Calistri's Corner

Pokerati’s Dan M is known for his proclivity for catching people saying embarrassing things and podcasting them for all the world to hear.  I have been victimized by Dan and have wondered all these months how I was going to get my revenge.  But good things come to those that wait.  

It seems Dan was featured on a recent Quick/DFW Girl Talk podcast.  If you ever saw Dan’s rhinestone encrusted sun glasses, you’ve probably long had your suspicions.  But listening to the 9/12/07 podcast entitled “The Balancing Act” will convince even the skeptics that Dan M is indeed one of us.  Call me later this week Dan, and we can exchange some make-up tips.   

Perchance to Dream….

Otis is one of my favs.  He’s a terrific writer, a mischievous boy, a responsible man, and a pretty great human being all the way around.  So I like that we have a lot of vices in common.  I view my smoking, drinking and poker playing as some of the key elements that bond us as blogging brothers. 

There is one thing we share that I know each of us would prefer we didn’t; neither of us can sleep worth a damn.  During the 2007 WSOP, Otis and I exchanged sleep reports.  While we each seemed to improve as the series played on, it was still rare if either of us posted 6 hours/night.  And right now, I’d settle for five.   

I could sleep when I was young and I come from a long line of sleepoholics.  My parents could snooze long after the Saturday cartoons had run their course.  I have no clock to punch or classes to attend.  I want to sleep.  I like sleeping, damn it.  But after four hours, I’m wired for sound.  I’ve tried drinking before bed.   I’ve tried a relaxing jacuzzi before bed.  I’ve tried a drunken jacuzzi before bed.  I’ve tried both going to bed early and staying up late.  Nada. 

So if anyone has any ideas that don’t involve prescription drugs, let me have ‘em.  I gotta find a way back into dream land.                     

This entry was posted on Saturday, September 15th, 2007 at 8:35 am and is filed under Uncategorized.