New Orleans Short Stories (2): The Mugging that Didn’t Happen
Read MoreNote: Stories from my eighteen days and nights in New Orleans.
New Orleans Short Stories (1): Free Beer on Canal Street
Read MoreIf you can be in love with a city, then New Orleans is my mistress. Here are some stories from my eighteen days and nights in New Orleans.
My Appearance on a Dutch Reality Television Show
Read MoreHere’s a story from the Binion’s Horseshoe era that happened in August 2003.
He Doesn’t Stand a Chance, It’s Over (Moneymaker Series Continues — Part 6)
Read MoreThis is the sixth in an extended series of articles about Chris Moneymaker’s victory at the 2003 World Series of Poker and what went on behind the scenes at the legendary Binion’s Horseshoe — before, during, and after, where I worked as Director of Public Relations.
Is the Imaginary Sky Daddy Stuck with the AT&T Cellphone Plan?
Read MoreDoes the imaginary sky daddy known to millions of human beings as “god” have lousy cell phone service?
Calling for a Boycott of Starbucks’ Jizz Cake!
Read MoreStarbucks makes strong coffee. I love strong coffee. So, I love Starbucks.
Quod erat demonstrandum.
But Seattle, we have a problem.
Your pastries suck!
But What’s His Real Name? (Moneymaker Series Continues — Part 5)
Read MoreThis is the fifth in an extended series of articles about Chris Moneymaker’s victory at the 2003 World Series of Poker and what went on behind the scenes at Binion’s Horseshoe — before, during, and after.
Any Poker Player Who Buys a Lottery Ticket is an Idiot!
Read MoreIn response to all the hype about tomorrow’s $500 million jackpot, I have a comment.
Any poker player who buys a lottery ticket is an idiot.
Ooops. Allow me to revise that.
Anyone who buys a lottery ticket is an idiot. However, poker players deserve to be singled out as a special class. They should know better.
Dinner With Old Bear at Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
Read MoreSometimes, someone else’s needs are greater than my own.
— Mark “Old Bear” Hughes
Nolan Dalla Rant: Maid to Drive Me Crazy
Maid’s carts outside my hotel room door at the New Orleans Sheraton
Read MoreI sympathize. I really do.
Working as a hotel maid must be a brutal job. It doesn’t pay shit. You’re forced to clean up other people’s filth. I can’t even begin to imagine the nasty things you see every day.
That said, I do have one simple request.
QUIT WAKING ME UP EVERY FUCKING MORNING AT 7:20 AM!
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