Random Ramblings

Why I Like Poker (Part 2)

January 21, 2006 · 1 comment

Now safely back on the east coast after my week in Colorado, this morning I read James McManus’ weekly poker column in the New York Times with great interest. He notes a quote by Alexis de Tocqueville that in a lot of respects sums up my newfound facination with the game (and probably everyone elses, …

January 16, 2006 · 0 comments

I’m in the LaGuardia airport this morning, trying to stay half full – here’s why: We had a really bad wind storm on Saturday night, and the power went out in our house at around 1AM. As of right now (Monday morning), we STILL don’t have power. My wife and I stayed at a nearby …

I’ve really taken a liking to playing No Limit Texas Hold’em these days, mostly online at Full Tilt Poker. There’s something about this game that pulls me in – I think it’s the combination of luck, bravery, and mathematics.  I’m reading a book right now by professional player Phil Gordon called “Phil Gordon’s Little Green Book” …

Saw this movie on Christmas Day (a great day to go to the movies, by the way). Very well done. Heath Ledger was just outstanding – if he wins the Oscar it would not surprise me. It also amazes me that the subject matter hasn’t caused more of a stir – it really tells you …

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