Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada Slot machines used to play in the key of C, since it was thought to be a pleasing sound to the human mind. Busy carpet patterns were intended to keep your eyes up so you could see the games. I’ve been thinking about the subtle ways that people are manipulated…
Most years, I spend my Christmas holiday in Las Vegas. I’m going to miss it this year because it’s actually become a very comforting place for me. I get to see some friends who live there, get some comfort food at Mr. Lucky’s in the Hard Rock Hotel, and enjoy some cool weather without getting…
Every time I visit Las Vegas, I have to look for new vantage points. After all, there are only so many times you can take the same shot and expect different results. Fortunately, I found this view in a bar at the Mandarin Oriental with glass walls. The reflections on the glass can be a…
Since I seem to be in a Las Vegas state of mind this week, I thought I’d continue the streak with something that I dearly miss. This replica of the La Fontaine des Mers used to adorn the sidewalk in front of Paris Las Vegas, but it’s there no more. Instead, it was replaced with…
I love rooms with character. Frankie’s Tiki Bar in Las Vegas is like a cross between Cheers & Gilligan’s Island. The bartender knew every single person who came there, except me, of course. He wasn’t sure about letting me in, but I was able to show him that I had permission from the owner. Once…
