On this day before the coming Burns Night where we celebrate the Bard in virtual lockdown I invite you to pull up a chair, pour a tall drink of something potent, and enjoy a few poems from the master of Scottish vernacular. This evening, I strongly recommend you find a copy of Tam O'Shanter and … Continue reading Burns Night, a Dirge
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Winter Wonderland
Even on the Southern High Plains of New Mexico, we get some snow. Real winter seldom lasts for more than a couple weeks here but it can become extreme at times. With occasional swings of 60 degrees Fahrenheit up or down in a matter of a couple hours, the inconsistency makes it difficult to plan. … Continue reading Winter Wonderland