Tag Archives: Murphy

~:: More Mouse ::~

First thing to remember: I am using the POINT AND SHOOT.  These first shots are blurry, not because of the camera, but because I was actually trying to dance and shoot at the same time.  Second thing to remember: I … Continue reading

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~:: We Visit the Mouse ::~

Today, in the 97 degree weather, after a hard day’s tractor work, I came home drooping.  I wanted lime sherbet.  In anticipation of such a moment, I had gone to the store and bought some with my own money.  Thus, … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt. Whatever ::~

Once upon a time, I learned that writing and living don’t go easily together.  And so it has been the since the first week of July.  I have answered no comments – which grieves me – and hardly been able … Continue reading

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~:: Old horses and the Great Journey ::~

Okay.  Cue up “The Circle of Life,” or maybe “Sunrise, Sunset,” and hand me a box Puffs. I first met Jedda one very cold January day.  Geneva had taken me to see the little sorrel mare, freshly back at the … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt 4 ::~

At home with Dick and Jane First, one more downtown shot. Remember the giant fetish turtle?  Well, this is evidently a giant fetish blue whale, shot while M was driving the camera.  Notice how, by his magic, he was able … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt. 3 ::~

Home now.  Way behind.  Horses alive (thank you Rachel and sons).  Dogs alive, house not burned down (thank you, Chelsea!!).  My last week with M before the love of his life comes home and I lose my full time buddy. … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt. 3 & 4 ::~

Phooey and phooey.  The new install wiped out my stats and a bunch of comments and replies.  We found the comments in the database and I have tried to restore them; meanwhile, it looks like I was ignoring everybody.  And … Continue reading

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~:: Santa Fe: Pt. 2 ::~

More amazing land: We walked the wide cinder paths across the desert, careful not to step onto the living crust of the land. Chaz boots – in the middle – have seen everywhere from Japan to Wales to the deserts … Continue reading

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~:: The Wood Knocks Back ::~

Note on the last three days: earlier this year I updated WordPress, my blog software.  I’d never had a problem doing this before – but this time, I lost my visual editor and nothing I could do, nothing on the … Continue reading

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~:: Oh, Say – Can You See? ::~

At risk of repeating stories (which I am destined to do till the day I die), I was taken – charmed – intrigued – when (as a little kid) I saw the movie Pollyanna.  It was the 4th of July … Continue reading

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