tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post19964220149910621..comments2023-10-01T05:51:26.728-04:00Comments on Mary and Keith's Excellent Adventure!: Fun Friday: Abiquiu and MoreLaughter Incorporatedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15838404461060095240noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post-44559783397940127162010-08-24T19:36:47.759-04:002010-08-24T19:36:47.759-04:00I've really enjoyed reading your posts. Keith ...I've really enjoyed reading your posts. Keith is looking just a bit like Pete Townshend, don't you think? Great stuff.pauljimersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156430373283708081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post-55432937111665520252010-08-09T15:44:36.766-04:002010-08-09T15:44:36.766-04:00P.S. If you do not know of Jim Sagel, may I recomm...P.S. If you do not know of Jim Sagel, may I recommend his work to you. I think you would enjoy the humor!!! <br /><br />from a eulogy by the great playwright Denise Chavez:<br /><br />"Jim Sagel belonged to Española, New Mexico, to all New Mexico, and in turn, he belonged to all of us. Jim lived in the low-rider capital of the world, which is about the most exciting and wonderful small town on earth. I know. I lived there. And if I were to move from my hometown, I'd make a bee-line there..."<br /><br />To read more...<br /><br />http://www.frankwaters.org/friends_p3.htmLaurie Tumerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443904758429636681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post-6292138893590296832010-08-06T19:35:17.023-04:002010-08-06T19:35:17.023-04:00Dear Keith,
Thank you for your response to my co...Dear Keith, <br /><br />Thank you for your response to my comment. <br /><br />I look forward to a visit with you and Mary when you throw a vuelta up this way again! <br /><br />My reference to The Single Story is from a wonderful talk by the writer Chimamanda Adichie on TED:<br /><br />http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story.html<br /><br />I enjoy reading and viewing your blog! <br /><br />LaurieLaurie Tumerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443904758429636681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post-29266853493579234042010-08-01T11:34:49.328-04:002010-08-01T11:34:49.328-04:00Laurie,
Thank you for the colorful and thoughtfu...Laurie, <br /><br />Thank you for the colorful and thoughtful portrait of the Espanola that others may not see. We will certainly take you up on your advice and spend some time taking in the town beyond the cliches and stories. <br /><br />Yes, we have been influenced by Espanola's reputation and by the opinions of others, like we were influenced in El Paso and other places we moved quickly through in our travels. <br /><br />We have actually explored the streets along McCurdy Road, driven past the Sikh compound, and checked out some yard sales along the main drag, chatting in Spanish with the people selling their wares. <br /><br />Thanks for your kind comment, and we'll certainly take it to heart. <br /><br />KeithLaughter Incorporatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838404461060095240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post-52396083872668691292010-08-01T00:56:56.847-04:002010-08-01T00:56:56.847-04:00In Defense of Española
If I may, next time take i...In Defense of Española<br /><br />If I may, next time take it low and slow <br />Don’t let The Single Story chase you through Española.<br />To assuage anyone’s fear <br />I've never been attacked <br />By a heroin addict or even a low rider <br />Since settling here over 20 years ago.<br />If you drive too quickly <br />You’ll miss the other stories<br />The Frito Pie at Stop & Eat<br />The shocking pink buildings near the Santa Cruz Church and Plaza<br />The tree-lined narrow back roads along McCurdy<br />The college where Isabel Allende made a special trip to meet our students – <br />she sensed their warmth from their letters to her. <br />The new plaza where Obama spoke during the election <br />The center of the Sikh community<br />The graffiti-ed free walls near Simmons Lane and behind the Police Station <br />Susie Lucero’s pastelitos at the Farmer’s Market<br />The starlings at the corner of Fairview and RiversideLaurie Tumerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443904758429636681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post-64408067037272671562010-07-31T23:46:41.649-04:002010-07-31T23:46:41.649-04:00ditto!!! I'm amazed by how much fun and cultur...ditto!!! I'm amazed by how much fun and culture you two (three w/ Tina) can pack into one day! Bravo!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323852694751881557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5962963417019138125.post-52612266841555048262010-07-31T09:47:57.269-04:002010-07-31T09:47:57.269-04:00Yay for Fun Fridays!Yay for Fun Fridays!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897145355472536998noreply@blogger.com