Aid & Comfort Gala

Southwest Cares Aid and Comfort Gala this year was an event not to be missed. With a Roaring Twenties theme many gala attendees were in full regalia. We saw lots of great art and friends.

Thanksgiving in Santa Fe

Ok - FEASTS come fairly often in our circle of friends and family - with that said we all must self impose moderation. Not always the easiest thing to do, but oh so necessary in the larger scheme of things - like our health and well being. This year my Sister hosted T-day - her best Turkey to date - juicy and scrumptious. Bry with his new crock cooker, utilized it for the 5th time in as many days that he had it - for the Ham, MMMM was it great. Other favorites on the Menu - Nat's Famous Banana pudding with meringue, mothers home made yeast rolls(FAB). Of course we had to have the old staples - Broccoli Rice Casserole, Renee's super cranberries, Pinon Pie (which seems to be taking over) and our new cocktail this year was the Hurricane. Glad you joined us Marcey!

Sangre De Cristo Aspens

Every autumn in Santa Fe there is a mass exodus up the Sangre De Cristo Mountains from Santa Fe. Also known as Hyde State Park and generally referenced in Santa Fe as the Ski Basin - this famous mountain range plays host to a spectacular show of nature. Easily seen from a 20 mile distance these trees turn a golden yellow with patches of red strewn in for drama (so it seems). It is many residents annual trek up into nature, it is always surprising as you begin driving up - within minutes you are in thick forest/woods. As you begin to approach the aspen groves it is impossible to refrain from ooooh and aaaaah - and thus begins ones fanciful journey into the show of the season. All it lacks really is the sounds of opera bellowing from the trunks of the trees as it seems each of these beautiful specimens is a Diva. And so it was this year, Gordon was only minutes off the plane from NYC and I was filling his ears with the beauty of what I wanted us to drive up and see. Later that week we found ourselves with lunch and cameras in tow emitting oooh & aaaah. Above are some of the pictures I shot that glorious day in Santa Fe.

Thanksgiving Comes Early in Albuquerque

Saturday night was a gathering of friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving, hosted by Dennis and Myron. A true feast including Myron's Gratin potatoes, the best this side of the Pecos, the main was scrumptious pork tenderloin perfectly accompanied by a squash medley. One of our finales was Bryan's famous Pinon Pie (similar to a Pecan pie, but topped with Pine nuts). Many Spirits were flowing and much fun and laughter. We were all thankful to be together and for our many happy memories.

Autumn in New York

New York in October is Beautiful and one of my favorite times to be there - not to mention celebrating my birthday in the Big Apple - was a treat. Jay & Gordon hosted a most FABULOUS dinner party, we were surrounded by many good people. The menu included Boeuf Bourguignon served over egg noodles. In Jay's gastronomic expertise he tended this dish through several days of preparation - the boeuf was as tender as could be and the taste divine. Our finale was his home made Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting - needless to say we were all in Gastronomic heaven. Thank you Gordon & Jay! During our time there we visited our favorite stomping grounds including the MOMA - had to see the new building. That is also where the Jaguar Roadster was on exhibition - I thought Dennis would LOVE it. The Met for their Dutch Masters Exhibition - visiting my old friends by Rembrandt's hand made me happy. Of course no visit would be complete without the visual pleasure of China Town's street markets - including a stop for lunch. While there we picked up three lobster for a mere $25 - eat your heart out Massachusetts. Jay again tantalizing our taste buds prepared lobster rolls and fried oysters that evening. WOW - they put smiles on our faces..... We are looking forward to our next visit already!

Kokanee Salmon

I thought I would share our fishing excursion (my first as an adult). It was Charlotte, Nathan and I - at Heron Lake(NM). The landscape was spectacular, as you can see from the images. Nathan dined on the Salmon and thought them delectable. The Kokanee are a land locked version of ocean dwelling Sockeye. Another factoid - is they are plankton eating - surprising from the look of their mouth and teeth. What a Great Day!

Aid & Comfort

Here is Pink Cristo Rey - my latest piece made and donated to benefit Southwest Cares Organization -http://southwestcare.org/ The Aid & Comfort Gala @ at the Eldorado Hotel is on Saturday November 24, 2007. Thank you Bryan for the Frame... Hope to see lots of familar faces there.