Vegas: architecture
Much of the architecture in and around Las Vegas is stunning, for a variety of reasons. And given the magnitude of the spectacle, it's incredibly easy to miss the people who help make
This is Stan
I'm a bit strapped for time, so here's a blast from the past. This is Stan in his Christmas garb, as seen in early December, 2008. In his free time, Stan tries to
Care for some tea?
Stopped by the Blue Front Cafe this weekend with a friend. They had a varied assortment of teapots, teas, and flavored syrups hung on the wall in an arrangement I thought looked pretty
Vegas: smoke
I was surprised by the prevalence of smoking in Vegas; it's one of the only places I've been in recent memory that allowed and encouraged smoking everywhere — near as I could tell, there
Roughhousing
I love craftsmanship. I grew up watching Norm Abram turn carpentry into magic on "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," and witnessing my dad and his friends try to use some