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The setting: a road trip.
Third in a series of road trip stories.
A New York publisher is in the process of acquiring the first.
CLUBHOUSE ON WHEELS: Road-tripping (creativity & madness, intrigue & lunacy, angels & devils), magic realism plus true-life spy stories and "The Investigator" (Santa Barbara News-Press) column
Saturday, May 30, 2015
FINAL STROKES OF A NEW NOVEL
The setting: a road trip.
Third in a series of road trip stories.
A New York publisher is in the process of acquiring the first.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
PARADISE VALLEY: THE SANCTUARY
A view of Camelback from The Sanctuary's bar.
The perfect time, of course, for a Vesper: three parts Nolet's gin, one part Tito's vodka, a half-part Lillet, a dash of Reagan's No. 6 Orange Bitters, with a twist, leave the shaker.
Final night of a marathon road trip.
Monday, May 11, 2015
BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX
Might have driven to Tucson.
But decided on Phoenix.
That's the beauty of the road: No reservations. Anywhere.
Spontaneity. Impulse. Freedom.
THE PLAZA DINER
There's no question about where to go for coffee and grub come morning in Santa Fe.
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| The No-F---ing-Around breakfast |
Their motto: Eating well is the best revenge.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
SANTA FE: THE PLAZA
At the very heart of Old Santa Fe is The Plaza.
Closed it down on a Friday night.
TALISMAN
Santa Fe shopping is splendorous.
Could have used a full day to peruse the art galleries and boutiques.
But had just enough time to find this amulet.
Or it found me.
The Hamsa (or five) is the universal sign of protection from those who wish you harm.
This one (gold, silver, diamond chips) is particularly powerful.
SANTA FE: SECRETO LOUNGE
The house specialty: Smoked Sage Margarita.
"Republic Anejo Tequila with 03 Brazilian Orange Liqueur, lime juice, and sage smoked into the glass, with a hickory smoked salt rim."
The best smokin' you can do without a cigar.
Saturday, May 9, 2015
THE ROAD TO SANTA FE
Durango does not cut it as a place to overnight. (Though it offeres a fabulous lunch at Cypress Cafe, across from the haunted old Rochester Hotel.)
So onward we roll, to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
SILVERTON, COLORADO
An old mining town (silver, of course) on the San Juan Skyway.
Today, known for a train that comes up from Durango. (But these days, little else.) Their economy depends upon it.
COMMENCING THE SAN JUAN SKYWAY
A 223 mile loop through the Rockies.
Thought to be one of the most scenic drives in the USA.
It truly is a Rocky Mountain high.
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