Zarkana is Like Eating Last Night’s Leftovers
Read MoreZarkana is the latest production in Cirque du Soleil’s wildly-popular global franchise which combines extraordinary acrobatic feats with live original music and the art of dance.
My 500th Blog Post
A small town in Belgium, October 2013
Read More“Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.”
― E.L. Doctorow
Why Britney Spears Matters
Read More”While the show’s producers claim Spears is singing along with backing tracks of her own voice, there was little evidence Britney sang a note live.”
— Rolling Stone (Online) on Britney Spears’ debut show at Planet Hollywood on December 27, 2013
NFL Wild Card Games (Early Picks)
Read MoreSunday was a nice way to end the regular season, going 6 wins and 3 losses — for a profit of $2,010. The three losses came by a combined 5 points, so it could have been a monster day. I’ll still take it.
Futures bets also performed well, going 6 wins and 3 losses, for a nice win totaling $2,985 for the season. Two of the losers lost by a half-game. Like I said, I’ll take it.
Best Bets went a combined 3-1 last week (for all wagers), which now puts that category into the black for the first time this season.
Happy NFL New Year!
Read MoreIt’s the final weekend of the NFL regular season and the last slate of games for the year. So, let’s go out with a bang.
Note: So far, my futures bets are 5-1, with three wagers still to be graded (see below). I expect to go 1-2 on these plays today, for a final tally of 6 wins and 3 losses on futures. Those plays and results will be tabulated into this week’s results.
Movie Review: Saving Mr. Banks
Read MoreSaving Mr. Banks is a much deeper, darker, and ultimately more powerful film than one might expect from Disney Studios.
Movie Review: American Hustle
Read More“American Hustle” is a story of slimeballs and scumbags.
I loved it.
Which Poker Player Left $300,000 in the Back Seat of a Taxi?
Read MoreYesterday’s Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that $300,000 in hundred-dollar bills was left in the back seat of a local taxi cab. It was wrapped up inside a brown paper bag.
The Best Gifts I Ever Received — a Blanket, a Cat, and a Silver Charm
Read MoreWhat are the best gifts you’ve ever received?
Truth is, our most precious gifts are the things we often take for granted. Things like good health, our family, and our friends. These are priceless treasures, far more valuable than we realize — until they’re gone.
Every Day is Christmas Morning
Read MoreYou know what I want for Christmas?
Nothing.
That’s right. Absolutely nothing at all.
Please. I beg of you. I don’t want anyone going out and buying me a gift.
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