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July 2009

July 22, 2009

To The Moon – Alice, To The Moon

One last piece of moon walk talk. The headline above was what I was going to use for the article I did yesterday. Then I changed my mind. Then Vegas Judy sent me this cartoon […]
July 21, 2009

The Summer Of ’69 – It Changed My Life

I spent much of the last fews day remembering and contemplating space travel in general, the moon walk in particular, the year 1969 as a whole, journalistic ethics and who I was and what I was thinking when […]
July 21, 2009

Pop Outs Are Contrary To The Concept Of “Clean Lines”

One of the elements of modern design was the concept of “clean lines”. It’s defined by a lack of ornamentation. It’s one of the things that people do that really messes up the architectural integrity […]
July 21, 2009

Fun Features Found In (not) Foreclosures – The Most Interesting Ceilings

Usually the “Fun Features Found In Foreclosures” are just that. They the most fun, original homes that are bargain priced foreclosures. This one isn’t a foreclosure, but it’s loaded with fun elements. Each room has a different, […]
July 16, 2009

How To Reproduce Decorative Concrete Blocks – A New Summertime Series

I met Chris and Marilyn at a recent event at the Morelli House. They had just bought a very run down house on Hastings in the Alta Rancho Historic District. Now they’re regulular readers of […]
July 16, 2009

Fremont Street Experience Hosts NASA Astronaut Scott J. Kelly in Celebration of “One Giant Leap: 40th Anniversary of Moon Landing”

Fremont Street Experience Hosts NASA Astronaut Scott J. Kelly in Celebration of “One Giant Leap: 40th Anniversary of Moon Landing” The public is also welcome to attend.           Fremont Street Experience will host a special educational […]
July 14, 2009

Commercial Center Business Association Attempts To Set The Record Straight

I got quoted in the following press release from the Commercial Center Business Association. I realized I’ve never really covered Commercial Center, and it deserves better. I hope you’ll check it out if you’ve never visited […]
July 14, 2009

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS! – I AGREE

I never did a headline in all caps before. That’s what the mayor said when told about the graffiti on the historic Welcome To Las Vegas sign. I can’t say anything more than that I agree. […]
July 13, 2009

Face To Face(book) At Studio 810

Studio 810 is one of those little treasure of Downtown Las Vegas. It’s a non-profit arts and crafts studio and gift shop where adults with disabilities train the design, creation and sales of quality handmade […]
July 13, 2009

In The Meanwhile….

I wish it had been a nice long extended vacation that’s kept me so occupied that I failed to post regularly over the last 10 days. There’s still a fortune to be made by whoever […]