Monthly Archives: August 2011

Wordless Wednesday – Silly Horse

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Just a silly one for this week’s Wordless Wednesday.

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Our World Tuesday – Ocotillo Rainbow

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Another new meme!  I do like these.  Our World Tuesday shares the wonders of our world.  Participation is worldwide.

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Barn Charm – California Central Valley

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

I found another linky that I like – Barn Charm.  I do love photos of barns, especially the old ones. Here’s my entry – a barn somewhere near Mercey Hot Springs, California.

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Questions for Mother Nature

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Why doesn’t this rock slide off?  Would you picnic below it? How does this tree survive? These photos are from the Pyramid Peak hike near Gallup, New Mexico.  

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Wordless Wednesday – Queen Anne’s Lace

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

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Shidoni Sculpture Gardens

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Shidoni is one of my favorite places in the Santa Fe area.  Eight acres of outdoor sculpture in a beautiful setting in Tesuque, NM. My favorite piece today is the steel sculptured laundry line that seems to blow in the … Continue reading →

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Camelids

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

 On the way to Gallup last week we stopped at the Albuquerque Alpacas ranch, which incidentally has an incredible gift shop with locally spun yarn and finished products.  This was the first time I had been around alpacas and they … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Curvy Juniper

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

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Pyramid Peak Hike

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

We hiked the trail up Pyramid Peak in Red Rock Park, near Gallup this weekend. Nice hike, just three miles total, but a good climb.  And great views from the top.  Along the way we were shadowed by hoodoos – … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Legs

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

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Box Turtle

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

From my Monday morning walk in Mescal Canyon:  After years of walking in this canyon, I saw a Box Turtle there for the first time.  It was in the shade on the walk out, so I was eager to see … Continue reading →

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Swainson’s Hawk near the Interstate

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Alongside the interstate just south of Rincon, New Mexico there’s a big nest in a mesquite tree.  I’ve watched it for years usually slowing down to 65 mph.  Often it’s empty, but sometimes there was a Redtail hawk in it. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Two Chairs

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

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