Life, food, events, and community in Albuquerque, NM
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Albuquerque Yoga
85 members
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Transplants
45 members
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Urban Farmers
304 members
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Storytelling and Solo ...
40 members
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The Single Life
166 members
JeSais's Discussions
Seamstress near UNM
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JeSais's Events
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Margaret Atwood at UNM
November 16, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – UNM Woodward Hall
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Just came back from a slow and somewhat pricey lunch at Saffron cafe', I found it to be in keeping with the eight or so other "Persian" restaurants I have tried around the country. The decor was pleasant with a charming patio, the presentation was...
awesome post! fun learning a little of the history and the present, and seeing some folks actually have vision for utilizing what is already here... I'm so tired of seeing torn down buildings and empty lots.
I'm really looking forward to this event.
Margaret Atwood at UNM at UNM Woodward Hall
November 16, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Margaret Atwood will be reading from her new book, The Year of the Flood
7 pm on Monday, November 16
at Woodward Hall on UNM's main campus
Atwood is the author of many novels, notably The Handmaid's Tale, and Oryx and Crake - the novel to which ...
Margaret Atwood at UNM at UNM Woodward Hall
November 16, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Margaret Atwood will be reading from her new book, The Year of the Flood
7 pm on Monday, November 16
at Woodward Hall on UNM's main campus
Atwood is the author of many novels, notably The Handmaid's Tale, and Oryx and Crake - the novel to which ...
Margaret Atwood at UNM at UNM Woodward Hall
November 16, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Margaret Atwood will be reading from her new book, The Year of the Flood
7 pm on Monday, November 16
at Woodward Hall on UNM's main campus
Atwood is the author of many novels, notably The Handmaid's Tale, and Oryx and Crake - the novel to which...
I second the "get yourself in shape" advice! one of my other trips to the Grand Canyon was with a now former boyfriend. It was July. It was over 100 degrees on the canyon floor. We mostly carried water and headed down on the South Kaibab trail whi...
ahhh... the Grand Canyon. My last trip there was several years ago with my Granddad, my sister and my cousin. You see my Granddad had never been. He was 90, a retired Admiral in the Navy and had crossed the U.S. twenty some times-- never had time ...
Profile Information
- Where I Live:
- UNM South
- About Me:
- I am director of online marketing and new media for a welding supply company....
Had to move to Albuquerque from San Diego when I was accepted in the MFA program at UNM.
Everyone always asks about my moniker, JeSais.... here's what I can tell you:
JeSais is my nickname, derived one new year’s eve. Actually we all came up with new names for ourselves that night– new names for the new millenium.
My friend Kim, became Miki, which is sort of the opposite of Kim… she was in the process of getting a divorce and we decided that she needed a new name for the wonderful new life she would be leading… actually I think the whole crazy plan was my idea, which was how I was dubbed “Je Sais”
For some time Ralph had been calling me, Je Ne Sais Quois (french for “I don’t know anything) instead of my given name “Jennifer” so that night, in drunken brilliance, I was re-named Je Sais, which is french for “I know”.
Marty wanted to be called Ibrahim… the Spanish translation of the name Abraham. He had a long explanation about how great Abraham (the biblical one) was… and the rest of us, laughing uproariously, named him “Ibby” as any translation of a biblical great was way too lofty for one with as big an ego as Marty…
Ralph became “Stack,” an old nickname of a favorite uncle and the rest is history….
- Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:
- don't know yet!
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- My Website:
- http://akajesais.com
- What I'm Reading:
- Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Inspiration for my newly planted garden
- What I'm Listening To:
- JET
JeSais's Blog
I WANT to shop local....
One of my biggest frustrations in trying to shop local, is to remember to shop on Saturday, not Sunday.
Posted on June 14, 2009 at 10:26am — 3 Comments
An Angel at Trader Joe's / or how looks affect your life
I was at the local only Trader Joe's yesterday, standing in line behind a young woman who came up short. What should have been a two minute wait for me, became a complicated negotiation-- put back the tea, maybe add the pasta... And of course I was in a hurry (not really, but I'm from California and that's how we roll). I almost pulled out my credit card to pay for the difference. She looked so embarrassed. And I'd been there once. Long ago, a young college student, digging in the sofa fo… Continue
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
How Many DCF Web Geeks Does It Take To Get Screwed?
Eight. Apparently at Nob Hill Bar and Grill last night if you weren't paying attention, a 20% gratuity was added to your tab (if you bought a dinner).
First I asked some of my fellow DCFers. Greg didn't recall if it had b… Continue
Posted on August 14, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 8:54pm on November 2, 2009,
laguera said… - You took a good photo of me at the Dia de los Muertos parade--I am carrying the coffin and have my face painted like a skull ;). I would like it if you sent me a jpeg of that photo! I am not very photogenic, and it's the best one yet! Thanks!
- At 12:52pm on August 5, 2009,
Amanda Schoenberg said… - Hi JeSais-
I just realized I never got back to you about the rain barrels after you were nice enough to respond to my questions. Thanks again for your help. The story appeared in the Home section on July 25.
Amanda
- At 5:07pm on June 29, 2009,
Amanda Schoenberg said…
- Hello JeSais-
I noticed your post about rain barrels and thought I would see which you ended up purchasing. I am working on a story on choosing rain barrels for the Albuquerque Journal's Home section and your insight would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Amanda Schoenberg
Albuquerque Journal
505-823-3923
- At 9:54pm on June 3, 2009,
sophie said… - Hey! Thanks for your note. A blog post is fine -- we really don't moderate those for this sort of thing. But we're strict about the forum and the events, so neither of you should be posting it there.
- At 12:19pm on June 2, 2009,
Doug R said… - Yes, I was raised here until I was 16 yrs old. But have spent the last 3 decades in Northern Cal (does Fresno count as Norcal? - spent 7 of the 30 yrs there).
So, I still have some of that New Mexican craziness that was bred into me from being born and raised here. But California did have an impact in some areas. I'm having to adjust to these New Mexicans because of it. There was no Manana attitude in the Bay Area for example. You wanted something yesterday - know what I mean?
- At 9:02pm on June 1, 2009,
Doug R said…
- "I feel like I'm becoming a New Mexican... I've begun drinking iced coffee, crave breakfast burritos, and now I'm looking to buy a rain barrel to minimize my reliance on city water... "
You and me sister! After the last rain storm a pot on our porch completely filled up and the light bulb went off in my head. Both my wife and I are interested in rain barrels as well.
Oh and I had to laugh the breakfast burritos and iced coffee. We've switched our habits as well. Unfortunately, I'm trying to lose weight and my wife is limited me on the type and number of burritos a month. I no longer get the #9's with bacon at Golden Pride. I have to get a number 2 without. Yep, sacrifices have to be made, right? HA HA.
Take care,
Doug
- At 12:36pm on March 6, 2009,
Silverlining said… - My husband and I moved to Albuquerque from San Diego in November, so this is our first spring here too. It seems that suddenly the blooms are everywhere, white, yellow and purple. I'm not sure what they are (cherry trees, etc?) I am hoping that next year I won't have allergies; I've been told it takes a year or so to become sensitive to pollens.
- At 6:25pm on January 6, 2009,
Garcia said… - Thanks for walking me through the way to resign from The Single Life Group! I probably am a better fit among the Cat People Group, which I don't know if there is one, but I wouldn't bet against it. Je ne connais pas la plupart des choses, but I do know cats cannot love.
- At 7:48am on December 5, 2008,
La Fanciulla del West said… - Thank you so much for your input. I have changed his diet and he eats dry food specifically for diabetic cats, which is the mainstay of his diet, and then I give him Fancy Feast before his insulin shots. He does have neuropathy in his back legs, which concerns me. He first showed signs of diabetes in June, but he's also hyperthyroid and I thought his weight loss and water drinking were attributable to that. It was his neuropathy that caught my attention in October. He had dental surgery in May and lab work done at that time, and his glucose was normal. Perhaps the surgery tipped him over the edge, or something? I guess what I'm saying is that I don't think he was diabetic for a long time before it was caught. Right now he's only on one unit of insulin twice a day and he's been checked for a UTI.
Again, thanks, and I may have some questions for you as I journey down this path with him. He's such a sweet boy and I want him around as long as possible.
Susan
- At 1:00pm on October 20, 2008,
Doug R said…
- JeSais....hey, just so you know, there is nothing wrong with asking people on the Fix. I'm just amazed at how much is online these days. Wow! I love it, too!
I just finished watching a bunch of those videos on the visitors site. What a great job they've done. Love it! (the small burg I left back in 1978 has grown up sooooooooooo much)
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