Archive for June, 2008

A Few Famous Poker Hands

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Even with the decline in the number of US players due to current US legislation it seams that everyone loves poker. From the number of online poker rooms, the players that play free online poker and the many tournaments is is clear that the poker boom of the last decade (both online and landbased) is still in effect. There are many new stories about (in)famous poker hands, bad beats and great feats of victory but in my opinion the most famous hands are those that have stood the test of time. My two favorites are “Dead Man’s Hand” and “Texas Dolly”- those and a few others are the main topics here. (Read the full post about ‘A Few Famous Poker Hands’…)

Clothes Scottsdale

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Boutique shopping is the way to go. Clothes Scottsdale is no different. You get Scottsdale premier shopping at Scottsdale boutiques. Boutiques are centres for fashion accessories, where you will find several dozens of fashion accessories for kids, teens, men, and women. Style advisors at the salons can give you fashion advice and full style makeovers.

Uptown boutiques always attract a good number of customers, as they are attractively designed and conveniently positioned, most likely in a mall. Scottsdale boutique shopping is no different and you can experience Scottsdale premium shopping at one. (Read the full post about ‘Clothes Scottsdale’…)

Love not Fear

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Being a divorced parent can initially be a scary experience. You’ve just been emotionally slammed. The partner that you made a life time commitment to has fled the scene, and you are now scratching your head and feeling overwhelmed with dozens of questions scurrying around inside your head, juggling like a maniac. How am I going to take care of these kids? Will I have a social life ever again? Will my parents be disappointed? Will I have to listen to my sister June say “I told you he was a creep?” Will the kids have abandonment issues? It goes on and on.

This scenario is the one that pops out first when divorce happens to your life. It is motivated by fear. (Read the full post about ‘Love not Fear’…)

Top 5 Tips for Pairing Wine and Food

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

You have to learn from trial and error what wine tastes best with what food. You will be able to eventually know right away what wine works with your menu. In the meantime, you can use the following 5 tips that experts use to know what direction to go with your wine and food pairing.

These tips give you some basic facts about pairing food and wine that can help you to understand more about why some wine and some foods do not mix well or why some wines work perfect with certain foods. Having this basic knowledge will help you out tremendously in your effort to learn how to pair wine and food.

1. Avoid food that damages the taste of the wine. (Read the full post about ‘Top 5 Tips for Pairing Wine and Food’…)

The River of Life

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

There are times when I am speaking to a group that I choose to use a flowing river as a means of describing the ebb and flow of life and the living experience.

There are strong fast currents that demand your immediate attention and there are slower subtle currents that influence your path and will lead you astray if you are not aware of your direction.

When you go through the educational process to gain knowledge and get life experience you are learning how to swim and stay afloat against these currents. The more balanced and stable your knowledge and experience is the more prepared you are for the demands of the river of life. (Read the full post about ‘The River of Life’…)