Santa Fe & Taos New Mexico – The Art of Living

Santa Fe & Taos New Mexico – The Art of Living

We were driving again, to the next destination, integrating that which had passed.  Nature had shown off her many facets to us and at times it was hard to wrap our minds around the unique diversity of it all.  One moment, we were walking through a brightly-lit, white sand desert, the next, wrapped up, sitting by the fire in an enchanted forest of pinon pines next to the river, and the next, being lifted up a ski slope over a verdant mountain in summertime, with sparse patches of leftover snow.  We could feel her muse, the mother.  Her passion had infiltrated our beings and we could feel the flood in our hearts.  This was the road we travelled; this was our road. Continue reading Santa Fe & Taos New Mexico – The Art of Living

New Mexico- Land of Enchantment

New Mexico- Land of Enchantment

Gradually, we began tapping into the inner heartbeat of the land.  This is when all things came alive.  You tap into the artistry. You begin to notice the nuances, colors and textures in the mountain scape, hues at sunset, when the wind whispers, and the hum of bees.  You get closer to the natural essence, and the quality of stillness permeating around you . . . awakening you to what’s been forgotten.  You remember.  Continue reading New Mexico- Land of Enchantment

Austin, Texas ~ Eat, Drink, Music, Sleep, Repeat

Austin, Texas ~ Eat, Drink, Music, Sleep, Repeat

From Houston, we turned off “Highways and Tolls” on maps and drove a pleasant backroad, late morning tour through small towns and widespread, flat farmland.  First stop was, Brenham, a small town where some locals had suggested a visit, with a historic downtown and charm to match its historic residence.  Driving in felt like being transported back in time.  Continue reading Austin, Texas ~ Eat, Drink, Music, Sleep, Repeat