Poker Joe

December 13th, 2015 I remember the day, the moment, the time like it was yesterday.  I was watching the Cowboys play the Packers on a Sunday afternoon and I glanced down at my cell.  I saw my friend Doug's name appear and I immediately knew something was wrong because while Doug and I were always tight, he didn't usually call me. We texted, we played poker, we hung out, but a phone call from him o

If he were still alive, my best friend Joe, aka Poker Joe, would have turned 45 today.  Undoubtedly, we would have spent last night -since it was a Saturday -  eating some sushi, having a few drinks and celebrating with our friends. Joe passed away unexpectedly a little over 3 years ago.  Joe was taken way to soon, just hours after a party at my house,  where I've never seen him happier and more f