The International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe is on! The opening ceremony welcomed 180 artists from small villages in six continents looking like a mini olympic opening. This three-day event has been called the best art market in the United States by USA Today. It generates more income for some artists than they make… Read more »
The Native American powwow originated for the purpose of various tribes to join together in dancing, singing, renewing old friendships and making new ones. It also served as a way for waring tribes to meet and learn about each other’s cultures in the hope of lessening their conflicts. It evolved as the peoples’ needs changed… Read more »
Here’s the deal. You can diminish yourself because you believe that you are not good enough. You can refuse pleasure for fear of being seen as selfish or ignoring others or not risk an adventure because you are not as strong as you used to be. There are excuses and reasons to justify inertia. You… Read more »
Here’s a weird one for you. We were away for five days. It was really hot at home, and we were glad to have escaped record highs. We returned home on Monday night and aired out the house. After unpacking and putting pictures on Facebook, we finally fell asleep only to be awakened by a… Read more »
I’m writing a book. Actually, I already wrote it and submitted it to agents. It’s uplifting, honest and courageous. I call it “Free to Be Real”. Join me on this excursion through life! You’ve been there and have asked the same questions. Maybe you are still looking for the answers. As Joseph Campbell said,… Read more »
Three out of five people on any street in New York City are not there. Doesn’t make sense? My unsubstantiated survey from visiting New York last week revealed that approximately three out of every five people I passed were connected to a device – listening to music, talking on the phone, intently texting or searching… Read more »
To everyone who was affected by the epic snowstorm, I hope that you are safe and warm. The statistics and pictures were mind-boggling. May you be able to get back to normal life soon, and maybe enjoy some part of the forced respite. In case you are in the mood for a little comic relief,… Read more »
My daughter and her boyfriend were visiting from New York. Showing them the Santa Fe that I love meant going to one of my favorite restaurants, Love Yourself Cafe. As we walked in, the waitress whom I have become friends with came over and gave us each a big hug. When we sat down, my… Read more »
Two days after she moved into a new apartment, my daughter called. “Are you calling to gloat about how efficient you are with the move?” I asked. “No,” she replied. “I’m calling to say that I am completely overwhelmed and want to know if you can come as soon as possible to help me set… Read more »
As promised, I addressed my sock drawer tonight. It is astounding how many socks are too small, tattered and ridiculously out of character for me now. Either they really shrink or my children have been storing their socks in my drawer for years. Are those white anklets my mother’s? And I don’t remember buying one… Read more »