Somebody’s Knockin’ at the Door, Somebody’s Ringin’ My Bell
When I moved into this house 15 years ago, the first thing I did was install a large sign made out of brass. The brassy sign read: NO SOLICITING.
Read MoreTexans Must Elect Beto O’Rourke
It’s easy to be cynical about politics. That’s because politicians make it easy for us to be cynical.
However, on rare occasions, a politician comes along who’s different.
Beto O’Rourke is very different.
Read MoreThe 20 Craziest Bets I’ve Ever Made (One Isn’t True) — Guess Which One
In January 1971, I made my first-ever sports wager.
I remember the game all too well because it was my first loser. I lost $1.
Read MoreThings That Piss Me Off at Restaurants: Baby Tables
Promptly at 4 pm yesterday, Marieta and I entered an Italian restaurant in Las Vegas.
“Do you have a reservation?” we were asked.
The restaurant was graveyard empty.
“Nope.”
Fortunately, the seating host was able to squeeze us in. Lucky us.
Read MoreEmotional Rescue Redux: Short Takes on Parties, Christian Groups, Mission Impossible, the NFL Boycott, and More
Today is Sunday, August 19th, 2018. The scattershooting continues….
Read MoreThe Night Gary Busey Threatened to Break Steve McDonald’s Arm
PREFACE
A few weeks ago, BARGE was held at Binion’s Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. This marked my 22nd consecutive year to attend the annual poker and social gathering, which is a week-long festival of fun. This year might have been the last such event at Binion’s. We’ll see about that. However, BARGE is certain to continue being held somewhere in Las Vegas. Visit www.barge.org for more information.
Read More100 Essential Albums: #94 — Back to Black by Amy Winehouse (2006)
I fall in love every day. Not with people, but with situations.
— Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse’s stratospheric talent as a singer-songwriter-performer was overshadowed by her often scandalous behavior and trainwreck of a personal life, which led to her untimely death at age 27. Drug abuse had been an ongoing problem for Winehouse, but her official cause of death in 2011 was alcohol poisoning. Some contend the constant 24/7 paparazzi harassment and tabloid-inflamed tensions really killed her.
Read MoreEmotional Rescue: Short Takes on Aretha, Catholicism, Casinos, Omarosa, and Other Topics
Today is Thursday, August 16th, 2018. The scattershooting begins….
Read MoreTen Splendid Summer Wines for Less than $7
Love to drink wine in the summertime?
Yeah, me too!
Read MoreAirlines and Air Travel Safety: Is it Time for a Take Off?
Fact: Air travel has never been safer.
Also a fact: Air travel has never been more of a hassle.
Are these two statements correlated? Probably so.
Read MoreFacing the Firing Squad
