I returned yesterday from the Law & Society Conference, which was held in Las Vegas.  I've never been to Vegas, and I was not excited to go there.  The first thing that hit me in Vegas was the ubiquitousness of gambling.  Video slot machines and video poker machines are everywhere.  When I say "everywhere," I mean in the convenience stores, grocery stores, and every other conceivable business establishment.  As I exited the jetway from my plane to the Vegas airport, the first thing I saw were slot machines in the airport.  I was a little thrown.  The next morning, I stopped in a convenience store for a soda on my way to the conference.  More gaming machines.  In the convenience store was a group of guys who seemed like day construction workers.  In Texas, this is a normal early morning scene -- construction guys loading up on drinks and breakfast before heading out to the job.  Only these guys were also getting a few games of video slots in as well. 

I did enjoy myself at the conference, though. I had some great conversations with old friends, met new friends, met cyberfriends in person, and presented my paper and got great feedback. The last night I was there, I went with guest-blogger Joan Heminway, Marleen O'Connor and Lynne Dallas to see Mamma Mia. I loved it! I bought the CD and have been singing at the top of my lungs ever since.

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