Kind neighbors on either side of my house. Marvin repaired an antique oak table I got for a song because it was damaged. It’s perfect now! Julia called to me over the rock wall and shared her crop of pomegranates. Delicious! Celebrating the end of the work week by having a martini with Mavis. She [...]

Dinner with my friend Mavis at Peppers on the Plaza in Old Mesilla on Friday evening. We’re planning to go on a cruise over New Year’s! A trip to the Southern New Mexico State Fair on Saturday to see how the photos I entered fared. A pass out to drive back to Las Cruces for [...]

Going shopping and finding a copper fire pit (on clearance) for cooler nights in my backyard. Looking at Cali and thinking of the Edith Wharton quote, “My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet.” (OK, so she’s not “that” little! ) Spending time with Mavis in conversation over a glass of wine (Nini) after [...]