Voted in #SantaFe#NewMexico today, a place where the Democratic primary determines some of the ultimate races. One race really struck me as emblematic of the future, assuming constitutional democracy survives in the U.S. 1/
In one contest for county commissioner (municipal legislator, for non-Americans), three candidates vied for the Democratic nomination. One of them, though, was, until very recently, a registered Republican. Even before I knew this, it was apparent to me that she was the most conventionally pro-business candidate. Then, I read a column she wrote explaining her change of party. 2/
With the Republican Party having degenerated into a cultish, criminal, evangelical Christian organization, it is no longer a meaningful participant in U.S. democratic politics. So, the Democratic Party is going to absorb many people into its right flank. My prediction: if U.S. constitutional democracy survives, the Republican Party will not, and the Democratic Party will eventually split into two parties, one more to the left and one more to the right. 4/4
Cool. Landed our first gig at Nuckolls Brewery down in the Railyard area of #SantaFe#NewMexico: Saturday Feb 17th from 4-6pm. Lots of great 60s/70s/80s #music so be sure to bring 500 friends.
We’ll also be playing April 4th at Rufina Taproom.
In New Mexico I play gigs w/ singer/songwriter Robert Marcum (acoustic guitar). I play electric bass. We do a handful of originals and tons of covers ranging from Dylan / Byrds / Beatles / Stones / Who / CSNY / Lightfoot / Simon&Garfunkel to U2 / REM / TheChurch / JacksonBrowne / Santana / JGarcia / SteelyDan / etc.
I’ve seen footprints on walls and ceilings in parking garages in Vegas (NV). I assume people slap the walls with their shoes to make people wonder, like this?
Best thing I’ve seen in a while. Of course it’s in #SantaFe#NewMexico. At the entrance to a hiking trail. The idea is when you return to your car after a hike, you pour any unused water from your water bottles into Rusty’s mouth and, well, he “pees” it onto the young tree, to water it.
I love the little details, like the hex nuts as Rusty’s toes on his paws.
Santa Fe friends: I need your help. Last week I took on foster care for 4 adorable puppies thru Rezdawg rescue. They are not eligible for local shelter due to wonky jurisdiction of being surrendered on tribal land. 8 weeks old.
They are now spayed/neutered, chipped, vaccinated, weaned and crate trained and very socialized. And adorable. 2 boys, 2 girls.
Cat, large dog, and kid friendly. Just adorable and ready to bond. Adoption fee waived. Help me get the word out. #SantaFe#puppers
Santa Fe Portalfest is a free, DIY, interdependent music festival hosted on portales, driveways, and yards in an eight block radius in the La Madera/Alto Park neighborhood of Santa Fe, NM. In addition to live music, Portalfest hosts a local art market, community wellness area, food vendors, and a family zone. (https://www.santafeportalfest.com/about.html)
general festival schedule
12-7pm Live Music at Stages 1-9
12-7pm Art Market at Aspen Community Magnet School
1-4pm Family Zone at Aspen Community Magnet School
12-7pm Community Wellness Area at Alto Community Garden
Well that was fun. My first time at PortalFest. Connected with a lot of neighbors. Def. needed more food trucks, as one backed out last minute. But that was compensated for by the family that was selling frito pies!
When I was in Santa Fe, we went to the Georgia Okeefe art museum, and they handed me an iPad with their audio tour loaded. After spending some time with it I realized it was the Bloomberg connects app with the Georgia Okeefe guide loaded up.
My wife and I realized I could just sit on the bench and work through the audio guide while she roamed around looking at the art. I also realized that I could install this app on my own iPhone and take virtual tours of different venues around the world. I just downloaded the app and took a tour of the Intrepid in New York city. https://www.bloombergconnects.org/#SantaFe#georgiaOkeefe#BloombergConnects#Intrepid
Full Moon Super Hero Bike Ride TONIGHT! Meetup 7pm at the Railyard Water Tower, for an amusing comedy skit on wheels. Light up your bikes, finish up your month's quota of vanquishing EVIL, and join us! This is a no drop social paced ride.