Welcome back for part two of Bunny’s podcast with Ken and Betty Terry (her parents). Ken and Betty talk everything from ordering chickens in the mail, getting married at 16, farming with their first tractor to learning to drive a semi load at 14 across Route 66. This episode is full of amazing stories. We hope you enjoy it!
Special re-release of New Mexico Stories: Kenneth & Betty Terry
This may be one of the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded. It is certainly my favorite. Interviewing my parents, Kenneth and Betty Terry, lifelong New Mexicans was such a pleasure. I hope you enjoy hearing from them as much as I loved hearing their stories.
Double-Wides, or Finding Happiness New Mexico Style
So would my Beatles posters fit in should I ever move into an upscale Santa Fe home? Would I be required to change my art choices? Along with my Beatles poster, I have a papier mache chess set from Mexico and a funky framed vintage tea towel depicting the state of New Mexico in the 50’s. And a lot of other stuff that is very definitely mine. Stuff most folks might find too goofy.
Low Carb Sugar Free Version of Grandma Ayres’ Chocolate Pie
For days, Toby’s been craving pie. Me too, along with everything we can get our hands on during the COVID-19 pandemic. But given my gut issues and my ever-widening backside, I decided to see what I could whip up that wasn’t so laden with flour and sugar. Here’s my best effort so far
Wild Turkey Morning at Heron Lake
I stood at the window and watched a wild turkey parade go by this morning, across the driveway and up the hill into the pinons. One, two, three, four, five, six, eight, ten, twelve, and finally fourteen if I counted correctly. They are so goofy and regal at the same time, scurrying and bobbing their ugly heads as if they don’t know how unattractive they are, holding themselves very erect. At that moment they unquestionably owned that spot of ground on which they stand.