I believe in Santa Claus
I’m not big on the commercialism, or the gift orgies, or the “war over Christmas,” but I love the magical aspects of this holiday. The tree with lights and Santa. My husband and I just bought our first home together, and I haven’t had a holiday tree since I left my parents’ house to go [...]
More Colors of Santa Fe
While in New Mexico last month, I got a bit crazy purchasing beads for making jewelry this winter.
Triumph
This is the look of triumph. This is the look of overcoming your own fears and doing something even though everyone is telling you it is okay if you don’t do it. This is a look of joy and surprise that you were actually able to accomplish a goal after failing a few times in [...]
Colors of New Mexico
There are two very sensual things about New Mexico that will always stay in my memory. The taste of chiles at every meal and the colors I found all around me. A curtain of marigolds next to some old wooden doors arranged outside a little shop in Taos. Storm clouds over Highway 68 driving from [...]
Running for me
I bought my first pair of running shoes last night. I have never run, except to catch the train, as an adult. But I have lost 32 pounds in the last 4 months on Weight Watchers, and I’ve been thinking about doing more (any) physical activity to help me get to my ultimate goal (90 [...]
Samhain “Rave” Recap
I hesitated to call our Samhain ritual a “rave” until after the fact. Under the cloudy, misty skies, we danced around a large bonfire to the strains of drum-laced techno music. With our bodies, we raised energy to send to the Ancestors and invited them to dance with us. Of course, we got no pictures [...]
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