Rationalizing: attempting to explain or justify one’s own or another’s behavior (or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these … More
Category: Bad play
March Madness
I won’t lie… I’ve been running really good at the poker tables for the last six months. At least that … More
Bible Story
SOURCE: unedited text copied from https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/oldtestament/section11/ Edited by KKing David (deletions / insertions) Job KKing David [universal replace] is a not-so-wealthy man living … More
My Head is Going to Explode
It’s Tuesday night poker and a new player has arrived and taken seat 10. For purposes of this blog, I’ll … More
Show Time
“No offense,” said the villain after the hand ended, “but after we’re all-in, aren’t we supposed to turn our cards … More
Straight Man
A few days ago, I picked up a novel at the local library, on the staff recommendations shelf… Straight Man, by … More
Trust Thyself
Staring at the guy at the far end of the table, I see his eyes blink rapidly several times. Really … More
Such Fantastic Hands, So Little Time for Blogging
Phantasmagoria (from Merriam-Webster’s dictionary): a constantly shifting complex succession of things seen or imagined a scene that constantly changes a … More
Hero Calling (is) for Dummies
A week ago, poker pro Jonathan Little tweeted “I have yet to hero call correctly in the #wsop.” A “hero … More
Pocket Aces in Weird Spaces
It was Friday night, which means a low-stakes, live Texas Holdem cash game. After a frustrating first hour, my stack … More