Ladies and gentlemen, I have some sad news. Dolly Parton has passed away.
I know it's hard news to hear. I didn't want to lose the beloved country star this year and was hoping she'd stick around as long as possible. But at the age of 80, she's gone. I sure hope to see 80 years old in my lifetime like she did. Wouldn't that be nice?
What isn't nice is the news that Nevada is one of the worst states to live in. A WalletHub study revealed that the state was ranked 45th out of 50 states, with New Mexico coming in last (probably because of some guy named Walter White). Idaho and its myriad of potatoes ranked as the best state to live in, followed by New Jersey, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Believe it or not, that sounds like absolute hogwash. Sure, there's the dry heat, the brain-dead school system, and the lack of water that'll suck us bone-dry (linger longer). But the case for Nevada being a better state than initially thought can be summed up in three words: Vegas Golden Knights.
Why the Golden Knights, you ask? Well, it goes beyond merely being a good hockey team. It's a team that inspired hope in Las Vegas's darkest hours, bringing an entire state together with it. No other region can say that, especially after a tragic mass shooting rocked an entire town. Personally, Nevada has been far better than the previous state I lived in, which was Michigan for that region.
Why Nevada is the best state to live in because of the Vegas Golden Knights
Growing up as an adult in Metro Detroit, there wasn't much for me in terms of opportunities. All the job market predominately had were auto industry and mortgage jobs. That way, your white collar Michiganders could get jobs selling mortgages to people in... the auto industry! What a novel concept!
Life got monotonous quickly, especially in the sports world. It was sports talk radio with the same 60+ Boomers talking about the Tigers, the Red Wings, or the Lions. But then came the Golden Knights. I know, it's a sin to adopt another team, despite making plans to move to another city. Still, nothing like checking out a new team before they took the ice.
I was in awe seeing how close the community was to the team. After the tragic mass shooting that tore everyone apart on October 1, 2017, I saw how much the Golden Knights meant to the locals. Soon, they adopted the players as their own, whether it was Marc-Andre Fleury, Jonathan Marchessault, William Karlsson, or Reilly Smith. How could you hate that?
Personally, the sense of community is what makes Nevada second-to-none. It's the feeling that you're welcome by fans from all walks (and states) of life, making it the place to be. Sure, there are some problems that the Silver State has. But I wouldn't trade living here for anything else (at least until I retire out of the country).
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