Let’s face it, Las Vegas looks weird with no people on the streets, like it did during the heart of the shutdown. Well, it’s Spring now, and there’s a renewed sense of hope as people begin to travel again and find some sense of normalcy. While I’m of the opinion that it’s a little too soon to go back to the way things were before COVID, I am hopeful that soon we are starting to turn the corner, and like many Americans, I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel.
There are signs that Las Vegas will spring into action and come out of the pandemic stronger than ever. I’m not surprised. This is what Las Vegas does. This is why I love this city so much. It marches on, it defies odds and it survives. The companies and people who make Las Vegas what it is know that visitors expect an escape from their everyday lives when they arrive. The shiny lights, the fountains, and the extremely tall stuff that dominate the landscape are not just part of the allure, they are a sigh of relief that people can rely on when they drive through the streets or look out of their hotel room. While all of the physical structures may eventually be imploded, we know that they will be replaced by something else to capture our imagination.
When I think of spring, I think of luck. I’m not a lucky person, but I still hope that when I sit down at a blackjack table or walk up to a craps table, I’ll win. I’ll take any win I can get. If I walk away from the blackjack table and I’ve had a few free drinks and I haven’t lost any money, that’s a win for me. Most of us gamblers actually expect to lose at least some money in Las Vegas, but we gamble anyway.
I’m optimistic; it’s just in my DNA, and it helps me not to worry so much about things. I hope I win, but I don’t care if I lose some money gambling because I know my limits. I don’t worry about what will happen the next time I visit Las Vegas. Some of my favorite things may be gone or limited, but I’m used to that. I know that something else will be in its place. It’ll be fun, and I’ll have a great time and create some memories.
I guess we all could use a little more optimism right now. So here’s to wishing you luck, hoping that you are well, and that Spring finds having a great time in Las Vegas.
Viva,
Mike