Saturday, January 31, 2009

Desert Dwellings

1. an imaginary house for little people. 2. historic stone cabins built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930's for passing travelers. 3. the window view from the inside was breathtaking. It looked just like a painting hanging on the wall. 4. There is something very peaceful about being inside the belly of a rock.

I love these little stone structures. They remind me of ancient temples in the Middle East and Asia that are carved right out of a mountain. Heaven. (depending on ones ability to charm scorpions...) I once lived in a stone house built by my grandfather. It was one of the most peaceful place I have ever lived. Except for the spiders. Lots of spiders.

We fantasied about what we would bring to set up camp in the stone cabins.

the short list:

lavender curtain for the doorway,
sheepskin rug for the cold stone floors,
donkey with a cart for our camping gear,
mexican saint candles for the mantel,
and a bottle of wine, of course.

What would you bring?

Friday, January 30, 2009



Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest State Park, 55 miles
northeast of Las Vegas. Some of the attractions include fiery red rocks,
petrified wood, and 3,000 year -old Indian petroglyphs.
I had never heard of this place before. (My boyfriend
knows his geography...)

We just came here to flee winter for a couple of days--
to warm our bones.
It rained the first day, but by the 2nd day
our escape was a success.
We basked in a 65 degree desert dream.


Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Random Roadside Attractions

Red Rooster Bar
green field (with beehives)

cute donkeys

A sleepy little town, Overton, Nevada
On the way to Valley of Fire

Friday, January 23, 2009

Peace Train




Hopping on a train heading south.
Leaving the cold, snow and smog
far behind!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Today's Outfit

What are you wearing?

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Eartha Kitt




Eartha Kitt
January 17, 1927 - December 25, 2008

"The most exciting woman in the world", according to Orson Welles.
The original Catwoman (all those that followed, 
impostors, according to me).  
One helluva singer.


Saturday, January 10, 2009

The Big Wolf Moon

Fun Moon Facts: Tonight's full moon is called the Wolf Moon according to
Native American lore. It is the biggest full moon of 2009. Sure is pretty (even if it is hiding behind the clouds...).

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Dance of 2009

                                         To a year of saying YES!

video via my lovely and amazing friend: Adventures of a Little Goddess on the Ground.