Monthly Archives: February 2009

Stick a fork in them, they’re done.

Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 by Jim

The Detroit Pistons will probably (I hope) limp into the playoffs in 7th or 8th place, only to be bounced by Boston or Cleveland. The best case scenario I see is they hold onto 6th place but then they get … Continue reading →

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Happiness and Heartache.

Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 by Jim

Today I came across a reminder of a great day, a reminder that inspired me to start writing. I was outside mowing the lawn on a beautifully hot August day in 2007, the type of day one dreams of while … Continue reading →

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Cheap entertainment just got cheaper.

Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 by Jim

Thank god the Twitter Poker Tour resumes tonight, because I am having a day from hell at work and need the laughs tonight.  If you play poker online at Full Tilt or Pokerstars you really should check it out, the … Continue reading →

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What a certain betting pattern has been telling me lately.

Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2009 by Jim

The betting pattern I’m talking about is- making the same sized bet on consecutive streets, and usually this is telling me the villain is feeling weak and/or vulnerable.  For instance, villain raises 4x the big blind pre-flop.  On the flop … Continue reading →

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