Category Archives: New Mexico

Bosque Fire

Posted on June 20, 2012 by P. Kirby

“It’s a dry heat” is another way of saying, “It’s combustible.” I started a funny little post about the Wonder Horse’s murderous tendencies, but lost heart when I saw this. Just a mile or two up the road, our Bosque … Continue reading →

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Plants for the Desert Southwest

Posted on June 8, 2012 by P. Kirby

This Sunday, June 10, is the Corrales (New Mexico) Garden Tour, which runs from 9 am to 4 pm. Come on out to the historic village for a great opportunity to see what can be grown in our dry desert … Continue reading →

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Cowboys and Aliens

Posted on February 9, 2012 by P. Kirby

Cowboys and Aliens, of course, begins in New Mexico, because that’s where aliens always land when they aren’t planning on blowing up New York or Los Angeles. This state is like a space alien’s secret getaway. Our hero, Jake Lonergan … Continue reading →

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Friday Sketch Dump, the Un-original Edition

Posted on January 27, 2012 by P. Kirby

I haven’t drawn anything in months. Consequently, a part of my soul is starting to die. Meanwhile, my husband got a request for a gate … a gate featuring ye ole coyote howling at the moon motif. Words cannot express … Continue reading →

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Pretty Arts, Not Mine

Posted on January 26, 2012 by P. Kirby

When I was a kid, I was terrified of skulls. I can’t remember why. Unlike most people, I’m not inclined to nostalgia, the uglier stuff in my past being particularly vulnerable to my mind’s eraser. Not that my skull phobia … Continue reading →

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New Cover Goodness

Posted on December 23, 2011 by P. Kirby

I got this a while back and forgot to post it. The Canvas Thief now has a cover! I like how the designer went with a cool fusion of illustration/graphic novel and reality. Here’s the story description from the original … Continue reading →

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Friday Schmaltz

Posted on December 2, 2011 by P. Kirby

The sun is shining. Yeah, I know. This is New Mexico. It does that. Except the weather geeks have been making much a hue and cry over the impending storm. Fortunately, in my little corner of the desert, the wind … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Posted on October 21, 2011 by P. Kirby

Yesterday, Netflix vomited Transformers, Dark of the Moon into our mailbox. The reference to regurgitation being appropriate, since after freeing itself of that DVD, I’m sure Netflix felt much better. (Sorry, suckas. It goes back to you today.) Why was … Continue reading →

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Greyhound Racing, Still Full of The Suck

Posted on October 5, 2011 by P. Kirby

Thanksgiving, about a month away at this point, is coming at the speed of … a greyhound.  The Corrales Society of Artists’ Holiday show will take place over the three days after Thanksgiving. After a whole season of doing next … Continue reading →

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Thor

Posted on September 23, 2011 by P. Kirby

Contains mild spoilers. Also, when it comes to spoilers and salsa (hot sauce), my definition of mild is probably an understatement. Regarding Thor…I much preferred Loki. Whaaaat? Is that bad? Thor, the movie, doesn’t burden itself with anything more than … Continue reading →

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