Otis

Otis is not a common name. You don't really hear it often unless you're actually close to someone with that name, or have something to do with Otis Air Force Base in Massachusetts. Maybe cabaret singers sing the song with the title 'Miss Otis Regrets,' but on a whole, it's fairly obscure.

The family next door brought home a beagle puppy for their young daughters yesterday. Apparently, the name hadn't been decided on before getting home. After overhearing some choices, they landed on 'Otis,' before it was time to eat.

I caught up a bit with my newspapers yesterday and latched onto a WSJ story about Beth Raymer and a book she's written about what's been her life so far. The book is titled, Lay the Favorite and is a story about her association and experience, direct and indirect, with the raffish world of sports gamblers, strippers and boxers. Beth is young and wholesome looking, and apparently took good notes. Hollywood beckons.

Intrigued by the book, I searched for reviews. Found online reviews, and yes, they were helpful. Beth's book will land on the night table and compete for attention. I've wasted $16 on things of far less permanence than a book.

At one point in the book, Beth is apparently struggling and spends nights in a $17 motel (only her book is cheaper) with her dog named Otis.

I cannot believe the people next door already read the book.

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