Recently I saw my first tumbleweed of 2010. Not sure if that's a sign of an early spring, like a robin in other parts of the county. 

Speaking of robin -- make that robbin', as in "I've been robbed" -- today is Casino Day. Tuesdays the buffet is half price ($5, including a beverage) for the elite Gold Card members. Such as I... 

My destination, Sandia Casino, has tasteful decor, a maneuverable layout, and new penguin theme slots that are my current favorites. We shall see if all I get to take home is a cold fish. Holy Mackerel!