Cirque du Soleil - Different Show, Same Shtick

Last night I saw the Cirque du Soleil's oh la la cabaret style show Zumanity. 

I was sitting in the front row where instead of individual seats,

they had little red velvet loveseats for two...perfect for a short nap.

Except for the flying midget act and the hula hoop girl,

the naughtier the show got, the more I nodded off. 

Seriously, I think that Donny and Marie or Penn and Teller would have been more entertaining.

Is there anyone besides me who is just so over the Cirque du Soleil?

Las Vegas - Dealing With The Dealers

Well it's that time of year again
yes, it's the week for my annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas
not for gaming in the hopes of acquiring the ever elusive mammon
but for serious shopping for little shiny baubles made of gold and gems

This year there might be a little selling too
maybe

As all the world's jeweler's
descend on the city of sin
for the five big trade shows
jewelry, watch, gem, couture and antique and estate jewelry
wish me luck
It's not easy dealing with the dealers