An Unexpected Gift

So, this happened.  Her name is Coco and she’s nine years old and she’s a seven-pound bundle of fluff and enthusiasm. I didn’t want a dog.  More precisely, I didn’t want to want a dog.  I’m still mourning Lila, and… Continue Reading

Settling In, Finally

Hello, fronds.  This weekend I did … absolutely nothing. Honestly, it came as a bit of a shock.  I was worried for a hot second: was I ill?  Depressed? But no.  I think what’s happening is that I’m starting to… Continue Reading

Eating for One

It’s September – we’re tiptoeing toward autumn here, cooler nights and mornings although still hot during the day.  Let’s talk about a new (but fun!) challenge I’ll call eating for one, and please chime in! For decades I’ve been feeding… Continue Reading

Green Chile and Zozobra

I love goings-on as a tourist – I’m totally down to go to your local garlic festival or llama parade or county fair or fireworks display, and to sample some regional cuisine while I’m at it.  So here’s a post… Continue Reading

Let’s Take a Stroll

I love walking in an unfamiliar place early in the morning – while at the beach, or in a strange city, or maybe when I’m visiting a friend.  (I would love to walk in the gardens Cinnamon visited in her… Continue Reading

Nothing-Doing

Y’all, I’ve forgotten how to do nothing. It makes a certain amount of sense – stuck at home for a year-plus during the pandemic, when I couldn’t do a lot of fun, social things I’d ordinarily be doing, coupled with… Continue Reading

Illuminated Perfume: An Interview with Roxana Villa

Hey, everyone – special treat today!  Here’s an interview with Roxana Villa, founder of Illuminated Perfume.  Roxana relocated to Santa Fe a few years ago, and I’m excited to talk to her.  We conducted an email Q&A, and there’s a… Continue Reading