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January 2010 Stories (97)

Sweet endings

Alas, the Tricklock Revolutions International Theatre Festival has wrapped up another year and we must simply wait until next January. But they saved the best for last.

"One" was truly one of the most magical, memorable productions I have seen in a very long time. Few companies so deftly use sound, movement, lighting and acting to draw us into an… Continue

Added by Megan on January 31, 2010 at 5:33pm — 4 Comments

A Proper Title Eludes Me, So This Will Have To Do

Tonight we'll be taking delivery of a new old used desk. A guy named Archie (I think) from Thrift Town on Menaul offered to bring it to us since the desk is not disassembleable (I doubt that's a real word, actually, unless it is once it's published, in which case I deem it open source; have fun!), and therefore has not a hope of fitting into the Yaris.

The desk at which I'm currently sitting is a cherry veneer executive-style… Continue

Added by Rob Creighton Garrison on January 31, 2010 at 1:07pm — 5 Comments

The Sunday Poem: Richard Oyama... What Is Richard Doing In Albuquerque?

Do your friends far away ever wonder why you are living in Albuquerque? It is hard to explain to an outsider. This poem will make you smile as your head moves up, down, and sideways. It probably won't help your friends much.

Born in New York City, Oyama has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. He lives in NE Albuquerque.

Authors Note: In September 2009, at the invitation of Bob… Continue

Added by The DitchRider on January 31, 2010 at 8:00am — 15 Comments

The Two Whos on life's little things -- "Life is Like Going Shopping "

From the Two Whos

Yun's sons want a couple of small pets that they can take care of. They thought about getting a couple of beta fish. So, they went shopping. Walking inside the pet store, they were drawn to a big bird cage in the middle of the room. Inside, there were several parakeets chirping and dancing.... The boys attention changed from fish to birds. They want to buy the birds instead of fish

She was… Continue

Added by yun li on January 30, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

So bright you need shades at night

The brightest moon of the year is out tonight...

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A full perigee moon over Albuquerque

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And without a telescope,

there's mars to the left of the moon

These shots were from South Broadway...Might have to drive out to the mesas for another… Continue

Added by Jeff Hartzer on January 29, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

HELP!

Okay, DCFers, I need some help. My gentleman caller and I are looking for something cool to do tomorrow night. We'd like for it to be as cheap (or free) as possible. Any ideas?

P.S. I've already checked the events posted here on DCF, but none of them seem to be good for the two or us. :)

Added by Alex on January 29, 2010 at 12:44pm — No Comments

The Earned Income Tax Credit and TaxHelp NM

It's that time of year - Tax Season. Today at Central New Mexico Community College* we're talking about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and thought DCF readers might be interested in some of the details.

The EITC is a federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families and can put a significant amount of money back in the pockets of people who need it… Continue

Added by Alexis on January 29, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Morning Fix - Turquoise Fever!

• For $17 you can replace that stupid balloon license plate with a beautiful piece of turquoise fender jewelery. Supposed to be available today. DCF LVR, FIX GRL, & GOT DCF are special order. As is SAV H2O.

• I-40 from ABQ to Texas remains closed as of 3:00 AM.… Continue

Added by Johnny_Mango on January 29, 2010 at 6:30am — 12 Comments

The Two Whos on life's little things -- "Live, Play, Work : The Two Whos! "

Form the Two Whos

As Cece is recovering from her shoulder surgery and laying low at home, Yun is out networking with many people. As Cece is home researching, Yun is out implementing!

Later, Yun came over to Cece's for tea and to check on her condition and take her out for a walk.

Yun is very excited and tells Cece that while she was out and about, she stopped by the TV station and pitched a TV show about… Continue

Added by yun li on January 29, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Snow snow beautiful snow

It started snowing last night out here in the East Mountains--when I went to bed at midnight, a few flakes had begun to drift down, and when I woke up at 3 a.m. to let the dog out, there was already about an inch on the ground. It hasn't stopped. It's been snowing all day.

We've probably got about 10-11 inches, maybe a foot by now.

Have A Seat!

Our back patio, around 1 p.m. It has snowed another inch or two… Continue

Added by A Saucy Lass on January 28, 2010 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Full Moon & Mars

JUST-in from SpaceWeather.com:->FULL MOON AND MARS: Friday night's full Moon is the biggest and brightest full Moon of the year. It's a "perigee Moon," as much as 14% wider and 30% brighter than other full Moons you'll see later in 2010.

But that's not all. Mars is having a close encounter with Earth, and on Friday night, Jan. 29th, it will join the Moon for an all-night-long conjunction.

Added by Jeff Hartzer on January 28, 2010 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Morning Fix - "It felt like the floor was just rumbling."

• Lobos beat Cougars in Old-Time, floor rumbling Pit win: 76 -72. "The students in section 26 -- many wearing surgical masks to mock BYU star Jimmer Fredette and his recent bout with mononucleosis -- poured out (on the floor) as the Lobo players went to them after their postgame hand shakes with the… Continue

Added by Johnny_Mango on January 28, 2010 at 6:30am — 15 Comments

HOLY MOLY: LOBOS BEAT BYU !

#23 in Nation Beats #10

LOBOS BEAT BYU!!!!

Whooo HOOO....4 and 0 against ranked opponents...Already it has been and will be the year of the LOBOS.

Added by Jeff Hartzer on January 27, 2010 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

May be moving to Albuquerque soon

I might be moving to Albuquerque in Sept or Oct. I have wanted to live there for many years and now finally I might get the chance to do so. If I come there I will be working near the intersection of I-25 and Osuna. Can someone recommend a good apartment complex near there. I will probably live in an apartment for 9 months to a year and then my wife will join me and we'll buy a house. Thanks

It's been a while since I posted that question, and the opportunity to move to Albuquerque… Continue

Added by John Spurlin on January 27, 2010 at 8:51am — 11 Comments

Morning Fix - 'Runway' & 'Lock Up' Eyeing Bernalillo County?

• County inmates to sew their own clothes. 'Runway' and 'Lock Up' said to consider money-saving simultaneous film shoot in the Duke City. Well, maybe not.

• Winter wolf loose at the Duck Pond.

• Language Barrier. ABQ… Continue

Added by Johnny_Mango on January 27, 2010 at 6:30am — 7 Comments

The Two Whos on life's little things -- "The Single Mother’s Dance"

From the Two Whos

Yun’s kids were with their father’s family up in Taos skiing and left the single mother home alone for several days right after the New Year. Missing her kids has become part of the her life now. No matter what she is missing her kids.

On the bright side, she gets a lots done. After the kids were gone for three days, one late afternoon, Yun felt a bit hungry. She went downstairs to get some food. She… Continue

Added by yun li on January 27, 2010 at 5:00am — 2 Comments

looking for pictures of franciscan hotel

I am looking for more detailed photos of the Franciscan Hotel. I have several postcards, but would also like to find interior photos. I have looked at both libraries Downtown and have not had much luck. Is there anyone who knows another place to look?

Added by raymond castro on January 26, 2010 at 10:35pm — 12 Comments

Lunch at Cocina Azul

12th & Mountain NW--It is hard not to have noticed the interest in this corner location ever since the announced closing of the Sunshine Cafe over a month ago. The discussion here on the DCF has generated 59 replies! Now Cocina Azul has opened in the same spot. MaryAnn and I stopped by for lunch last Sunday.

It was sort of an accidental visit: we were hungry and there it was. The building still has those wonderful windows that look out… Continue

Added by Johnny_Mango on January 26, 2010 at 8:00am — 8 Comments

Morning Fix - Who You Calling Fat?

• A 'Fat Tax,' a surcharge on some level of obesity, is being proposed for NM teachers outside of ABQ as a way to help fund their health insurance. Also possible: tobacco use, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. For Pete's sake, teaching causes high blood pressure & eating cafeteria food makes a person fat! ABQ… Continue

Added by Johnny_Mango on January 26, 2010 at 6:30am — 5 Comments

Decisions, Decisions (Part 1)

Last week I received more than a few emails about the possibility of the State of New Mexico consolidating the New Mexico Commission for the Blind, the Governor’s Commission on Disability, and the New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons. One week from today, on… Continue

Added by Barelas Babe on January 25, 2010 at 9:30am — 5 Comments