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| - The last time I was at Strat, I was shooting some video footage for a project. Recently, I went over the footage.
One of the problems of the neighborhood where I live now is, finding some place to go hang out, think. If you've ever been on top of Strat, you know how much thinking I need to do.
Your entire eye sight is filled with over a 1/3 of the valley at a time, depending on your peripheral acuity.
The first time you go to the top, it could have been one of your biggest everlasting memories of Vegas. It was to me, until a blue monstrosity was built that will could someday be known as "formerly Fountainbleu." It now blocks a vital sliver of the the south strip view.
I enjoy thinking on places of high, looking at those unaware below like tourists, those working, commuters.
When you're up there, the environment is overwhelming with increased consciousness. You're very aware of the weather too, be it hot, almost claustrophobic heat or gusty, chilly winds. Even if it's windy, we linger at the outdoor railings looking at the different parts of town, pointing out places we've lived and worked.
I mostly thought of Vegas' past, what it used to be. There's what it is now and what it could be.
All of the buildings with pink rooftops (except for 2) are dirty adult places, you know. It's fun picking them out.
Recently I needed to think, so I pulled this footage out. I thought of things that people did when faced with oppression against their Goliaths and outnumbered organizations.
A strong community base, people brought together by music, booking a party for your kid at a local attraction, peaceful rallying, festivals, bringing their pets out and of course, going on vacation to Vegas is some of the things people do deal with things.
I love Vegas, even the Strip, because you can see people in all walks of their life. This is even true on the top of Strat. You have people on the scary rides, all of which I have done with my hands open in the air and eyes wide open, giving myself to the open sky hundreds of feet below. You have people watching because they didn't want to go "I'll just hold our stuff" deep on the inside observation area.
People are on dates, people are enjoying their retirement. People are waiting to be relieved for break. Parents are holding their little kids comforting them. Don't worry, it's safe to be that high. People are rude, blocking your way in the gift shop.
Strat worked it's magic on me, via video. I imagined the company of someone I miss again.
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