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
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.
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
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.
From my car’s cam system this morning. I had a long red light, waited, got the green, and waited some MORE because, hey, this is #SantaFe#NewMexico: where stop signs and red lights mean nothing.
This car ran a red light at 50-60mph in a 35 zone, and if I hadn’t deliberately waited, my car would’ve been totaled and maybe so would have I.
Look closely and despite the sun, you can see I have a green and this car is flying through.
Full Moon Super Hero Adult Onesie Bike Ride - 10/28 7pm meetup at the Railyard Water Tower. Light up your bikes! Be ready for a spooky good time as we tour the ancient and scary ruins of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Bee Talk & Eco-poetry Workshop
with
Dr. Olivia Carril and Elizabeth Jacobson
Saturday, September 23, 2023
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bee Hotel at Santa Fe River
East Alameda and Camino Escondido, Santa Fe, NM 87501
New Mexico is home to over 1000 bee species, ranging from carpenter bees the size of a thumb, to fairy bees the size of an eyelash. All are important pollinators of our diverse native plants, and provide the foundation for healthy and resilient ecosystems. Please join Olivia and Elizabeth by the Santa Fe River for a FREE bee talk and brief exploration of Eco-poetry.