Sure, we have been hit hardest by the housing/economic crisis. Yeah, we lack a sense of culture. Crime? We got plenty.

But Vegas RULES!

Don't believe me? Too bad. In the 4+ years I have been here, I have met more amazing people, seen more amazing shows and been to the most amazing restaurants than in the previous however many years...

Thanks Vegas for all the great friends that have been made at MaximuM Comics. If you are reading this, you are certainly one of them. Great conversations, interesting people, fun times all around.

Thanks to those same friends, it has been time filled with 'Only In Vegas' fun! I saw Bette Midler courtesy of Terry G and it was stunning! Blue Man was fun and funky and Rosekrans made it possible. Ka, Beatles Love, O--thanks Jason and konichiwa! I am still on a high from a one-two weekend of watching the Wranglers at the Orleans w/ Jessica, Christie and Peaches and being front row at Elton John (I was literally within arms reach of him the whole time---amazing) and I have Rabbi Daniels to thank for that.

Vegas is great--don't let anyone fool you. Get out, see some of the shows. Many many shows and restaurants are offering crazy-big discounts for locals, so give the local economy a shot in the arm--enjoy Vegas! Have a cocktail or three, pig out at a buffet, see an old star before they burn out.

Besides, it could always be worse...it could be Utah.....

Jay

ps--and buy Vegas comics! Internet comics are always sketchy. Buy Vegas!