Archive for May, 2008

Storm Damage

Yesterday’s little storm (Stories: one and two) took a path very close to our own back yard, though by then it had died way down. We lost a couple big already-dead cottonwoods. The large birds in the area like to stand watch in these tall barren monoliths, which is why my neighbor and I decided to leave [...]

Posted on 23-May-2008 at 18:22 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Life

Where renewal is a way of life.

My life seems to go through interminable cycles. To some degree, I’m sure this is normal but sometimes I think I’ve got an extra dose of volitility in my life’s governing systems.  Lately though, I’ve noticed that I can maintain an even keel much more adeptly when I keep up on three things religiously: (1) [...]

Posted on 18-May-2008 at 15:51 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Health & Fitness, Life

Mom, you’re the best.

Posted on 11-May-2008 at 07:15 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Life

Zune + Illustrator = Trouble!

Because of a conflict between Zune and Adobe Illustrator which the Zune Team has apparently confirmed is Adobe’s fault, I am forced to uninstall Zune from at least one laptop.  So, time for a podcast snapshot…

Posted on 7-May-2008 at 12:09 by Douglas · Permalink · One Comment
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Expatriation?

Living as an expatriate–probably working with some combination of high-tech and art–has always been appealing. At the recent Colorado Stone Sculptor’s meet, I met an artist just back from Ajijic. This small artist-friendly community of US and Canadian expats sounds very appealling. Would love to visit.

Posted on 3-May-2008 at 21:31 by Douglas · Permalink · 2 Comments
In: Art, Travel

An Evening with Chef Bruno

Thank you Chef Bruno Gerard Krioussis for yet another tantalizing cooking class! Mexican Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:30 to 9:00 PM This class is sold out. Try this spicy sampling of Mexican favorites: White Posole Soup, Beef Chile Rellenos, Mexican Green Sauce, Red Rice à la Mexicana and Tender Cactus Ensalada. The meal will be [...]

Posted on 2-May-2008 at 23:52 by Douglas · Permalink · Leave a comment
In: Cooking