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What happened to Amerasia?
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Where I Live:
the Edge of Nob Hill
About Me:
My wife and I have lived here now for almost a year and a half. We were formerly of New Orleans but the big storm served notice on that. Spent some time wandering around India and S. America before crawling back to the states and deciding on Albuquerque. Besides the incredibly weak (dive) bar scene/ drinking laws, we like it here.
I used to be a photographer but am not doing much these days with that. The portfolio you'll find on my website mostly consists of images taken from my travels abroad. Ive been through Mexico, C. America, S. America, Australia, S.E. Asia, Morocco, India, etc.
I would like to get my work shown here in town, as I had done in N.O. but admittedly havent put much effort into it. I like to BBQ, watch films, drink liquor, listen to the Hi-Fi, play backgammon, tend to my cactus, and lalalalala
Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:
On some days it can be quite nice. I wish there were more of those days.
Relationship Status:
Married
My Website:
http://www.drexlermcstyles.com
What I'm Reading:
Journey To The End of The Night by Celine, The Alibi
What I'm Listening To:
The wind blowing trash in to my yard, the cat mewing to come in, CD's on the Hi-Fi because no one of significance will ever come to this musical dead zone...(except Beck)

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The Die in Cast

effacing all the patterns from the acres of fabric we rifle through aided by only the spirits; lounging on our tongues leaving the canvas in a state of reception and it was upon this that we sketched out our future in sly strokes and blind lashes siphoning a lifetimes worth of dreams from the archives of our soul and spilling them out like die waiting, watching, for a forecast to evolve and to assemble something maplike and this night is as long as the journey we have made upon it yet, so far r… Continue

Posted on May 6, 2008 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

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waiting for the albatross

the fountain of youth doesnt flow through this carcass of the desert there is only legions of wind that snap at the flesh and the heady fangs of sun that steal at your endurance leaving you trembling and listless a solitary figure rooted in a great expanse of nothing and inside the museum where you sometimes find rest the mirrors see all too well what has not persevered what the dimmest bulb cannot conceal we know some things decay with grace while others just fall apart and the difference is… Continue

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

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a massive bummer of an album

a Massive Bummer of an Album or my unfinished symphony Im fairly sure that I could write something to satisfy each of you to your own. In fact, in each your own time I certainly have, havent I? But being seductive and having seduced arent exactly of the same skill set, are they? but to write something that satisfies myself......well, thats what left to be done isnt it? Im trying to put together a moment in time, in this space, that requires a type of mathematics that may no longer exist. A cl… Continue

Posted on March 8, 2008 at 9:00am —

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ear to the earth


the aching mechanics working behind the bones
subtle assassinations trussed into the marrow
leaves me wishing for a sponsor
or a savior
a presence of mind
to confide in
to whom I could ask:
raise me up to the sky
cart me off to the sea
anything to rustle me free
from this sallow harvest in the desert

lying in the tubercular shade of winters elm
waiting for the ravens
waiting for something unfor… Continue

Posted on January 27, 2008 at 5:54pm —

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in the eyes of an audience of absentees: neither factual nor actual

an auburn tide

unsheathed from the annals of a journey

spill like fire across the forefront of the battlefield


inside the windmill the structure aches

the images of what transpired;…

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Posted on December 4, 2007 at 8:40pm —

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At 9:38am on April 16, 2008, Khan said…
regarding your experience with posts about people on the edge of complete dissolute poverty cooking $60 steaks:
You forget, my dear man, that polite American society has no room for your suggestions of Class Issues. We do not have class issues in America. Anyone that wants to be President can/will be, and your observations are just negativist. While you're at it, try the veal patte, and in a loud, self-satisfied voice discuss how great it will be when a different wealthy stranger gets elected...
At 8:11pm on April 15, 2008, David said…
Hmmm I'm not sure about all of that. I've always found Nob Hill strange--in that it's struggling for an identity. Some people want to it to be hipster, others another ABQ Uptown, and still others want a shopping district for UNM-oriented folk. Personally, I buy very little there--and actually with my limited budget politely excused myself from a restaurant once I saw the prices on the menu. I enjoy the people watching--and still think Central Avenue--from end to end--is the city's axis. I think there are a lot of things working against making Nob Hill the district you describe. One would be the high rents, but a close second would be look around. This city is brimming with small strip mall after small strip mall of small businesses. I've actually never lived in any town where there were so many in so many parts of a city. And I think because of their longtime connection to their location they'd be loathe to move to Nob Hill. As much as it is an easy pinata to hit--I've lived in towns with nothing like it and would much rather have it in its current form than nothing at all.
At 10:28pm on April 11, 2008, David said…
I just wanted to say "thank you" for voicing your opinion on Nob Hill. As much as I like to observe the people there--there's little I want, need or care to buy there. It seems like a slightly more cultural version of ABQ Uptown in my opinion. What am I going to do with ethnic knick knacks? It's still better than small town Wisconsin though. Oh, and I know another couple who are from New Orleans and live here. I always wonder if you guys ever meet up in your Diaspora.
At 5:58pm on March 12, 2008, vashti said…
I just got this announcement, thought you might have interest?

Matrix Fine Art
Call for Photographers for Photo New Mexico
What: A juried exhibition open to any photographer who lives and works in New Mexico. All photographic processes considered. All subjects considered; individual works only; no installations but three dimensional work OK.
Exhibit Dates: July 5-26
Application Deadline: April 1
Entry Fee: $30
More Info and Application Form: Go to www.matrixfineart.com
At 1:07am on March 7, 2008, usemoreglue said…
Hey there,

Thanks for your response/interest. People (their info, generosity, etc.) are definitely a key tool to happy travels. I've traveled quite a bit in North America (Canada/U.S.), and overseas once a couple years ago, but mostly just to visit family in Luxembourg/Germany. This'll be my first time to Mexico.

We will most definitely be doing this backpack-style. My boyfriend and I are notorious for over-packing (usually on road trips), but I think we're aiming to pack as light as possible. The bulky issue is going to be camping gear. Not taking a ton, but definitely a tent and some blankets/bags. My main packing dilemma is usually a paranoia of being too hot or cold, but I've heard the weather is pretty warm all around down there this time of year....only getting below 50/60 in the Canyon, so they say.

Anyway, we're hoping to be pretty mobile. We generally try to couchsurf (www.couchsurfing.com--Amazing!)
or camp as much as possible while traveling.

As far as planning goes, I've been reading "The People's Guide to Mexico" on and off for a couple of years now, an incredibly down to earth, useful piece of travel lit. in the way of local customs, insider tips, etc., also trying to brush up on some poor Spanish skills, and otherwise just crossing my fingers.

We like good food, coffee, good beer/wine, boats, the outdoors, music, uhh...yeah...that sort of stuff.

Hope this wasn't TOO obnoxiously detailed, my replies tend to be on the long side :( .

Thank you!

-Monet
At 12:59pm on February 26, 2008, Angelo Baca said…
Very good comment. I agree...
At 12:46pm on December 16, 2007, Ginger James said…
Love the hat, i have a hat obsession.
At 8:46pm on December 13, 2007, Your Sharona said…
Welcome to town! Do you know about the art show Saturday at Factory on Fifth? There will be a lot of photographers there - there's even a group shoot. More info available on the Art on ABQ group page.
At 8:44pm on December 13, 2007, Your Sharona said…
At 1:10pm on November 28, 2007, vashti said…
I'm newly (back) in town and working on figuring all that out as well...where to show art, make art, teach art...mostly just visiting all the spots that cross my path one way or another and seem appealing. There are events at Stove (music tomorrow night) and Factory on 5th (art show/sale on Friday) that I'm going to check out, both were announced around here somewhere - maybe the art group? Also, there are Artscrawls I think every first Friday of the Month around town, good for checking out galleries and artspaces.

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