Goodbye, Las Vegas Library

Last night was my final shift at the circulation desk at the Las Vegas Library. I begin my new job next Monday. Anyway, I took some bus stop pictures with my cell phone, and I thought I'd share them. It's a little hard to see them, but look for the mountains in the background. I think it's so interesting that we're in a valley that's completely surrounded by mountains--they're really pretty and it's neat to see how they look at different times of the day. Mt. Charleston is to the west, and there is a little snow, but not as much as the skiers need.

Veteran's Day Post (a little late)

Sonny at Fremont Street on Veteran's Day


Our family went downtown last Veteran's Day, visiting Fremont Street where we saw The Rascals perform. The most meaningful experience was going to see the half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial, called The Moving Wall. I wear a POW bracelet that I've had since the 70s, and the person whose name is on the bracelet, M/Sgt. Cecil J. Hodgson, has been missing in action since 1-29-1966. Through some research, I have come to know that he, along with the others who were never found, has been classified as KIA--Killed in Action- since an arbitrary point in time in the early 90s, if I remember correctly. My family helped me find his name on the Wall, and (no pun intended) it was quite a moving experience.

I Won! I Won!

Hubby says that I just have to write about the vending machine at the Las Vegas Library. So here goes: Okay. I put in 70 cents, push D5 (my usual--pepperoni sticks), my selection drops into the tray, and then--my money comes back to me via the coin return, and the machine's little digital sign says, "YOUR A WINNER! HAVE A NICE DAY!". This has happened to me twice already! I can't win a thing at the casinos, but the snack machine loves me. Go figure...

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

I hope that all my dear friends and family had a nice Thanksgiving Day. We did-- turkey with all the trimmings. This year, no one in my immediate family had Thanksgiving dinner in the way we've been accustomed to in the past. We used to always meet at my mother's house in San Antonio, but this year, no one was there. My mom and Harry celebrated Thanksgiving with my stepsisters, and everyone else celebrated at home (except for my eldest, who went to his girlfriend's house). We did have a very nice dinner--I made deviled eggs for the first time ever, and also tried a pumpkin roll recipe that turned out very nice. It has a cream cheese filling--if anyone wants the recipe, just let me know.

Good Luck!

"Good Luck!" That's a phrase often heard in Las Vegas. Well, some very good luck has come our way recently. First of all, my nephew John is doing better. Secondly, Hubby just got a new job that is right up his alley. He's an MIS support tech for Nevada Health Centers. Thirdly, I have a new job that starts in December with the Henderson Library District where I'll be doing community outreach again as I did in Boerne. I'm very excited that I'll be able to take my guitar to work again! So, things are really looking up for us here. God's still taking care of us--we have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.