A couple of days ago I played a poker tournament in Connecticut’s newest poker venue, the Mohegan Sun Casino.  “Newest” is actually a misnomer since Mohegan Sun is neither new to poker nor to me.  When I walked into Mo’ Sun’s still-familiar confines, a funny thing happened.  I felt some pangs of unexpected nostalgia. 
To enter the poker tournament, I needed a Mohegan [...]

The final days of my betrothal are in sight.  The last phase was strange indeed.  Journeys to Home Depot and quarreling on nuptial topics ruled the day.  Now it is time to get down to brass tacks; two business trips to take with an ancient Spartan tradition sandwiched between.  And then the conjugal period shall commence.
Loosely translated:  Our apartment is fully furnished and our wedding [...]