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I am married to the love of my life. We have three teenage daughters, because of which I know I will NEVER run out of topics to write about.

I spent more years than I want to publicly declare working in the escrow industry.

I love poker, cooking and writing,

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Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 96 of 252

As difficult as it is to choose just one Biblical verse and label it a "favorite," were I pressed for an answer, I would have to say the last half of John 16:33 is my favorite verse. Jesus, just prior to his arrest and crucifixion, is speaking to His disciples. The disciples know that something is coming, but have no idea wh... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) TV show reviews: Good Eats with Alton Brown: 7 of 18
"Good Eats" is on my must-see list for cooking shows. Where most cooking shows will take you through the step-by-step process of cooking (add a teaspoon of this and a cup of that), Alton Brown takes the time to explain WHY you need to add a teaspoon of this, and what will happen if you don't. Or, what will happen if you add ... More..
Food & Drink > Baking Stocking up: What every baker's pantry needs: 6 of 15

While cooking is a very forgiving talent in that one can experiment with the recipe, even if accidentally, and still produce a delicious final product, baking involves chemical reactions and measurements and ingredients must be precise. Therefore, it is imperative that a baker's pantry contain certain ingredients that will c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Explaining Pastor Jeremiah Wright's speech: 4 of 10
It is difficult for me to relate to the bitterness of Pastor Jeremiah Wright's oratory. This is not because I'm not black; it is because of my personality. I've never been the type to pick at old wounds. I'm not one to sacrifice today's joy in favor of lamenting yesterday's injustices. These things seem counterproductive and... More..
Personal Finance > Insurance (Other) Basics of title insurance: 2 of 5

Title insurance is unique in the insurance industry. Where all other forms of insurance insure against a FUTURE event, title insurance protects against events that occurred in the PAST. This is why you pay continuing premiums for other insurance policies, but pay for title insurance only once, at the close of the transaction... More..
Business > Project Management Hiring a great project manager: 5 of 12
The choice of project manager can either make or break a project. In order to select the best candidate, it is essential to recognize the qualities that make an effective and successful project manager. A successful manager must posses strong leadership skills in order to be an effective team-builder. The key to team-buildin... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Common spice mixes and when to use them: 4 of 9
The most common spice mixtures are not your favorite grilled meat rubs, but probably ARE in your pantry right now. Many people may not recognize these items as spice mixes, and incorrectly assume instead that these are stand-alone spices. Chili powder. This is combination of several different ground chilies (most commonly pa... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Deciding between sea salt or iodized salt for your cooking: 7 of 15
I suppose I'm just simple folk. I don't feel the need to buy a separate gizmo to slice my eggs, mince my garlic, or chop my vidalia onion. I already own one gadget that can tackle all those tasks. I call it a "knife." I've always thought that Picasso was either blind, deranged, a drug addict or some combination of the three,... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Bringing back seized chocolate: 2 of 4
Melting chocolate is a delicate process which, if improperly done, can result in seized chocolate. When chocolate seizes, it becomes grainy, hard and impossible to use. Your best bet is to discard the seized chocolate and begin anew. However, the addition of fat (butter will work better than cream) to the mixture can sometim... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Common mistakes when taking a cruise: 6 of 11
Cruising can provide a wonderful, relaxing, even exotic vacation, but cruising is not necessarily for everyone. One of the main advantages to a cruise is budgeting. The room and all meals are included in one set price, which is paid in advance of the trip. However, many people don't realize that additional costs can accrue o... More..