I knew I was having anxiety problems when dawn reminded me of “The Scream.” Sleep has been a battle lately, more of a jerky series of bad-ending dreams. I know it is mostly the news — Trump and coronavirus — especially too late in the day, but I haven’t been able to shake the worries …
I have been so creeped out by reptilian politicians, red Christmas trees and other stuff that I haven’t been able to write. All this despite deeply encouraging changes in the U.S. House. So, for now, I offer an iPhone picture I called “Where the Jemez meets the Rio Grande.” Shallow politicians are easy targets for …
The day began normally enough, with my blue heeler Cowboy hauling a chunk of firewood through the aluminum dog door for reasons only he would know, clattering as he came. A woodpecker or jay, hungry or angry or both, attacked the roof above my bed and ensured my awakening. My awareness cranked up when nine …
Sometimes we can see things more clearly from the hinterlands. Here are some important reminders that came to me as I followed Washington political coverage this week. Do not dine with Donald Trump. 2. Do not wear a red tie if you are 6′ 8″ tall and trying to disguise yourself with a blue drape. …
HOPE AND DESPAIR Today was the day Donald J. Trump claimed enough delegates to clinch the Republican nomination for president. Today was the day that Michelle Obama gave a speech at the Santa Fe Indian School commencement that referred to her own background and embodied what seemed a heartfelt understanding of the school and …
Bernie Sanders in Vado. Bill Clinton to Española, Trump to Albuquerque. Susana Martinez factions facing off at Sandia casino. And, sure, Martin Heinrich could end up on the ticket with Hillary Clinton. But I am remembering the old New Mexico guys today. By the way, doesn’t New Mexico seem just a little too funky for …
I was down in the dumps for a while but then realized I was reading only about Trump, Custer and the newspaper business. My spirits are lifting now. I know there is no saving of the newspaper business as I knew it, but I remain hopeful about journalism and journalists. I foresee Trump following in …
I don’t know whether to be more worried about hungry bears or presidential candidates. “In several encounters last week, bears grabbed, tossed or absconded with the bear-proof food canisters, according to rangers at Yosemite National Park. Something like a robber stealing a safe, then taking it home to figure out how to get the goodies,” …
Frustrated and depressed after a recent attempt to write about politics and the New Mexico Legislature, I decided to head out on my evening walk and, in the process of gathering my gear — house key, hat and headlamp — was reminded how reliant I am on duck tape. The two — my frustration and …
Pie for breakfast is good. Taking your time getting out into the day is good. Having the time to read something that doesn’t involve electoral politics is good. (I have twice in the last two days run across the perplexing epithet “extreme politician” and I don’t know whether to laugh or cry). And, of course, …
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