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 …

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.

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 …

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.

Life in New Mexico

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…