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Soaking in the Springs

Photos, travelJanuary 15, 2023223Views 2Likes 0Comments

There’s a story I sometimes share of the first time I soaked in the hot springs of the Jemez Springs area. I was in my late 20s, living in Albuquerque, and working as an archaeologist for the Cultural Resource Management office at the University of New Mexico. My roommate, Jon, suggested a weekend adventure of…

Albuquerque Layers of History

PhotosDecember 30, 2022120Views 0Likes 0Comments

I am immersed in the bathwater. I have been fighting a nasty cold for about a week. As winter break and my birthday approached, I decided I could use some quality time soaking in a bathtub. This is the primary reason I’ve come to Roadway Inn in downtown Albuquerque, to help recover from a cold.…

The Gilman Tunnels: The Digs Which Speak for Themselves

PhotosDecember 10, 2022134Views 1Like 0Comments

The road narrowed. I slowed the van. I drove in the direction of the Gilman Tunnels. I didn’t know what to expect and was concerned I might not be able to turn my long vehicle around. There was a wide pull-off of dirt and sage. I cranked the steering wheel around veering off the road…

The Destiny of Goblin Rocks

PhotosNovember 27, 2022113Views 0Likes 0Comments

I’d just finished a beautiful hike to the Goblin Rocks, a formation in the mountains above the place called Ponderosa, and was tromping back down the dirt road to my van. It had been a nice morning. I parked several miles down the road from the trail. I was lost in some thought when an…

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,…

Red Rocks of the Jemez Pueblo

PhotosNovember 13, 2022144Views 0Likes 0Comments

I admit I have been struggling with loneliness, depression, Goatheads finding their way into my socks, cat anger (my cat, Panger Ban, does not like being an indoor cat), and boredom. I have had some little adventures on the weekends. My writing has slacked largely due to poor internet connections (it can take 15 minutes…

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…

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…

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…

Make That a Mini-Adventure To Go

PhotosMay 30, 2022169Views 0Likes 0Comments

One of the best approaches to depression is the concept of- Get Moving! Feeling a little down this past Saturday, I considered my options. I could go for a hike. I could do some yard work. I could work on some writing. Nah. Then I considered the time of day. Lunch was nearing. Why not…

Desert Flowers for the Morgellons Sufferers

PhotosMay 16, 2022213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Springtime has arrived in Western Colorado where I live. Besides prehistoric ruins, the area is known for The Great Sage Plains and high desert flora and fauna. Lots of plants are blooming. With camera in hand, I went for a hike. I decide to share. I’m especially thinking of those who still suffer from MD…