Hell’s kitchen came after the shrine.
]]>It is actually a Buddhist Shrine, I am Thai and a lot in Buddhism and Hinduism are similar or related.
]]>Perfect response, Dave. Perfect.
]]>I do what I can. My blog is for fun, so I’m not really interested in talking about the shutdown too much–more than enough of that on Twitter.
]]>Thanks for the correction. Not even sure where I picked that up! Will have to check out the other one you’re talking about.
]]>Joe, I don’t go to Vegas to be a better husband (I’m single). I don’t go to be a better father (I don’t have children). I don’t go to improve my financial situation (I don’t gamble). I go to Vegas to recharge my batteries, relax, and to eat good food. These things nourish my soul and help me to be a better person on a professional and personal level. Vital Vegas is dedicated to people who enjoy the city and what it has to offer; if you are not in that camp perhaps you should move on.
]]>Joe, I would answer yes to all of your questions that apply. Of course, my are eyes are closed to it all until I visit the Brahma shrine. And then it’s like stepping into a new world with different languages, the beautiful smell of flowers, psychedelic colors, mind-bending sights, cheerful sounds, and beautiful people from diverse cultures around the world. Plus, it’s cheaper and requires a lot less packing than a trip to Bangkok.
]]>Eddie G.,
I haven’t gotten to those subjects yet. Too often, they are too far off topic. One of these days I’ll expand on them. For now, Here’s a question open to everyone…. Has partaking in Las Vegas’ vast offerings (perhaps with the exception of attending business conventions and dining out), has Las Vegas actually improved your life? Has it made you a better husband? A better father? A better American? Has LV improved your long-term financial situation (skilled players excluded)?
]]>“That second plaque is absolutely blasphemous.”
Thanks for the tip, Joe!
I wouldn’t want to accidentally do something blasphemous while in Vegas to drink, smoke, eat like a glutton, gamble, and fornicate with strange women!
]]>Hell’s Kitchen is a pagan religious shrine? Okay… if you want it to be. You probably won’t get any argument from Gordon Ramsay about it.
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