Karen Alma

What I think about. Things that happen to me. Stuff I like. And other things.

Category: Around NM

  • A week or so ago, on a camping trip to Cochiti Lake, my son and I made this sand dolphin. He insisted that it have a side fin. I have no idea what that’s called, my zoology knowledge  doesn’t go beyond the word fin, but I was pretty impressed that he made a structure with…

  • At first I thought she was a fairy flying through the air, but on second glance, I guess she looks like she is a woman twirling in the air? You decide 🙂

  • Bees

    I am blown away every time the cactuses in my front yard bloom. They are so beautiful. I mean, who knew that a cactus could grow the most amazing flowers? It’s an amazing little secret of the desert. Not only do I love these bold flowers, the bees go nuts over them. I caught this…

  • These Roses

    When I first saw the roses in front of my soon to be new home, back when it had a for sale sign in the front yard, I was sold. Every spring I fall in love with them all over again.

  • This is the kind of street sign I would like to see more of. I’m sorry, which way to the wifi? Oh *that* way? Thanks!

  • Can It Be?

    We have green things sprouting up all over our backyard. The Nectarine tree is my favorite. But mostly, I’m just glad it’s warm so I can sit on a blanket in the middle of the grass (which is not very green yet) and type this on my tablet.

  • Cactus in the Snow

    I just got a new tablet so that I can blog with the awesome WordPress Android app. The picture quality is way nicer than my poor little iPhone 4. And it’s a bit different from the iOS app, but I like it so far. That being said, check out this crazy snow on the cactus…

  • All You Need is Love