In a North Dakota State of Mind
Read MoreNorth Dakota Short Stories.
Why I Refuse to Watch NFL Football in a Public Place
Read MoreNotice to the world:
Do not, I repeat DO NOT, ask me to watch NFL football in a public place.
Ever.
Did the 2007 Academy Awards Kill the Stu Ungar Movie?
Executive Producer Graham King at the 2007 Academy Awards, accepting the Best Picture Oscar
Read MoreAnyone who’s aware of the Stu Ungar story knows there’s a great movie to be made about his life. Yes, I’m biased since I co-wrote Ungar’s biography with Peter Alson titled One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey ‘the Kid’ Ungar.
The Passing of Tom Sexton
Read MoreMike Sexton announced his brother Tom Sexton passed away. He died of pancreatic cancer. Tom will be remembered as one of the most joyous people some of us have ever known. He will surely be missed. The following article appeared when Tom’s illness was first announced a month ago.
Happy 60th Birthday Stu Ungar
Read MoreAs September nears a close, I’d be remiss was I not to acknowledge what would have been the 60th birthday of the late Stu Ungar.
Closing Down Poker Rooms: What Happens When Bean Counters Run Casinos
Read MoreYou’re looking at what used to be the poker room at the M Casino in Las Vegas.
Take a closer look. This photo wasn’t taken at 3 am. More like 3 pm during the weekend — prime time in the casino business.
Notice anything missing? How about people? There are none!
My NFL Picks: Week 4
Fargo
Read MoreTell someone you’re spending a week in Fargo, and a blank stare is likely to be chaperoned by a single word.
Why?
I had no idea what to expect on this, my first trip to Fargo, North Dakota. Well, I thought I knew what to expect — which turned out to be completely wrong.
Here’s my trip report.
Airline Depot
Read MoreAir travel has become like riding on a city bus, only with wings.
From the moment you’re prodded and patted down by the TSA to the time you’re buckled into a flying tin can breathing recycled oxygen, air travel is a thoroughly hectic experience.
My NFL Picks: Week 3
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
