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Ponderosa- Some Place in New Mexico

Life, PhotosNovember 20, 2022174Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Ponderosa setting has been my home for a couple of months. I live in a small, somewhat run down house centrally located in this place. I can call Ponderosa a setting or a place but would not ever call it a town. The make-up of this setting is a mixture of houses, mobile homes,…

Running the Path: The World’s First Internet

LifeOctober 10, 2022163Views 1Like 1Comment

“Just stand by the finish line. Keep the runners in the order when they come in. Sometimes they collapse, so be ready,” Joleen explained. “Okay. Here comes the first runner. I’ll be ready for him,” I said. It was mid-morning on a Saturday, and I offered to help at a cross-country running meet sponsored by…

Home/ Cocoon

LifeOctober 2, 2022231Views 2Likes 0Comments

“This cabin was built in the 1890s,” shared Brad. “Really!? You know I write about history mysteries…right? Could I do a blog entry on the cabin?” I responded. “Sure, you can.” Brad continued, “The interior is kind of 1950s. You can take a look around.” While I am always up for looking around an old…

The Oppenheimer Haunt: A Visit to Los Alamos, New Mexico

Life, research, travelSeptember 17, 2022138Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos, NM "Scenic, yet terrifying.” My description of the drive to Los Alamos. It was Saturday morning. I’d finished posting a blog entry, done my laundry for the week, and planned to drive to Los Alamos for a little adventure. It was my first time to visit this setting. My rental sits 30…

The Sleeping Dragon: Valles Caldera

Life, Photos, travelSeptember 10, 2022166Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Two hours. I have never waited so long for a meal. Why would it take so long?” Suzette asked me. “I don’t know. Someone must have messed up our order. It has been a very long wait for a couple of open-faced burgers,” I said. Suzette, her dog Bowie, and I were at the only…

Place, Pause, Post

LifeSeptember 3, 2022214Views 0Likes 2Comments

“I haven’t noticed any changes,” I shared as I sipped my coffee. “You’ve only been gone a month,” John laughed. I sat in a semi-circle with some of my Cortez neighborhood friends. Danny and Joanie were hosting the Saturday morning coffee while having a yard sale. It was nice seeing my friends and surprising how…

Where’s the Bell?- The Jemez Historic Site Mystery

Life, researchAugust 29, 2022191Views 0Likes 0Comments

“A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it, A song's not a song 'til you sing it, Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, Love isn't love 'til you give it away!” ― Oscar Hammerstein II I wait outside my classroom door as I consider the importance of bells. I’ve been at…

Journey to the San Antonio Hot Springs

Life, Photos, travelAugust 20, 2022207Views 0Likes 0Comments

San Antonio Hot Springs “Some crazy man put all sorts of signs up. Ignore them. Just keep going. The hike to San Antonio Springs is five miles,” explained the owner of the lakeside house I was renting. I recalled her words as I packed snacks, water and a few other essentials. I would leave early in…

The Positives & the Negatives

LifeAugust 12, 2022219Views 0Likes 1Comment

Sunset from the tree house I compared the two list, counted the positive and the negative to each. Would I move or would I stay? While I make this decision today, this choosing has been long ago planted and grown along the way. The July heat had gotten to me. I wasn’t sleeping well and decided…

Goodbye Doreen

LifeAugust 7, 2022418Views 1Like 2Comments

Joe- There has been a family tragedy. Call me when you get the chance. It was an email from my brother Chris. I moved to Jemez Springs, New Mexico to teach high school social studies. I managed to pack my entire house in Cortez, moved all of my belongings (except essentials like clothing, lap tops,…

Scouting Mysteries and Mermaids

Life, PhotosJune 2, 2022202Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mermaid on my Living Room wall inspires me I sipped the last of my coffee. Sitting in the shade in front of Orvis Hot Springs. I waited for a tow truck. A weathered Dean Koontz paperback kept me company. My van was not starting. I had the battery check two days ago, so I suspect the…