and get our picks posted online here, or maybe just over the phone. I also found a website that lets me put a widget on my blog with info about the Derby in it. Check it out. And by all means, get a group of friends and family together and watch the derby. You may not care who wins, but hopefully you care about the people your watching it with.