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 »

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 »

"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 »

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 »

The M Resort opened this month, extending the Las Vegas Strip seven miles south, into Henderson. Is that good news or bad news for locals? Very good, if you ask me. The M comes with nice architecture, good food, beautiful views and an interesting Italian wine-serving gizmo called the Enomatic. Continue reading »