A Photo History of Poker (Part 1)
Read MoreWhat follows is the history of poker in photographs.
This is Part 1, which covers the period 10,000 BC up through 1975 AD.
Let’s begin.
The Kindness of Strangers
Read More“All people are the same; only their habits differ.”
― Confucius
Mexican Food — North Dakota Style
Mango’s Mexican restaurant, west of Fargo, North Dakota — terrible sign but great food
Read MoreI love this place!
Who’d guess there’s a terrific Mexican restaurant in North Dakota?
Well, there is. It’s called Mango’s.
Twenty Things That Drive Me Crazy About Staying in Hotels
Read MoreEach of the past ten years, I’ve spent an average of 120 days and just as many sleepless nights staying in hotels. For the math-challenged, that adds up to about 1,200 nights, equal to three-and-a-half years of my life.
I know something about hotels and now wish to share some things that drive me crazy.
Concert Review: Rod Stewart at The Coliseum (Caesars Palace Las Vegas)
Read MoreMidway through last Saturday night’s performance at The Coliseum in Las Vegas, Rod Stewart gazed over yet another sold-out crowd and quipped to the audience, “it’s a pretty good show, isn’t it?”
A Mother’s Day Worth Remembering
With my Mother about ten years ago
Read MoreYou’ve probably never heard of Anna Jarvis.
She created the holiday we celebrate today, known as Mother’s Day. This occasion was first recognized in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a federal proclamation making the holiday official. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the very first Mother’s Day.
The Worst Mass Murderer in History (It’s Probably Not Who You Think)
And the runner-up is…
Read MoreWho’s the worst mass murderer in history?
It’s not who you think.
Why Do Restaurants Jerk Around with Good Old-Fashioned Cornbread?
Furious!
Read MoreHow difficult is it to make cornbread?
Here’s the basic recipe. Take cornmeal mix. Add in a few eggs. Pour in some milk. Mix and then fold into a buttered pan. Bake for about half an hour. And serve.
Done!
Thirty-Two Things You Should Know Before Inviting Me to Dinner
Read MoreIn the coming months, I expect to get flooded with dinner invitations.
Everyone who is anyone is in Las Vegas during June and July, and that means I’m in heavy demand.
Updating the Dewey Tomko Controversy — What (Apparently) Happened
Read MoreHere’s the latest on the Dewey Tomko controversy.
Following multiple telephone conversations and e-mail exchanges I had with several key people on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, I have come closer to a viable explanation as to what really took place regarding Mr. Tomko’s (alleged) involvement with the controversial editorial which appeared in The Press of Atlantic City (newspaper and website), which was subsequently re-reported by other media.
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