tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23130594.post7622179871598110929..comments2023-11-05T03:12:44.913-05:00Comments on Bob Sanchez: Southwest scenesBob Sanchezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23130594.post-89403338448663244702007-10-06T22:31:00.000-05:002007-10-06T22:31:00.000-05:00We lived for so long in New England, where I alway...We lived for so long in New England, where I always looked forward to the fall, especially when I had bulbs to plant.<BR/><BR/>One year, we bought a potted rosemary plant at Costco. It was supposed to last about two weeks indoors in December, but ours lasted most of the winter.<BR/><BR/>Down here, everyone grows rosemary in their yards, where the plants cascade over stone walls. It's great. Summer colors seem more varied and vibrant in New England. The beauty down here is different, starker, and perhaps needs getting used to. The air is truly dry, the sunshine almost boringly common--a full day of clouds comes almost as a shock. The Organ Mountains impose themselves on the city, though the photo I just posted doesn't make that point. And empty space? You don't know the meaning of empty space until you've driven through New Mexico or West Texas.Bob Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23130594.post-74486616595371168892007-10-06T21:52:00.000-05:002007-10-06T21:52:00.000-05:00It is certainly a beautiful area, Bob. So complete...It is certainly a beautiful area, Bob. So completely different from New England. We're in our beautiful season here, well maybe they're all beautiful, but fall is my favorite. I'm fascinated by the gypsum sledding. That must be fun.Ruth L.~https://www.blogger.com/profile/01008932486010118709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23130594.post-35665462208306958942007-10-06T16:49:00.000-05:002007-10-06T16:49:00.000-05:00Yes, it does feel like home, Kathy. Some days it's...Yes, it does feel like home, Kathy. Some days it's too hot, but the sunshine is abundant and wonderful. So is the pace of living.<BR/><BR/>Hope you're feeling better!Bob Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23130594.post-45811968569819998152007-10-06T14:12:00.000-05:002007-10-06T14:12:00.000-05:00Great pictures. Does Los Cruces feel like "home" y...Great pictures. Does Los Cruces feel like "home" yet...as you leave it?Kathryn Mackelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992591424066879847noreply@blogger.com