When you’re going through a tough time, becoming a hospice volunteer might seem like the last thing you’d want to do. But by helping people at the end of their lives, I gained a much greater appreciation of my own. Continue reading »

The Firefly has landed. If you live in Las Vegas and discover a craving for tapas, it’s totally unnecessary to pack your bags and book a flight to Spain. A trip across the Atlantic is as close as Paradise and more delicious than you could have imagined. Continue reading »

Imagine the scene. Kings, queens and bishops lined up by the thousands in the Grand Ballroom of the South Point Hotel and Casino. Hundreds of battles waged simultaneously – gambits offered, attacks mounted, kings endangered. How is it possible that a major chess tournament has been held in Las Vegas for the last 25 years and I have known nothing about it? Continue reading »

In an espresso culture, could tea be the next big thing? A trip to the World Tea Expo at Mandalay Bay certainly gave me that impression. In a whirlwind afternoon, I found myself steeped in all things tea. I left feeling enlightened, educated and more than a little stimulated. Continue reading »

Shakespeare, strippers, sodas and sluts.... these are a few of my favorite things... Seriously, you need to read this week's posts... Continue reading »

"She's Back!" So shouts the poster in the lobby of the Bootlegger Bistro on South Las Vegas Boulevard. Yes, Kelly Clinton is back, hosting her "Open Mic Cabaret" every Monday night. It's the best show deal in town, and the pizza's not bad, either. Continue reading »