September 30, 2009
Looking for the mother lode of Las Vegas kitsch? Visit the Bonanza Gift Shop, a fantastically fun place for those who love all things Vegas. Continue reading »
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About Tami Cowden
Tami Cowden makes her living as a writer in Las Vegas, primarily writing briefs as an appellate and commercial litigation attorney for the Las Vegas office of one the largest law firms in the country. Tami is also an award-winning author of romance and mystery. She lives with her husband, three basset hounds, and three cats in a vintage home in an area of the Vegas Valley widely considered to be Las Vegas, but actually called Paradise.
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September 23, 2009
Secrets of publishing are revealed to the attendees of the monthly meeting of Cactus Rose Romance Writers, the Las Vegas chapter of Romance Writers of America. Continue reading »
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September 16, 2009
Las Vegas hasn’t imploded all if its architectural history. The Las Vegas High School Historic District offers a great place to glimpse a fantastic collection of Tudor and Mission Revival, bungalows, and Spanish- styled homes. But you have to like law firms if you visit here, because they’ve set up shop in these wonderful vintage homes. Continue reading »
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September 2, 2009
Vegas may be known and loved for its over-the-top artificiality. But those of us who live here know how to find the natural beauty that surrounds us, and far surpasses all the neon glitter. Continue reading »
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August 26, 2009
Sure, you can find plenty of places to take your hard-playing, high-flying friends and family when they visit Sin City. But what do you do when your sweet, elderly relatives come to stay? Strip clubs and high stakes poker probably won’t cut it. Fortunately, Vegas offers plenty of attractions appropriate for visiting with mom. Continue reading »
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August 19, 2009
Most of my time is spent in the pursuit of truth, justice and the jurisprudential way. In other words, I am a lawyer. As such, I do lawyerly things, I also have a keen avocation for researching vintage homes. Much to my delight, every now and again, these two aspects of my life intersect. And so, on a fine Thursday afternoon not long ago, I attended a luncheon celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. Continue reading »
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August 12, 2009
The party included bingo with Elvis-related kitsch for prizes, a silent auction of Elvis memorabilia with impressive pedigrees, karaoke singing by some damn good Elvis impersonators, and trivia I had no hope of answering. But most of all, it was a chance for people to talk about their fond memories or recent discovery of an entertainer who lives on in spirit, if not in body. Continue reading »
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August 5, 2009
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, former mob lawyer and "the happiest mayor in the universe" celebrated his 70th birthday in true Sin City style: surrounded by showgirls and applauded by a crowd of fans. Oh -- and lots of gin. Continue reading »
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May 7, 2009
Yard sales in Las Vegas? You might think that a community that consists of so many people from somewhere else wouldn’t have a lot of stuff to sell. But you’d be wrong. As with everything else, Vegas offers a mix of new and old, faded and bold. Continue reading »
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May 1, 2009
Bocce courts, organic vegetables, symphony concerts, terrific views – if you're looking for a nice suburban experience in Las Vegas, head for Green Valley Ranch, an award-winning master-planned community in Henderson. Continue reading »
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