I am NOT a pool player.

But I won $5 from a guy who bet me $1 that I'd lose and $5 that I'd win. Good deal for me, huh?


While my brothers spent hours in Grandma's basement learning the finer points of billiards, I was upstairs with the womenfolk - doing whatever it was we did - dishes, gossiping and discussing our family tree. As a result, I'm not too handy with the cue. I think last night was a fluke. Or maybe I just need a financial incentive.