Two hobbies collide…

Poker has consumed much of my free time lately, as you know if you are an occasional reader of my site. If you are a longtime reader here you know that I’m also very much into woodworking. I like both, some for the same reasons and some for their very different ways fulfilling [...]

An All Volunteer Military Force

Most who read my postings on my website know I serve in the military.  But I’ve not shared my thoughts on this, mainly because I prefer to not discuss work on my personal site.  However, after reading an opinion article (and the many comments to it by readers) I felt compelled to comment myself.  The [...]

Poker Slang, terms, and “yeah right”

There are several terms in poker, just like any other game/sport, that have grown into the lexicon over the years. Many of the poker books you can buy will have a glossary at the end and I find it fun to read through there as well. Knowing these terms helps you come across [...]

Recommended Poker Book Reading List

As I’ve posted before, my latest hobby is learning how to play poker.  To accomplish this I’ve purchased many (over 10 now) poker texts in the hopes they will help me learn the basics, and ultimately play better.  Note: I still contend that I’m not playing for money, and have resisted the urgings by some [...]

The End of an Era?

One of the cool things recently shared with me is the Netflix video service.  For a minimal fee you can have one DVD sent to your home, watch when you want, send it back and get another a couple of days later.  I’ve used this to catch up on missed seasons of Battlestar Galactica.  It’s [...]