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The Sound of Burque ?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Kindred May 1.

Gilchrist House Gone.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by hettie Nov 23, 2011.

No Parking on Vassar, Silver, and Central Nov. 7-20

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June 30, 2012 all day – Children's Grief Center
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April University Heights News

Posted on April 7, 2012 at 9:13am 12 Comments 1 Like

I had a ton of good intentions about writing regularly about the neighborhood I represent… and then life got in the way. By life, I mean my dissertation. By dissertation I mean book--I’m a graduate student in the creative writing department. I’ve spent the…

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4/8/2012: Lead / Coal Switcheroo is coming!

Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:00am 9 Comments 4 Likes

You may have noticed some One Way signs going up on Lead and Coal--remember, Lead was one way headed west, and Coal was one way headed east?

Well the construction project that has been both a pain in the neck (roads closed, no left turns, noisy construction) and a boon (fewer cars driving…

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I forgot to take a step back

Posted on February 6, 2012 at 10:00am 11 Comments 5 Likes

I don't know how these things happen. One minute someone was saying everyone who wants to be president of the University Heights Association board step forward... and everyone else stepped back.

And there I was.

Let me tell you a little bit about the University Heights…

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Goodbye Gilchrist House.

Posted on November 22, 2011 at 9:00pm 5 Comments 2 Likes

Goodbye Diamond in the Rough, Hello Empty Lot

Posted on September 7, 2011 at 11:26am 0 Comments 2 Likes

This is what the Gilchrist House could look like

if developers kept their word

if someone who cared about history, about the neighborhood,

had time and money to…

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JeSais replied to LaGuera's discussion Swamp Cooler Guru Bandit Sign. . .

"I recommend Tracy at Plumbing Connection. "

May 6

JeSais commented on Sari Krosinsky's blog post Disability and Writing

"interesting question... I almost wonder if I even have the right to comment on your question since I am not disabled... though having family with mental illness (undiagnosed depression and untreated alcoholism) I would say that I agree…"

May 4

Stephanie Kindred replied to JeSais's discussion The Sound of Burque ?

"I live in the NE Heights, and for me it is the coo of the Mourning Doves. There are many other bird sounds, but perhaps because it is so distinctive and they are so plentiful here that it is the sound that I associate with Albuquerque. "

May 1

Jean-Pierre Gerlinger replied to JeSais's discussion The Sound of Burque ?

"Definitely the "audio mugging" of vehicle super-woofers as they pass my home. There is a city ordinance outlawing this but the APD will not enforce it."

Apr 30

Leonard Poareo replied to JeSais's discussion The Sound of Burque ?

"Too bad it's not the smell of the city. Think of the Fall with all the chile roasting en la madrugada."

Apr 22

JeSais posted an event

Children's Grief Center Day Camp at Children's Grief Center

June 30, 2012 all day

What: For grieving kids & teens ages 7 – 17 FROM ALL OVER THE STATE who’ve had someone they love dieWhen: Two Saturdays—June 30th & July 21st ( 2 separate day camp days)Where: At the Children’s Grief Center! 3001 Trellis NW, Albuquerque NM 87107Call: 323-0478 By June 25th for the June Camp or July 20th for the July Camp!Cool Activities Like…Games! Arts & Crafts! Scavenger huntsRelay RacesHealing CirclesBalloon ReleaseMemorial…See More

Apr 18

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Scrymgeour replied to JeSais's discussion The Sound of Burque ?

"I think the Bosque bisecting our city is pretty awesome and unique. Sounds from here - birds/wildlife, cyclists whizzing along, sounds of water through irrigation ditches? Tongue-in-cheek answer: explosions testing emanating from the…"

Apr 18

JeSais liked Dee Cohen's blog post ABQ Pics: Descanso

Apr 17

Profile Information

Where I Live:: University Heights

About Me:: I am now unemployed...

Moved to Albuquerque from San Diego when I was accepted in the MFA (creative writing) program at UNM. Currently in my 3rd year.

I am the founder and co-host of Duke City DimeStories, a monthly open mic event for PROSE. Check out the details, and listen to some of the Best 3 Minute Stories from months past at the website, http://dimestories.org/live-events/albuquerque/

I also volunteer at the Children's Grief Center.... a very cool program that offers free support services to kids who have suffered the loss of a parent, primary caregiver or sibling. http://www.childrensgrief.org/

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: people.

My Website:: http://akajesais.com

What I'm Reading:: too many books to list

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At 7:48am on February 23, 2011, Rich Boucher said…: Hey there! Thanks for the add!

At 8:58pm on January 10, 2011, hettie said…: hey,

I keep forgetting to drop you a note and it's been a couple of weeks, but I wanted to say "thanks" from one of your neighbors for speaking up in the alibi about the lead/coal project.

At 10:13am on September 6, 2010, Barelas Babe said…: 'Twas great to meet you as well!

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, Doogie 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, Doogie 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.