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 »

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 »

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

If Saturday's your day off and you live in Las Vegas, you've got just a couple of hours to unwind in peace before the tourists and crazies come out to play. I have my Saturday routine down pat, and it doesn't involve any blackjack or pole dancing. Join me for a lazy afternoon of bike riding, cigars and sweet music in Sin City. Continue reading »

Here's a rundown on what's new on the Living Las Vegas blogs this week. From reggae and real estate to job searches, nightlife and swimming, a lot's been going on. Continue reading »

Between the economy and the environment, there are plenty of good reasons to take the bus here in Southern Nevada. Now that the Regional Transportation Commission is pushing its one-day-a-month concept, I figured it was time to see for myself. And you know what? My preconceived notions about public transportation didn’t survive the trip. Continue reading »