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Community Gardens in Albuquerque?
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Someone I work with just moved here from Georgia and is wondering if there are any community gardens in Albuquerque in which he could participate? Any insight would be great.

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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to spruce up a tired old wood floor?

Dolores, are you floors sealed? If so, wax might not be the right option and may dull your floors. Hard to know without seeing them but your landlord might be able to tell you. Good luck!

Added a post May 9

Wedding Reception

Cory, I heard that the aquarium is a pretty cool place for wedding receptions. Also, the Embassy Suites is a good central location if you need to have it at a hotel. Good luck and most importantly... Continue

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Where I Live:: Albuquerque, NM

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: Green Chile, May Cafe, Bread Turkeys at Golden Crown, the Bio Park, Two Fools, the Sandias, the Jemez, Geckos, Anodyne, Running

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

What I'm Reading:: Thunderstruck. Anything by Douglas Adams. The Agony and the Ecstasy. The Last Lecture (Sob!), The Dead Beat (it's this rad book about obituary writers).

What I'm Listening To:: Wham, Hall & Oates, The Gracchi, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Bruce Springsteen, Cansei de Ser Sexy, Sara Bareilles, The Postal Service, Old Motown, Otis Redding

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Cool Launchpad Benefit T-Shirts

Ooh - Ooh, I want one. Here's where to get one. They're cool AND all proceeds benefit Launchpad employees. Owl Greens Music Next door to the Sunshine Theater 112 2nd St. SW 505-417-5750… Continue

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 3:45pm — 1 Comment (Add)

This American Life Live Simulcast in Albuquerque TONIGHT

I'm beside myself with excitement. Tonight, one night only, a live simulcast of This American Life, my all-time favorite radio show. (Did you listen to the show about testosterone? Sheer genius). Here are the general details: On Thursday, Ma… Continue

Posted on May 1st, 2008 at 9:20am — 8 Comments (Add)

Stilleto Sale at Dillard's

A bunch of cool shoes are 40 percent of plus another 30 percent off today at Dillard's. And in case you're debating pointing out my shoe-shallowness, I'm already aware of that thank you very much.

Posted on April 30th, 2008 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments (Add)

A Lovely Albuquerque Sunday

This Sunday reminded me why this town totally rocks. Brunch at Nob Hill Bar & Grill, the Zen Garden and tulips at the Biopark and fishies at the Aquarium. Who says there's nothing to do in this town? If you are wondering, Nob Hill Bar & Grill brunch was excellent. Prime rib AND eggs benedict! and Truffles! and Mimosas! I was in heaven, and the company… Continue

Posted on April 14th, 2008 at 9:00am — 18 Comments (Add)

New Year's Resolution Update

A New Year's resolution is one of those fleeting things that disappears with the snow in late January. Or if one is lucky and dedicated, the resolution might hold up until Valentine's Day. Whether it's losing weight or exercising more; spending more time out… Continue

Posted on April 7th, 2008 at 10:00am — 3 Comments (Add)

The Oddest Message I've Ever Gotten on Myspace

Looking for an old friend You would have lived only with your mother, in a wooded apartment near Colorado Springs. Your mother and mine (Peggy) were friends and usually babysat for each other... This would have been in the mid eighties. If this cannot be you than I'm sorry for taking your time... Thank you, Dan -- Nope, not me, never lived in Colorado. But a wooded apartment does sound kind of nice...

Posted on April 1st, 2008 at 5:40pm — No Comments (Add)

KKOB AM Signal Squelch?

Local news talk radio giant 770 KKOB AM has been ordered by the FCC to reduce its wattage from a booming 50,000 watts to a measly 1,000 watts on Tuesday, April 1st. Notice the date?? According to a… Continue

Posted on March 28th, 2008 at 8:30am — 37 Comments (Add)

Launchpad Employee Benefit Tonight

Here's a way you can directly help those affected by the recent fire that destroyed the Golden West Saloon and severely damaged Launchpad. The Launchpad Employee Benefit at the… Continue

Posted on March 26th, 2008 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments (Add)

Grrrgrrhhgrr. Lake Monster Lecture at UNM March 12.

Man do I LOVE Lake Monsters. How cool is it to be able to live in a lake and scare all the unsuspecting lake-goers with your fearsome scales and slithery goodness? If you, like me, want to more about the myt… Continue

Posted on March 11th, 2008 at 11:30am — 6 Comments (Add)

Launchpad Status After Golden West Fire?

A moment of silence for The Golden West Saloon. Good luck to Kathy Zimmer as she (hopefully) begins the process of rebuilding. Anyone have any update on the state of La… Continue

Posted on February 28th, 2008 at 11:00pm — 22 Comments (Add)

Wiener Dogs and a Ransom

This video made me laugh so hard I almost died.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUJ4es4cYIU

Thanks to dooce.com for the link.

Posted on February 6th, 2008 at 9:07am — No Comments (Add)

Overheard at the Caucus in the Washington Middle School Library

Mom: "Honey, see all those pictures? Those are the presidents of the United States. Do you notice anything about them?

Young son: "No, mommy, what should I notice?"

Mom: "They all look the same."

Son: "Oh... Mommy, when is Obama going to be up there with those guys?"

Mom: "Well honey, he's not the president yet, but he will be soon."

Out of the mouths of babes ....

Posted on February 5th, 2008 at 3:37pm — 3 Comments (Add)

UNM C&J Accreditation Update - CONGRATS

After an enormous amount of work including a huge, cool building construction, the UNM Department of Journalism and Mass Communications has been recommended for Accreditation by the visiting Accreditation Site Team from th…

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Posted on January 30th, 2008 at 6:52pm — 6 Comments (Add)

Albuquerque Breaks Into Forbes' Top 20 Best Cities For Jobs

Forbes Magazine has just released its annual list of Best Cities for Jobs. Albuquerque is Number 14 13 this year, a huge jump from its Number 24 showing in 2007. Forbes' criteria for this list include:

Median Income

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Posted on January 17th, 2008 at 11:16am — 9 Comments (Add)

Have You Heard of This Thing Called a Library?!

I often listen to audiobooks to shorten some of those long New Mexico drives. While I was complaining about the excessive expense of an audiobook vs. a book-book, someone mentioned to me that I should check out the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Public Library System wher… Continue

Posted on January 8th, 2008 at 2:00pm — 23 Comments (Add)

Bam! Alien Float Wins Big at Rose Parade

The New Mexico float entry in the 2008 Tournament of Roses parade has won the coveted Grand Marshal's trophy for excellence in creative concept and design, one of the top three float awards given every year. This year's Grand Marshal… Continue

Posted on January 4th, 2008 at 2:50pm — 14 Comments (Add)

Why Albuquerque Doesn't Suck

I love my Maryland hometown and am always excited to visit. And as I begin my trip to any of this country's fabulous eastern cities, I always am struck by a slight sense of envy that those places have so many things that Albuquerque lacks.

- widespread public transportation
- big, wide glorious rivers
- tons of people
- tons of food
- rockin' new years eve parties at the Museum of Industry… Continue

Posted on January 3rd, 2008 at 4:35pm — 7 Comments (Add)

The Cheesesteak Capital of The World

It's 54 degrees in practically balmy Philadelphia. WTF. God I love this city. And now I'm on my way to Sephora - nyah, nyah.

Made it out of Chicago yesterday by the skin of my teeth - total winter chaos, makes me appreciate New Mexico even more. However, I'm spending New Year's Eve in Baltimore, one of my favorite cities. Then I'm watching the New Mexico float in the Rose Parade before I watch USC kick ass at the game.…

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Posted on December 29th, 2007 at 7:42am — 2 Comments (Add)

Go Elf Yourself

Because you don't have enough to do during your day.

Elf Yourself

This is just horrifying ... and amusing ... and horrifying.
And what this has to do with Office Max, I have no idea.

Steve, Marci - it's questionable whether I should thank you for turning me onto this.

Posted on December 17th, 2007 at 8:51am — 2 Comments (Add)

Taos Allowing Snowboarders!

Mark your calendars - March 19, 2008. Only 3 hours from Albuquerque.

www.skitaos.org

Posted on December 14th, 2007 at 12:48pm — 19 Comments (Add)

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At 5:53pm on April 7th, 2008, Benny the Icepick said…: Nice running into you on Saturday. Sorry my mouth was stuffed full of food, but after a long ride, there are few distractions that will keep a cyclist from "refeuling." Especially with a good Sammy Smith's.

At 6:12pm on January 15th, 2008, Mark David Gerson said…: Thanks for the add. Happy to connect with you here.
Yeah, libraries!!
- Mark David

At 10:22am on January 1st, 2008, Adelita said…: A big happy New Year from my family to yours!

At 2:32pm on December 16th, 2007, Benny the Icepick said…: No person should be allowed to have that much fun. Too much happy fun times!

At 8:21pm on December 14th, 2007, Peter S said…: Ironic, but I just read your foggy trip story while enjoying a London Fog at the cafe. Great news about Taos.