On why we went 700 miles to see James McMurtry, who lives forty minutes away from us.

I introduce us all to James McMurtry, he of Choctaw Bingo fame.

We head to the Guadalupe Inn, and consider the exotic-ification of Santa Fe.

We go in search of the best Italian food West of the Pecos and East of the Rio Grande.

D-Day: Let Us Remember Hello, everyone. So, today, I was originally going to continue my current New Mexico series. But then I remembered...

In which I discuss an heroically dead shopping mall, and a mysterious Mormon monument.

I remember Taos ski area, and recall an adolescent victory there over my father’s least fav co-worker.

In which we travel to Corrales, a lovely village to the North and West of, and yet also within, the City of Albuquerque

We enjoy the excellent food of the Original Cocina Azul, meet our friends Michael and John, and consider the wonders of Sopaipillas

In which I think about my strange and maybe unnatural personal relationship with the longest aerial tramway in North America.

We travel far and wide, and discover the world’s rudest Bagel schleppers.

We finish our time at the Sawmill, and see professionals...from the oldest profession.

We explore the Sawmill, and discover that we just didn't fit in...and, maybe, didn't want to.

In which we visit the High Noon, consider inverted Xmas Trees, and enjoy Green Chile Stew!

We explore Connie’s amazing shop, Old Town Antiques, and she tells us all about her adventures with the wife of the mysterious musician

A bit more about Connie and Old Town Antiques...plus the disaster of the lady who was the dealer in waaaay too many things.

In which I explore my parents’ art collection a bit more, and consider the late, great Bill Rabbit.

In which I combine art, a really good New Mexican wine...and grave robbers.

How a mysterious man disappeared...and forced my parents into the art business.

Okay, last time, I left off with my Mom becoming gradually, but thoroughly disillusioned with the Academy. At about the same time, my...