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File Under: Things Found in the Yard

Whoever lived in my house back in the days apparently used the backyard as a midden. With Zack’s help each day something new comes to the surface as he decimates the grass. So far: (2) jingle bells, one metal and … Continue reading

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Spring

Spring is here in Marfa and, much like Santa Fe, that pretty much means that winter and summer battle it out until summer wins. The leaves are beginning to bud, the grass is sending up new shoots, I’m getting restless. … Continue reading

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Ummmm Good

A friend and businesswoman was recently banned forever from our one (but not for long) and only local grocery store. Her offense? She complained that the shelves were often in need of a serious restocking and requests about this went … Continue reading

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Mistaken Identity

February. Don’t like it. Never have; never will. It’s no wonder we Pisces are moody bastards. Imagine February is your first experience of life on planet earth: it’s dark, it’s cold and there’s just something slightly malevolent about the whole … Continue reading

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Bumbling

After four months in my new home I am beginning to find my rhythm. There are the months after a move of finding where all your belongings fall into place, a little like water finding its own level. And if … Continue reading

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