Update March 2022: Now, it’s not groceries – it’s gasoline!
Chase Adds Temporary Benefits for Groceries… who’s not going to use this?!?
Get 5% cash back or travel points for no extra effort.
Fantastic news for Chase credit card holders!…groceries!
Freaking out about the stock market?
4/28/20: Investing in the stock market. 7/28/20: Introducing Schwab’s Stock Slices
Investing in the stock market can be a little scary; it has recovered nicely lately but I still have some doubts short term. I am not overly concerned for the long term but I think that continued volatility is here to stay for the next few months, if not longer, especially with the election coming up in a few months.
Oh, too funny! George Carlin and I have been tempered
Is it wrong to add a little levity in these challenging times? I hope not…
Laughter is good for us; it relieves stress, and stress has a negative impact on our immune systems.
Roadrunner Miata Club of New Mexico
This NM club enjoys monthly drives, brunches, and the occasional overnight trip. If you’re in NM, follow the club on Facebook
Miata at Monument Valley 
Moki Dugway
Welcome to my new blog!
Thanks for stopping by; I’d enjoy your comments on my photos, my ideas, and my posts. Look around and enjoy.
Searching the planet for my perfect beach… add your suggestions!
I’ve been studying travel hacking – cheap and free travel and stays – and am interested in helping other discover some of my methods.
I started my recent trips in 2015, and ramped up my journeys in 2018; in 2019, I visited 14 countries. I’ll be posting lots of photos about my travels.
Stay tuned for more! And, please feel free to ask questions, or comment on what I have to say.
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – your Ultimate Guide
-updated July, 2021
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) is the premier hot air ballooning event and the most photographed event in the world!
2022: October 1 – 9
Here is everything you need to know about Balloon Fiesta.
Merrymet Farm – a Homestead of Love
Living rurally in New Mexico, with an adobe house, acequias, gardens, and community
My family lived here, in rural New Mexico, south of Albuquerque, from 1992 to 2016. We had a back-to-the-land lifestyle, heating our adobe house with only a woodburning stove, gardening, and enjoying our horses, space, and peace of mind.
Favorite cottonwood 
Back patio 
Garden Bounty 
The Big Chical 
Back Pasture 
Flower beds
Life in New Mexico
So many beautiful balloons! 
ABQ sunset; moonrise over the Sandia Mountains
So many people love life in New Mexico. How did I get here? Why did I stay? If you read on, you’ll see some gorgeous scenery, and find some answers…
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