Archive for December 2008
Live lobster – served as sashimi
I have seen god in the eyes of live lobster sashimi on my plate at Sushi Taro. It really freaked me out. The Handsome Chef of Sushi Taro, Imamoto, greeted me and explained the day’s specials. “Live lobster” was #1. “It is delicious, but very expensive.” I am undaunted. I ordered it for Sarah and…
Read MoreOne of the best days of my life.
Eight years ago today I spoke these words in front of a few friends and family in St. Louis. I promise, to the end of my days, to take care of you; to return the love you've shown me threefold, and to always be your best supporter. I look forward to a life of anticipating…
Read MoreWhy I love Netflix: The Watch Instantly Feature
Sarah and I haven't watched live television since we got a Tivo 4 or 5 years ago. But now, we're not really even tied to what gets broadcast on cable any more. For the last few weeks we've been working our way through Heroes first on iTunes, and then on Netflix. We're not watching actual…
Read MoreSafdar Tournament Poker Bootcamp: Results
[I love this photo of Vegas I took on the strip outside Planet Hollywood. Rampant overbuilding, sex blatantly for sale, and Salvation Army, all in the same shot. It's the epitome of the city to me. -Shabbir] Though I played a lot of poker, and met a new poker colleague who lives in the Bay…
Read MorePoker coaching
So my coach and I have settled into a new routine. I play all week, pick a session at random, and then run it through a processor and add my notes and send it off. A day later he sends back notes on my notes and we get on the phone and talk for an…
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