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Las Vegas’ Best (and Worst) Foodie Spots for Sports Bettors

Las Vegas’ Best (and Worst) Foodie Spots for Sports Bettors

Posted by on Mar 16, 2022 in Blog, Las Vegas, Restaurant Reviews, Sports Betting, Travel | 0 comments

 

 

 

So, you want to enjoy a good meal but you also have to watch the ballgame, right?  Been there, myself.

If you’re “in action,” it’s always more fun to watch your money (hopefully win), and preferably with a big juicy ribeye.  I totally get it.

Unfortunately, while Las Vegas is the sports betting capital of the world, the restaurant and dining choices at (or adjacent to) most of the race and sportsbooks leave something to be desired.

Here’s another way of putting it:  They mostly suck.

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Dolly Parton Belongs in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame

Dolly Parton Belongs in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by on Mar 14, 2022 in Blog, Music and Concert Reviews | 2 comments

 

 

 

Hello Dolly!

So, news flash today — Dolly Parton declined the nomination to be inducted into this year’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Read:  Dolly Parton Bows Out of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominations

Predictably, I have a few thoughts:

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Maybe the Future is Brighter Than We Think

Maybe the Future is Brighter Than We Think

Posted by on Mar 13, 2022 in Blog, Politics, What's Left | 0 comments

 

Ukrainian parliament

 

“Ukraine is incredibly lucky to have so many young people in positions of power.”

Something struck me today while watching a member of the Ukrainian parliament being interviewed on television.  She pleaded for help while vowing to continue the fight for her nation’s future sovereignty.

The revelation was how Ukraine’s resistance is being led by so many brave YOUNG people.

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The Face of War

The Face of War

Posted by on Mar 12, 2022 in Blog, Essays | 0 comments

 

 

 

I admit to knowing little about art. I’ve been to museums. I know what I like. And, I enjoy expanding my horizons. However, for most of us art (more precisely, works of art) is something rich people collect.

Then, I came across the story about Daria Marchenko, a Ukrainian artist from Kyiv.

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100 Essential Albums: #89 — A Happening in Central Park by Barbra Streisand (1967)

100 Essential Albums: #89 — A Happening in Central Park by Barbra Streisand (1967)

Posted by on Mar 11, 2022 in 100 Essential Albums, Blog, Music and Concert Reviews | 0 comments

 

 

“I forgot the words in front of 125,000 people — and I wasn’t cute about it or anything — I was shocked; I was terrified; That prevented me from performing for all these years. I didn’t sing and charge people for 27 years because of that night….I was like, ‘God, I don’t know. What if I forget the words again?'”

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