A beautiful, 2-story, 3700 square foot home was built on the site of what was previously the McIlvaney Academy which was claimed by fire in 1919. We call this home “Vanderbilt Place.” With its hardwood floors, French doors, claw foot tubs, five fireplaces and high ceilings, one would be hard pressed to find a finer place to rent for a special occasion.
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Book Review: Jan Fennell’s book, The Dog Listener
Published May 23rd 2008 in Guide Dog Texas BlogI’m always looking for books that will help my clients. Dog problems can be a big hassle, and by not knowing how to communicate with your pet, the pet can often end up being euthanized. This just tugs at your soul, and isn’t right.
Tort Reform” in Texas, Do Not Let This Happen to Your State!
Published May 23rd 2008 in Guide Dog Texas BlogEver since his days as governor of Texas, President Bush has been an advocate of limiting laws relating to civil lawsuits brought by individuals against large corporate interest and insurance companies who cause harm. Despite the unfounded legitimacy the president’s support brings to cause, the numbers show that the only real winner in the “tort reform” game is the insurance companies and large corporations.
Poker: Starting Hand Guide
Published May 23rd 2008 in Guide Dog Texas BlogThe game of Texas Hold’em poker takes minutes to learn, but there’s so much going on during an actual hand that it can take many years before a player is good enough to win consistently. It all starts with the first two cards. Knowing when to play and when to skip on a hand is the first crucial step to winning at Texas Hold’em poker. Today, I am going to run down a series of starting hands and what you should think about doing when you get them. This list assumes that you are playing at a table with seven or more players and that you are somewhat new to the game of Poker.
