Archive for April, 2006

The Perfect Tell

Friday, April 21st, 2006

Another hand I forgot to mention from the poker tournament I played at the Borgata last week: It was at the final table.  There were 9 players left.  I probably had a slightly above average chip stack.  I don't remember the particulars of the hand, but I was pretty sure I ...

A Perfect Flop

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

One hand I forgot to mention from the poker tournament I played at the Borgata last week: It was late in the tournament. I think there were only 2 tables left at that point. I had a healthy amount of chips (probably in the top 3 at my table). I am ...

Why I Love Tivo

Monday, April 17th, 2006

Here's one very straightforward example explaining why Tivo is so great: I watch Smallville.  It's not one of my favorite shows, but I watch week after week. The quality varies from episode to episode (mostly from so-so to very bad), yet somehow the season long story arc is extremely intriguing. I ...

A Greenish Thumb

Monday, April 17th, 2006

Last spring, my wife was given a beautiful, orange, Asiatic Lilly as a gift for helping out at my daughter's pre-school. My wife and I have the blackest thumbs in the world. We let the plant sit in the plastic pot on our deck and had every intention of planting ...

Borgata Love It!

Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

My wife and I just back from a two night trip to Atlantic City.  We stayed at the Trump Marina hotel, which is conveniently located near The Borgata, which is Atlantic City's newest and fanciest casino/hotel.  We wanted to stay at The Borgata, but it was $250/night.  Since Trump Marina ...