by scribe | Jan 17, 2012 | current news, literature, off-topic, ruminations
Yesterday Kay got an automated phone call from Fed Ex saying that we should expect a package before 10:30 am today, which required a signature. We had no idea what it was. “Are you expecting a package?” she asked me. Precisely at 10:26 the doorbell rang,...
by scribe | Jan 3, 2012 | current news, tournaments
The New Year Open ended yesterday on a very positive note for me. After winning zero prizes and having zero good tournaments in 2011, I broke both streaks. I’m not sure exactly which prize I’ll win, but I’m in line for either a tie for third place or...
by scribe | Jan 1, 2012 | current news, games, positions, tournaments
After taking most of the month of December off, I’m back and here to wish you a happy new year chessically and otherwise. To get 2012 off to a fast start, I’m playing in the New Year Open at Santa Clara, a Bay Area Chess event. Unfortunately it does not...
by scribe | Dec 10, 2011 | current news, tournaments
I know you’re all wondering why I haven’t posted here for a few days. Right? You’re all wondering that, aren’t you? Well, the short answer is that I had a big deadline to meet this week which has basically devoured all my free time. But now...
by scribe | Nov 23, 2011 | current news, games, literature
Your game is featured on chessgames.com as the Game of the Day! Thanks to Matt Hayes for spotting this! (He’s the one who drew the circle in the screen capture, not me.) I’ve been wondering when, if ever, chessgames.com would get around to putting...
by scribe | Nov 19, 2011 | current news, off-topic
As you guys know, I try to avoid off-topic posts. I never have ads or promotions on this site. However, after careful thought I’d like to mention a way that you can help a charity that I like without any cost to you. All you need is a Facebook account....
