Monthly Archive for January, 2005

What’s in a name?

In general, alpacas are an easy-to-like animal. And while visiting Victory Ranch in New Mexico, I grew a particular fondness for the one shown here.
This one was so curious and more gregarious than the rest. I never knew its name, or even if it was a male or a female. But my love for […]

NM radio rocks!!

Ever heard of Manu Chao? …
What about the Bongo Bong song? …
This is such a catching tune. I’ve been singing it in my head for just over a week now. We heard it on a New Mexico radio station en route to Mora (to see the alpacas). You really must listen to it - […]

Quilting Project #1

Towards the end of 2004, I took classes on how to make mini-quilts. (Already, I can see how making bigger ones may be “easier” to begin with, but can end up a bit overwhelming once you begin sewing the blocks together.)

First class: Our instructor taught us how to make the log cabin design. This design […]