Loathing and Fear in Las Vegas: 101 Things I Dislike About the World
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I updated my “loathing and fear” list.
Listed in no particular order, here are 101 people, places, and things I can’t stand at this very moment:
A Weekend with the Brunsons in Montana
Read MoreI spent several days with the Doyle, Todd, and the Brunson family at their ranches and lakeside homes in Montana. Here’s a bunch of photos of them and the trip.
Facing the Firing Squad: Lynn Gilmartin
Read MoreLynn Gilmartin is one of the most dedicated and driven professionals working in poker media today. She’s on-the-scene at most major poker events and totally immerses herself into what she covers, wherever it happens. Gilmartin has interviewed everyone who’s notable in the game. Her obvious subject knowledge, quick wit, and high-profile stature have made her into one of poker’s most recognizable and watchable personalities.
Ballbusting Ballactica — My NFL Wagers (Week 2)
Tom Schneider’s Moving Musical Tribute to Lou Gehrig
Read MoreTom Schneider wrote and performed a song tribute to the late baseball legend. Inspired by greater awareness about ALS — also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease” — Schneider was motivated to learn more about the legendary baseball player beneath the famed pinstripes. The result of that inquisitiveness is this song.
President Obama Cheated On Me
Read MoreMr. President — you cheated on me.
I no longer trust you.
An Update from Jack McClelland
Read MoreJack McClelland is very ill. He’s awaiting a heart transplant. Now retired, Jack is struggling to get by each day and stay strong. I think I can speak for everyone in the poker world that we wish Jack good health and a full recovery.
A Stunning Turn of Events for Legalized Sports Gambling in New Jersey
Read MoreNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order which will permit legalized sports gambling in New Jersey — effective immediately.
Wow!
Where Should I Watch Monday Night Football?
Read MoreI dislike sports bars.
Loud obnoxious pricks. Bimbo waitresses. Bad service. Shitty food. Lousy drinks. Constant noise. Fanboy fantasy football jokers fist-pumping every time some tight end catches a 6-yard pass completion. It’s fucking torture.
A Visit to Sonoma Wine Country: Chateau Montelena
Read MoreThis is the second in a series of travel essays about a recent visit to California’s wine country. This past week, Marieta and I were joined by close friends and fellow wine aficionados Mark and Tina Napolitano in beautiful Sonoma County, where we enjoyed tastings at several local wineries. Today, I shall focus on the experience of visiting and tasting one of the most famous wines in the history of California wine production — Chateau Montelena.
My Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
Tiger123
Anonymous Eccentric
Kevin Un
Melissa Hayden
Todd Anderson
Stevan Goldman
Charlie Ciresi
Eric Schneller
Tanya Devenport
Peter Secor
Roger Rodd
Scott Wilson
Gareth Edwards
Shawn Rice
Billy the Greek
Linda Keenan
Sue Schneider
Tom Oldcroft
