Yesterday, I was in meetings for most of the day, so I didn't have a chance to post anything. After two days of beautiful weather, it's another cold, dreary day in the city.
Charles Slack (a constructor whom I've never heard) is the author of today's puzzle, called "All Mine." Here are the theme answers:
17A: British megalithic monument (STONEHENGE). Do you remember the scene in European Vacation when the Griswalds visited this ancient landmark? This was one of the funniest scenes in an otherwise mediocre movie:
55A: Deceitful one (SANDBAGGER). This type of person downplays his/her ability in order to deceive someone, especially in gambling and in golf.
10D: Town near Monterey (PEBBLE BEACH). Home to one of the most widely-regarded golf courses in the world. Also the resident of Clint Eastwood, George Lopez, and Charles Schwab!
24D: College auditorium event (ROCK CONCERT). There's nothing like seeing your favorite bands play live! We attended a great event over the summer, and we're all looking forward to the Voodoo Experience this Halloween!
The cryptoquote for today is by George Allen, Sr.:
"Every time you win, you're reborn; when you lose, you die a little."
George Allen, Sr. (1885-1972) was a Virginia state senator, as well as a founder of the law firm Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen (lol!) back in 1910. They handle personal injuries and there are still several family members who are partners. I did a Google search to find out what was the oldest law firm in the U.S. . . . It turned out to be Howard, Kohn, Sprague & Fitzgerald (HKSF), founded in 1786! It was founded originally as Enoch Perkins.
Gym tonight. . . . Matthew and I celebrate our 20th anniversary tomorrow!
Till then. . . .
Signing off,
The Puzzlechick
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