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Flooding in the midwest
Flooding in the midwest
The extend of the flooding I saw was amazing to me and others both in its extent and the fact that we don't hear more about it!
But, before we get to that, LA to Albuquerque on Amtrak's SW Chief
But, before we get to that, LA to Albuquerque on Amtrak's SW Chief
Jean Philips from NM Legal Aid was commuting between her satelite law office in the rural and native community of Gallup and their office in Albuquerque. She expressed a concern I have heard from others, how strongly they care about the train's continued existence. She says that the train is a lifeline for her and others in her community. Click here or at left for video.
I woke up to the lovely NM desert landscape out my window, headed to the observation car and spent the rest of my ride talking with the woman there. Besides sharing her thoughts on the importance of the train connecting her town with the outside world, we had a very interesting conversation about how the wider world can help the native people with whom she works. I am still not clear on what we should all be doing, except being kind and inclusive, thinking of them when we think about who "Americans" are, and living more lightly on the earth.
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
I went to Albuquerque to see my college friend there. And, as you may have read, I also was lucky enough to spend time with my new Australian friend from the San Joaquins train, Sue. My friend T is a multi-talented person in countless ways, but what I was most interested in doing with her was some of her crafts. I did learn about quilting and did some myself. NM has a huge population of crafters, including quilters and quilting stores and my time there was an extravaganza of quilting and absorbing colors, patterns, local sights and styles, and the wonderfully dry air! (I saw a wonderful play there, too!)
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