Since returning to work in the office full-time almost a month ago, I have made some new friends in the dogs that come and hang at the place. My boss Tim adopted his daughter’s dog, Jake, when she took a job overseas, and he frequently spends his day in our office. Another employee brings...

I met Dennis some 15 years ago when we both attended church at the start-up Highland Campus of Sagebrush Church. We were in a bible study group for several years there together, among other activities, and since have stayed in touch with a few others in town from that small group. Dennis celebrated his...

Late afternoon sky busyness.

Waiting for mom and dad. It was a joy early into the week to meet my folks for dinner at one of my dad’s favorite places- Red Lobster. The young waitress taking care of us was three weeks into her job, and my mom flattered her immensely. We talked about Ark City and some...

I spent late morning out at the Alameda Bosque this morning after waking up from the jarring adjustment called Daylight Savings Time. Seagulls like the Rio Grande, and here can be seen partying at a bend in the Great River.

Leaving work this afternoon, a sprawl of gray spread over the city from the west, moving to Sandia mountain, shutting out blue skies for the rest of the day.

I went by my folks’ house after work to drop off some soup and to say “Hi”, and somewhere along the way, my mom became ornery and feigned snapping my dad’s suspenders. We know she’s feeling normal and healthy when that part of her finds its way out. My dad is a good sport...

Back in January, I determined I would try to eat better- for my heart and for my future. Part of that plan involved cooking more at home, and always a fan of soups, I also determined to make more soups. One of the first I sought out and found a recipe for on the...