J went for a hike with Krista from Tony's class,
and Tony's dogs; Changa & Cappie came along.
M
Meticulosity… OR, How to Succeed in Everything
2 years ago
March 14, 2008
Black & White for Tonight
J went for a hike with Krista from Tony's class,
and Tony's dogs; Changa & Cappie came along.
M
March 10, 2008
Finding Santa Fe Street Art
"A Chicano kid grows up with walls of many kinds around him.
When somebody is born into that situation,
there are several things he can do.
He can ignore the walls and sink into apathy.
Or he can become violent and try to blow up the walls.
But there is a third way, a way that people have used for centuries.
And that is to perform a kind of ritual magic
to neutralize the force of the walls by decorating them
with signs, symbols, and art.
Chicano street writers choose this third way."
- Gusmano Cesaretti, Street Writers (1975)
My goal for the next 8 months
is to find and publish as much Santa Fe Street Art as I can find.
Let me know where to find more, and what you think.
M
When somebody is born into that situation,
there are several things he can do.
He can ignore the walls and sink into apathy.
Or he can become violent and try to blow up the walls.
But there is a third way, a way that people have used for centuries.
And that is to perform a kind of ritual magic
to neutralize the force of the walls by decorating them
with signs, symbols, and art.
Chicano street writers choose this third way."
- Gusmano Cesaretti, Street Writers (1975)
My goal for the next 8 months
is to find and publish as much Santa Fe Street Art as I can find.
Let me know where to find more, and what you think.
M
March 09, 2008
March 06, 2008
Snow Day
Our first experience with a "snow day" in Santa Fe 6.5 inches since last night.
Schools were closed, but with temperatures in the mid 40's
today, most of the snow is gone this evening.
Also my first official day of employment.
M
I've also posted J's studio's Blog site -
currently only work by the instructor,
but may have student entries in the future.
March 05, 2008
Olympics
Yesterday I had an early front row seat
to the 2008 Summer Olympics.
A foreign swim team comes to our town
for high altitude practice.
I was able to watch
elite swimmers at work at my pool.
In my front row seat.
I have never seen
that level of swimming in my life.
Wow.
I love this town.
M
to the 2008 Summer Olympics.
A foreign swim team comes to our town
for high altitude practice.
I was able to watch
elite swimmers at work at my pool.
In my front row seat.
I have never seen
that level of swimming in my life.
Wow.
I love this town.
M
March 03, 2008
Santa Fe Numbers
Santa Fe City estimated population in July 2006: 72,056
Santa Fe County population: 142,407
Estimated median household income in 2005: $45,177
(it was $40,392 in 2000)
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $282,700
(it was $182,800 in 2000)
Median gross rent in 2005: $861.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2005: 15.6%
(Information from: www.city-data.com and www.quickfacts.census.gov)
M
Santa Fe County population: 142,407
| Median resident age: |  39.8 years |
| New Mexico median age: |  34.6 years |
Estimated median household income in 2005: $45,177
(it was $40,392 in 2000)
| Santa Fe | $45,177 |
| New Mexico: | $37,492 |
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $282,700
(it was $182,800 in 2000)
| Santa Fe | $282,700 |
| New Mexico: | $125,500 |
Median gross rent in 2005: $861.
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2005: 15.6%
(Information from: www.city-data.com and www.quickfacts.census.gov)
M
March 02, 2008
February 28, 2008
Santa Fe Art #3
A homestead view from "my" bike path.
Rolled the bike out yesterday
and took a quick exploration around my neighborhood.
M
February 27, 2008
Snow Shots
Just to help our friends and relatives in Illinois and Iowa feel better about their weather...
M
February 26, 2008
Items of Note
Funny view last night:
1970's VW bug driving down a street in Santa Fe
with an old leather suitcase lashed on the roof rack.
Large label on the side of the suitcase; "I Have Baggage".
Blogger promotion:
Last night I got attacked by my first attempted virus
(and I've been a Bloggerite since 1st of May, 2007),
while logged onto Blogger -
today "Lapito" and I are doing fine, thank you!
Other update:
Today I will be officially licensed
in New Mexico!
Celebration tonight!
M
1970's VW bug driving down a street in Santa Fe
with an old leather suitcase lashed on the roof rack.
Large label on the side of the suitcase; "I Have Baggage".
Blogger promotion:
Last night I got attacked by my first attempted virus
(and I've been a Bloggerite since 1st of May, 2007),
while logged onto Blogger -
today "Lapito" and I are doing fine, thank you!
Other update:
Today I will be officially licensed
in New Mexico!
Celebration tonight!
M
February 24, 2008
February 22, 2008
February 21, 2008
A Question for Other Gypsies...
Tonight as J & I drove to his night class;
we discussed the possibility of remaining gypsies -
Traveling when and where our hopes take us.
But, as usually happens, we also had to pause
and consider
where to get
the money
necessary
?
I know there are a few
other
gypsies out there...
I'd love to hear
options about how
other journeys
are creatively financed.
We have many options while here in Santa Fe.
Contract work as a health care worker
pays extremely well...
but usually for a good reason.
Your thoughts?
M
we discussed the possibility of remaining gypsies -
Traveling when and where our hopes take us.
But, as usually happens, we also had to pause
and consider
where to get
the money
necessary
?
I know there are a few
other
gypsies out there...
I'd love to hear
options about how
other journeys
are creatively financed.
We have many options while here in Santa Fe.
Contract work as a health care worker
pays extremely well...
but usually for a good reason.
Your thoughts?
M
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