I've never claimed to like Nevada too well. I like living close to family. I like many of the people here. But Nevada itself, with the exception of our half of Tahoe, is BLECH!!!!!! However, today seemed pleasant to me, and I liked it. Go figure.
I had to do a workshop today regarding how to interpret the info for the ALTs. It wasn't too bad. Well, my mom asked me earlier this week if I wanted to do this thing called Dream Dinners with her. I agreed because it sounded intriguing, and let's face it, my mom's fun to do things with. She gets very excited about things and pretty much hilarious to watch. At any rate, we had to be there at 4:30. The workshop ended at 3:30. Rather than go home, I decided to drop off my Voter Registration form that changed my address.
I had thought that I needed to drop off the form near the Capitol building. It was actually 6 blocks away. I walked because it was such a pleasant afternoon. I love 70 degree weather. I love the green grass littered with scarlet and gold gems. It was a great walk. I extended it by walking around the Capitol building and the Nevada Supreme Court building. I paid my respects to John Curry, Kit Carson, and the memorial to police killed in the line of duty. I walked reverently over the letters forming the Preamble to the Nevada Constitution. I lingered at the memorial to children from Nevada killed at the hand of another human being. I proudly gazed at the Memorial to the U.S.S. Nevada, and those who have served their country.
I realize that sometimes Nevada's laid back pace does not always agree with me. I wish we had fewer "hicks" and more urban sophistication. But we don't; at least not overall. We have our share, but they do not shape NV so much as these other people. However, when I am in such a great mood with such a perfect afternoon, I appreciate my home's relaxed approach to life. I like walking down the street and smiling at perfect strangers without them thinking I should be locked up. I like the enthusiasm with which this state capital has decided to approach the "Think Pink" campaign. I embraced it all.
The title comes from the song, "Shuffle off to Buffalo" from 42nd Street. Not quite CC, but it will do.
