One Selfish Reason I Eat Local

There are many practical reasons for eating locally-grown and seasonal produce: supporting local farmers, less impact on the environment, and aiding the local economy; but, I have one very selfish reason: flavor. Every meal will be the best damn meal you’ve had all year. There is nothing like the freshness and vitality of seasonal, local,…

2015 Travel Schedule

PAST January: Southwest Chief, Kansas City to Lamy, NM. Three nights in Santa Fe, NM and three nights in Albuquerque, NM. March: Southwest Chief, Kansas City to Lamy, NM. Ten nights in Santa Fe. May: Southwest Chief, Kansas City to Lamy, NM. Four nights in Santa Fe.   SCHEDULED July/August: July 28: Southwest Chief, Kansas City to Chicago. Five hours in…

9 Spectacular Places to Eat in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is renowned as a food-lovers heaven, with New Mexican cuisine leading as Archangel. The food is spicy, vibrant, flavorful and oh-so-delicious. The quality, whether New Mexican or standard American fare, is outstanding. Could it be the altitude? On my first visit in January, I commented to a friend that the salads tasted alive…

Kansas City publication grows to the Southwest

  Kansas City publication grows to the Southwest | PR Central | The Kansas City Star Evolving Magazine Launches Santa Fe, NM Edition Evolving Magazine, a Kansas City pioneer in the health and wellness market since 2009, is starting a second edition in Santa Fe, NM, May, 2015. A sister publication to Evolving Magazine/Kansas City,…

Love and Life on the Rail

I took a trip in January and found love in many places. At the time I didn’t realize this was my quest. But what I found on my journey was love expressed in all its forms: A love of travel, nature, adventure, the kindness of strangers, renewal and reflection, love of self and love expressed…