My father owns a Kindle.

It's not actually his fault. If given the choice between a gift of a Kindle and say, a watch*, I'd might've chosen the e-reader, too.  But wow, the day I called home and heard that he was the proud new owner of a device that's often blamed for recent indie bookstore closures... I guess you could say I was a little surprised.  After nearly four years of semi-ranting about the issues small businesses face in the wake of Amazon, I was admittedly a little…

• The university will save $550,000 with Locksley's new contract.  Glad to see UNM tightening it's belt.  Hahahahahahaha!  Just made myself laugh out loud!
• I like how…

Just discovered a new lo cal blogger duo: The…

• Schmidly said it’s a misconception that New Mexican families cannot afford tuition increases, and UNM must increase tuition because the state government decreased support of  higher education institutions.…

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Been poking my way through Mid-Region Council of Government's 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and let me chime in on what I think it says about ABQ.

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CABEZON ROAD--"There are two kinds of people in this world," he said.  I looked at him as he leaned backwards in his chair.  It was 1967 and I was visiting someone I barely knew on his houseboat in Sausalito.  A real Paul Klee hung on the wall behind him.  Still, I doubted he would say anything…

• Mesa del Sol breaks ground.  Discuss. 
• Schmidly has student escorted out of Scholes Hall by police.  WTF?
• Schmidly wants at least…

I've sat with, written about, and truly believe that it was not until I had exceeded 10,000 hours of hands-on massage therapy in my private practice, that I BEGAN to have some true mastery over my craft, skill and technique. Now, as I approach 20,000 hours in this field, I'm sinking in deeper to the next level. I love this quote that came through my in-box early this morning:

"... ten thousand hours of practice is required to achieve the level of mastery associated with…

For most couples getting divorced using the process of mediation can save them thousands of dollars, many months, and an untold amount of stress.  The trick is seeking mediation early in the process rather than months down the line when the court orders it.  Regardless of whether or not you have attorneys…

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today monster paws premiers their second music video, "ray of light," right here on crash[blank] for your viewing and listening pleasure.  this is the second video off their…

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If the end of winter makes you stir crazy then there may be no better escape than a quick trip to New Mexico’s fanciest fishing hole.

Sandia Lakes’ recently remodeled park located just south of Bernalillo on the State Road 313 features spectacular scenery, excellent accommodations, spacious…

Sunday, March 27, 2011



PAPER TREASURES



By David Steinberg

Journal Staff Writer

          Interested in buying a signed first edition of Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless…

Cross posted in Carless in Albuquerque

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• Donald Trump would have had his work cut out for him firing Gardunos family members.
• Albuquerque USPS district office closing as a result of reorganization...and because the…

A year ago this past February, I was living in Albuquerque, happily puttering along when the…

It's tax season again, a time filled with meaning for both the employed and those who are not.  Richard Vargas continues to explore the American dream.

Vargas graduated from UNM's Creative Writing program in December 2010, and was awarded his MFA with distinction.  He just edited…