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I wasn’t aware of this but apparently, Venmo is passe. As a lovely friend recently said to me, “Venmo is for old ladies and drug dealers,” which forced me to ponder how to find a local dealer lest I be considered the former. Apparently, the not-even-new-anymore kid on the block is Zelle (pronounce it like… Continue reading Zelle it up

The time has come to put money down to secure our plans. The cost for dinner Saturday night will be $125 per person. The final number of people joining us will determine where specifically we go. The more folks who opt in, the more money we have, the more choices are open to us. We… Continue reading It’s Time: January 31st

The Omicron Variant Back in September, the Delta Variant was all the rage. Now, heading into 2022, it appears the Omicron Variant has supplanted it. Unfortunately, it looks like variants will come and go for the foreseeable future. Corona viruses mutate frequently and not enough of the world’s population will likely be vaccinated to prevent… Continue reading A Second Note About Covid

Planning on attending? Thinking about attending? Please consider RSVPing. It helps us gauge who has, at least, tentative plans on joining us, which in turn helps us plan better. RSVPs are not binding, nor are we asking for money for the Saturday dinner. That will come in early 2022. Click here to link to the… Continue reading RSVPs Are Live

The Delta Variant COVID continues to wreak havoc. For a hot second in May and June it looked like the U.S. might have turned a corner. Then the Delta variant started tearing through the unvaccinated population and break-through cases (though incredibly rare) began emerging for vaccinated folks. Hospitals started filling up, again, and now the… Continue reading A Note About COVID

When you think about Vegas, going to a museum probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. No, we’re far from D.C., New York, Chicago, and L.A. when it comes to traditional art and science museums. It’s not really our vibe. However, Las Vegas definitely has a storied history to tell as well as… Continue reading Why I Love Vegas: The Museums

Vegas is known for gambling and creating artificial environments, mostly meant to extract your money. However, there is much to do beyond the blackjack table. Two places I love to visit when in Vegas are Red Rock and the Valley of Fire. Both are natural treasures worth seeing. First, you’ll need a car. Most resorts… Continue reading Beyond the Casino: Red Rock and The Valley of Fire

The Hoover Dam is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. A mere 39 miles from the Strip (~45 minute trip, based on traffic), this iconic location is a great way to get out of town and enjoy the beauty of the area. Assuming it’s not July or August. You really shouldn’t… Continue reading Dam, That’s Amazing.