Category Archives: Taking Risks

Lightning Protection

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

    My husband bought a surge protector for some of his equipment up on the land. When he came home he said, “Guess how much lightning protection coverage there is?” I looked at the box and noticed that it … Continue reading →

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Quite a Year

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

June 26, 2011   June 26, 2011   The above pictures of last year’s Las Conchas fire were taken from our porch down here. The following two pictures show our trees going up in flame as Andy escaped the fire. … Continue reading →

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The Inner Game

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

A few weeks ago I wrote about a new adventure inspired by a drawing book:   The basic idea of the book was if you want to draw, then start drawing. Take an experimental approach. Be bold and try things. … Continue reading →

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A Fun, Adventuresome Week

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

cheerfulmonk. Creative Commons license.   And it helps to have a guide:     I bought Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered years ago, and just looking through it always tickled my funny bone and lifted my spirits. Someday I too … Continue reading →

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Winter Has Struck!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Our shed. For higher resolution click on picture.   Our well-covered house pad. For higher resolution click on picture.   Joe was originally going up tomorrow to do more work, but they’re predicting more snow with highs around 20° F. … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

  This view of the clearing was taken last Thursday. That was the day Joe was supposed to go down to Bernalillo to get the building permits, so between that and the weather we weren’t surprised that Andy was the … Continue reading →

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Tempting Fate?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

  Andy has been going up every day and cutting down some of the trees blocking the view. He hasn’t taken any new pictures and says I’ll notice the change when I go up. (I’m waiting for the trash container … Continue reading →

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Saying I Love You, or Not

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Some “love” cartoons in honor of Valentine’s Day (click on the cartoons for larger views): The Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled, I Just Called to Say, Ahem, I, Uhh, Love You. It talks about how hard it … Continue reading →

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