This is the final blog that I will write on this faithful small MacBook, for which I traded in my last iMac two and a half years ago. Another state, another life, a different, much smaller notebook to make the transition away from New Mexico with me. It's a peek at other goodbyes, as well. … Continue reading Changing seasons, out and in
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Roadrunners in winter, part 3 of a series
Hanging around in between other people's doings is what I am doing these days. First my daughter's wedding, then my move to Fresno, where she has moved with her new husband. The apartment I have dibs on is not yet ready. Thus I spend long days still in Mountain View, fitfully packing, chatting with Elf … Continue reading Roadrunners in winter, part 3 of a series
Roadrunner seasons: Fall
This is the second installment about Roadrunners in the desert west. The season this time is fall In our early years in unincorporated county south of Albuquerque one roadrunner frequently enjoyed a sunbath atop the shed in the corner of the weedy paddock. Lizards, horned toads, garter snakes and grasshoppers abounded below in the days … Continue reading Roadrunner seasons: Fall
The pink donkey applies her smarts
Gigi was a slender, pink roan donkey jenny, half an inch shy of being what people classify as mammoth. She was smart, the boss of her companions. And she was possessed immense powers of observations, as well as uncanny skills which we will hear more about soon. Gigi spent her first six months on … Continue reading The pink donkey applies her smarts
Rising Over the Smoke 