I mailed three envelopes at the post office this evening. Inside each was an application for four tickets to attend tapings of Wheel of Fortune when the show comes to Denver.

My 10-year old son’s favorite show is Wheel of Fortune. Every night at 6:30pm, he settles in front of the TV, to the familiar opening of Vanna and what’s his name (really, for the life of me, I can’t remember the guy’s name right now.) One of my favorite memories of his childhood will be when he turned to me after the puzzle was solved and said, "What’s a Plunging Neckline?" I made a U-shape near my neck (c’mon, I’m not going to corrupt my son so soon…) He still looked confused and then asked, "Is that the same as a receding hairline?" Well, sort of. Only it’s alot more interesting.

Anyway, my son told me about the tapings in Denver and we found the application on the Web. Even though I’m not a regular Wheel Watcher, I’m game. I was just thinking tonight what I might wear to the taping if we are lucky enough to get tickets. Might I dress up as the letter "T?" Or maybe "Q" would be a bit more mysterious. Would I be disappointed at the actual set? The letters look so full and imposing on TV but what if we get there and it’s no bigger than someone’s backyard swing set?

I know one thing for sure. If we get tickets, my son will be bursting with excitement. And I’ll be standing right next to him, just as excited.

Which brings me to my final point. It’s okay to be a kid again and get excited about stuff that kids get excited about. I told you my theme this year was Boldness and Fun…….