Maggie's Farm

Texas Throw 'Em. Video at Reason TV

The Politics of Poker and online gambling, also at Reason TV. I do not know how the gummint can try to control online gambling, but leave the casinos alone. Besides, isn't the gummint in the sinful gambling business itself? Lotteries, etc?

Excellent basic info for the new cigar-smoker (yes, we are always ten years behind the fad curve, here at Maggie's. Next post: Fun With Hula Hoops.)

Good advice on cigar storage. (Including Don't use analog hygromofisticators - they are inaccurate. In the old days, they used apple cores as humidifiers, and no hygrometers. I like that idea - a nice apple smell.) Like an earthworm, a decent cigar out in the air will begin to lose its vitality in two hours unless it's a muggy day.

All this post needs is a bit on Port and Cognac, but I won't do that. They are delicious, but give me a headache if I consume them in a masculine volume.

Re photo: Not to worry. I unwrapped those Montes before I put them away.