Las Vegas is hot. Some of the locals are saying its one of the hottest weeks of the year in, and it sure feels like it. Between the sessions, hunting the elusive "internets" and the quest for real food, a few of us took the opportunity to catch a tan, a risky maneuver for many of us pasty indoor types. An as I was laying in the sun, I was thinking about how lucky I am to have the community of Bilerico, Mike Rogers, and his LGBT Blogger Initiative, all who made it possible for me to attend Netroots Nation with a generous scholarship. I've learned a lot, met some amazing people, and found a few areas I might be able to lend my efforts.

So thanks guys! (and thanks to Jerame for taking this picture... there's another one after the jump.