Jul 27, 2013

The "Newseum," Where the News Is News

  Have you ever been to the Newseum?  It’s on Pennsylvania Avenue in DC, right by the Mall.  I hadn’t until yesterday.  While it was embarrassing to admit I hadn’t, now I don...
Jul 21, 2013

A Mouse House in Taos?

Actually there really isn’t a mouse house in Taos, at least to my knowledge, but it sure sounds good!   Sam and I had a good time repeating that over 10 times fast!  Thankfully however, there ...
Jul 16, 2013

Santa Fe & the Bishop’s Lodge

When founded in 1607, Santa Fe’s full name was”La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asis.”  I dare you to say that one ten times fast! (Here’s a tip – it is ...
Jul 14, 2013

New Mexico, Land of Enchantment

  We recently got back from a trip to New Mexico, aptly nicknamed the “Land of Enchantment.”  Enchanting it is; it has a real sense of place.  New Mexico has always been on my list ...
Jun 23, 2013

Eight Is Great!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMINATOR! Being eight sure is great — so far anyway.   Sam had his birthday extravaganza yesterday with one rockin’ game truck pulling into the driveway for two-plus ...
Jun 20, 2013

Summer Accomplishment #1 – Toast!

  Today was Day Three of Summer Vacay 2013.  On this great day Sam learned how to make toast.  He was mighty proud of his big bad self.  At first I didn’t have the heart to tell him that...
Jun 13, 2013

Just One More Day!

All good things must come to an end, and this school year is no exception.  But where did the time go?  It went by so fast I’m dizzy!   This is one of those times when I’d love to stop ...