Just Starting Out

As I sit here trying desperately to figure out how to upload a background photo I took earlier today, I realize that either I'm not getting it (which seems unlikely, since not only am I quite proficient in reading, but have also done Tech Support in a previous life), or the folk who write instructions for how to do this need a little professional help.  At any rate, I have some lovely, genuine Somewhere Near Vegas photos I would love to share, if only I could figure out how to do that.  Something did, indeed, upload . . . I just have no idea where it went.  I'm hoping it will become more obvious as I proceed.


After all, the whole idea of this blog is to share what it's like to live here, on the outskirts of so-called Sin City, and what will do that better than photos?


In the meantime, I can tell you that it seems like it's awfully early to be full-blown summer temps here, and yet the forecast calls for it to be 99˚ today.  But then, I don't think most people realize the variety of weather we have here.  Yes, it's getting into the scorching hot time of year, but we do actually have seasons.   And rain.  And I could've sworn I even saw a couple of snowflakes this past winter. 


Yes, it's in the desert, and people normally equate desert with, "hot."  But that is really only part of the story.


I have spoken to a number of people who said they were contemplating moving to Vegas, and for those in that category, this is the place to find out what's beyond all the hype, both the good, and the bad.  Everyone should feel free to ask questions (I assume there's a way to do that), and I'll do my best to answer them if I can.  Even if you're somewhere else in the world and have no intention of ever coming here, but you're curious, welcome!  Come along for the ride!


I've seen a few blogs that claim to be an "insiders" point of view, but even the ones claiming to give a perspective from the real world away from The Strip concentrate on things like the best restaurants and night clubs and such.  But if you aren't looking for an off-the-beaten-path vacation, that's not really all that unique.  You can find that sort of thing in a number of places.  But for those of us who aren't independently wealthy people of leisure, Vegas and its surrounding areas are an actual place to live and work.  If you're interested in "normal" life in a resort town, this is the place.


I suspect this blog will take on the shape and life of those who read it and ask questions, and I will try to find interesting things to tell you about, and hopefully show you, once I get that photo upload thing worked out!


So hop in and let's get going!  Don't forget the sunscreen and shades!