For some reason I had to climb that hill and gaze down upon this mystical valley. This would be my reward for a day of relentless hiking…

Suddenly, the air was saturated with this young woman’s warm, angelic voice, whispering like a soft breeze blowing through the willows…

The place was like a sensuous woman seducing me with her many charms; and I had fallen hopelessly in love with her, and ready to let the ship sail without me…

I received a package in the mail the other day.

To my delight, it was the new CD from the Pagosa Springs band Ragwater. I immediately put it on the sound system and turned up the volume. And I assure you, kind reader, that these fine “local” musicians are no small town slouches, but giants in a field of mediocre pretenders; and I’m talkin’ nationwide…

A senior real estate agent led us into his office and asked how he could help us. Jaye and I announced that we were looking for acreage in the county with a fixer-upper and that we needed great views. Then we related the strange story of the mystical coyote up Piedra Road…

As a child, I spent my younger years in a fantasy world where I would close my eyes and dream my own reality. I had two imaginary friends: Georgie and Mine-Mine. Mother even set an extra place setting at the table, but for just one of them at a time…