Let's talk the Strip. I have lived in Vegas for 24 years. Like a lot of locals, I live in the suburbs and avoid the Strip like the plague. I would only go there once in a blue moon, like if I had tickets to a show or was meeting guests from out of town or something. But then, I started dating a poker player/dealer and all of sudden, filled with the giddiness of new romance, I found myself on the Strip all the time to meet him. At first, I kept getting lost driving down here.

Like so many in Las Vegas, I am a California transplant. I couldn't be happier that we moved our family to this valley. While spending time recently in both Los Angeles and the Orange County area, too much time was spent on the infamous gridlocked freeways. Has the 405 freeway ever been smooth sailing? After reliving that nightmare, I promise to never complain about our valley traffic. Never! Although the roads may seem congested at times, I for one, applaud the system here a

It wasn't until fairly recently that Las Vegas became a true sports town. Having been in the valley for over two decades, I've watched as our city has slowly expanded. From the 51s, Wranglers, Thunder, and UNLV Rebels to the Golden Knights, Raiders, Aces, Silver Knights, Lights, Knight Hawks, and Aviators. It's amazing where we started and where we are now. If you haven't attended a game for one of our now many sports teams, I highly suggest you do! They are super fun and a g