its been a lil while since i have posted here.

lil ashamed of that fact.

however, i have been working, plotting, thinking, and just kicking back.

i took the initiative to hire me a house guy to come clean for me and take care of everyday chores.

he starts next Wednesday, works on wed afternoons for me.

changes the bed, washes sheets, dust, keeps the dishes up, organizes the house.

have to see how he does.

once a week, every Wednesday, and he cuts the grass too.

Its summer here in the deep South.

The painter is still here, but he is winding down, hopefully within the next two weeks.

I have a new schedule for going back to the gym. Today is it. My old workout partner has retired, so she and I are hitting the gym this morning. Then its off to work for me after that.

Not much else going on.

I am here.

Well......

I am back home in good ole Laz e an na

Had a wonderful time out in Santa Fe.

The weather out there was just great. I can see why folks go out there.

Back here, I stepped out the car to 96 degrees 85 % humidity.

I was dropping sweat before I put the key in the door.

Now I have to get my self back to La weather.

Lil Sister will have a great home, once all the workers get finished with it.

It was good to see Kirt, Val, and Matt...

Having friends out there, plus the Sister made the experience so worthwhile.

Let me not forget Remi and Ru.

I am still in Santa Fe.

This is the longest I have ever stayed away from the office with the exception of when my Momma was in the hospital and her death.

Made a first in 32 yrs of the C J System, for me.

Life with Lil Sister has been interesting. She has done a good job of putting up with my quirks.

This is the eighth day for me being away from the brick streets of the Red River.

The first four days were really a major hurdle for me. I had some anxiety and stress from the control issues. I think the hike with Kirt was the point of relaxation for me.

Then the yard work at Lil Sister's house on the outside of Santa Fe has been good for me also.

Doing something. Just not being a tourist is what I like.

The remodeling work at Lil Sister's house is going slower than anticipated.

So, my time here in Santa Fe could be drawing to a close if the work continues at that pace.

Well......i am eating very good these days.

315 bistro
santacafe
pashqualas

been good.

i will be here for the next ten days

Oh, I wanted to also post some pics of the flora on the canyon.

If you can imagine this place only gets approx 14 inches of rainfall a yr.

The colours are so vivid...so pronounced.

Again, my friend Kirt the geologist is an amazing person, teacher.

I learned so much on my hike.

Was taken to Cooper Canyon today outside of Abiquiu NM. We hike for four hours. Went from 6239 to approx 6600 ft.

Best time I have outdoors in a long time.

Truly amazing place. My feet and legs got a work out.

This is one of the units from where we are staying.

We being my sister and I.

I am having lunch with friends today at a local cafe.

Then preparing some crawfish etoufee for them for supper.

I am trying to wind down...its hard.

Yes I am here in Santa Fe.

I don't like it.

My mind is not at ease.

Have I become a homebody, stick in the mud.

Something is going on with my mind.

I feel like getting back in the car and leaving.

I hope it gets better.