Yolanda's Garden. Notice the large squash near the middle. I just came back from Taos, New Mexico, last week, where I rejuvenated my spirit and ate some great chile. I speak mainly of Theresa's Tamales and the Taos Mesa Brewery where they serve some excellent tamales, tacos and beer, respectively. So I have been keeping away from the HandySports blog for nearly a month now, meanwhile, studying for a career in copywriting that I mentioned last post.
Theresa's Tamales are the meatiest red chile local pork tamales. Every bite just dripping with rich flavor of New Mexican juiciness and spiciness. They are the best! Located on the roadside as you roll into Cleveland, New Mexico just outside of Mora. My only sorrow is that we didn't get 2 dozen because at $15, they are a steal. I wish I had at least one tamale to share with my dad in EP. I'll know for the next time. But Yoya loved them too.
Theresa's Tamales are the meatiest red chile local pork tamales. Every bite just dripping with rich flavor of New Mexican juiciness and spiciness. They are the best! Located on the roadside as you roll into Cleveland, New Mexico just outside of Mora. My only sorrow is that we didn't get 2 dozen because at $15, they are a steal. I wish I had at least one tamale to share with my dad in EP. I'll know for the next time. But Yoya loved them too.
A view of the Stage from my vantage point. The main reason for going was so our Taos trip would coincide with Alabama Shakes at Kit Carson Park on Saturday night, August 6. Brittany Howard is amazing! Her voice was crescendoing by the time she performed her 2 encores. There were 8000 people in the Park. It seemed to have gone off without a hitch. There was an area designated for the disabled and those simply needing a place to sit. Because there were no chairs allowed into the park. The show was produced by the folks from Taos Mesa Brewery.
We did the Taos circuit. Clovis on the way up and El Paso back through. Since we missed my sister Yolanda's college graduation, it was an excuse to go see old friends and visit the old homestead in Tres Piedras by way of the brewery. I highly recommend the pork mole tacos at Taos Mesa Brewery, as well as the mahi-mahi ones. They were very scrumptious.
We did the Taos circuit. Clovis on the way up and El Paso back through. Since we missed my sister Yolanda's college graduation, it was an excuse to go see old friends and visit the old homestead in Tres Piedras by way of the brewery. I highly recommend the pork mole tacos at Taos Mesa Brewery, as well as the mahi-mahi ones. They were very scrumptious.
My water tank and tree. I had a Lunch Pale Ale on Sunday and an Old 96 Sticke Alt on Tuesday which is a cross between an ale, pils, and Oktoberfest style. The brewery is about a 5 mile drive from the end of town on HWY 64 and about 20 miles to our land in TP. It's like a little oasis in the middle of a high desert. The temps ranged from 56-92.
That reminds me to tell everybody that Yolanda and kids are doing just fine. Shara is still supervisor at Martina's Hall. Nico is about 6 foot tall and sweet as they come, and Sean just turned 6 and is the same age as Dillon. Valle lives in Albuquerque, goes to El Paso now and then for his job. He visited my dad while I was in Taos. Isaiah is still in Taos and getting ready to make some repairs on our roof there in TP. And Ry went for her graduation. Yoya is working as a caregiver for 2 elderly women in the community. Her garden is her pride and joy and it's very prolific in a bountiful kind of way. Her tomatoes are probably coming in right about now.
El Paso was a great as usual. My dad is still going strong at 94 in October. We walked McKelligan Canyon and went out to eat with Sandy and Jimmy at Luby's on Friday our last day in town. The next morning we began the last leg of our trip
That reminds me to tell everybody that Yolanda and kids are doing just fine. Shara is still supervisor at Martina's Hall. Nico is about 6 foot tall and sweet as they come, and Sean just turned 6 and is the same age as Dillon. Valle lives in Albuquerque, goes to El Paso now and then for his job. He visited my dad while I was in Taos. Isaiah is still in Taos and getting ready to make some repairs on our roof there in TP. And Ry went for her graduation. Yoya is working as a caregiver for 2 elderly women in the community. Her garden is her pride and joy and it's very prolific in a bountiful kind of way. Her tomatoes are probably coming in right about now.
El Paso was a great as usual. My dad is still going strong at 94 in October. We walked McKelligan Canyon and went out to eat with Sandy and Jimmy at Luby's on Friday our last day in town. The next morning we began the last leg of our trip
One last look at the tomato plants. Coming home to Austin is always a surprise and relief. Surprised at the things I've missed and relieved to be home safe and sound without any falls. Mainly my 3 grandkids, Dillon, Oliver, and Atticus surprise me at how much they've grown. Dillon has turned into a genuine 1st grader who just completed his 1st summer vacation. Oliver is an adorable pre-toddler who is able to flip over on his belly now. And Atticus, Jason's son, is full of surprises and sweetness. He just entered kindergarten at Dillon's school, Matthews Elementary.
So dear readers, that's it in a nutshell! My next post will be about rehab and meditation. So I'll leave you with a piece of video and an example of what I will have to endure each day for the near future. Baby watching, somebody has to do it. Life can be lovely.
So dear readers, that's it in a nutshell! My next post will be about rehab and meditation. So I'll leave you with a piece of video and an example of what I will have to endure each day for the near future. Baby watching, somebody has to do it. Life can be lovely.
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