The Muletrain Express

The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the Muleshoe Heritage Foundation hosted the Muletrain Express last Saturday, an imaginary train ride through  Muleshoe’s historical village to learn about Christmas on the prairie. This was definitely a group...

The Cumbres & Toltec Train Ride

Pat and I drove to Chama, New Mexico, for the Cumbes&Toltec train ride to enjoy the fall color. We drove through Santa Fe on the way to Chama, which was coincidental for me. I took that same route when I drove to Moab, Utah, and when I passed Camel Rock, I wished...

Meet Arlo and Elwood

I lost Siam and Frosty last year within a few months of each other. Bill passed this February. Then Porche also died unexpectedly in April. I had vowed no more pets because, at this stage of the game, they will most likely outlive me. and then wonder why I am no...

Ariocarpus Bloom in the Fall

I have fourteen ariocarpus plants, the oldest going back to 2012.. I can remember losing two along the way, but the ones I have now are doing well. Nine of them have bloomed this fall, three have bloomed twice, and it has been fun to go into the greenhouse and be...

I Received a Random Act of Kindness!

I shopped at Sam’s this week, mostly for green beans to add to the dog’s supper for fiber and bulk so she won’t get too heavy since she is missing a leg. Normally, I get one gallon cans of green beans. That day there were only boxes of eight 14 oz....