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I'm a New Mexico native who just happened to start blogging back in the day when no one even knew what a blog was. A great friend suggested that I choose to blog about something I loved, so here we are, eleven years later. I Love New Mexico is all about my home state.
Latest Posts
Harding County Photos – Wordless Wednesday
Some of these photos have appeared in a previous post, but it’s been a while. These are all in […]
Breaking the Mold and Being Grateful for Your Story: Tiffany Dowell-Lashmet
You might not know this (or maybe you’re already a huge fan) but I recently started my own podcast called Lifesaving gratitude. I named the podcast after my (also recently published) memoir Lifesaving Gratitude: How Gratitude Helped Me Beat Stage IV Cancer. You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts, but if you’re new to podcasts, check the links I’ve provided at the bottom of this post to find it.
World War II Hero – Kike Waltmon
Webster‘s dictionary defines a hero as a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. We all live our entire lives in the midst of quiet heroes – the guy next door, the lady in the post office. People of exceptional courage who risked their lives for noble causes move through our lives without recognition, and frequently their great deeds go unsung by personal choice.
Always Go to The Funeral
I recently read a post entitled “Always Go To The Funeral.” A woman named Diedre Sullivan wrote it for […]
Calabacitas for the California Nieces
This is a repost from 2010, but there’s never a bad time to make calabacitas. . .Are your zuchinis ready? […]
Pie Town, the Lightning Field and the VLA
I wrote this for a good friend of mine. You might like to try it yourself. For good fortune, head for […]
OF MESQUITES AND PAYING ATTENTION IN NEW MEXICO
When the mesquites bloom in northeastern New Mexico, it’s time to plant your garden. But first you have to take time to notice them.
Finding My Way – New Mexico Style
Sometimes you begin a thing without knowing the why or wherefore. Your heart tells you to go in a certain […]
New Mexico State Library Bookmobile
This blog is reposted from a few years ago – the state bookmobile program is temporarily closed for COVID at […]
Only in New Mexico – Chimayo Red Chile Popcorn
Some nights you just don’t want to create a meal. Some nights you’re hungry for something you don’t usually get […]