These are some neat places, real and virtual, I'd like to share...and for many more local Albuquerque- Santa Fe and New Mexico links, please see my Examiner page; I have many free local events, secret finds and special places listed there.
Valuable Astrology Resources on the Web
Best Psychics Directory
The Best (and most entertaining) Astrology Blog Out There: http://www.elsaelsa.com Elsa’s got her own ideas about whether one can really change their behavior, and other topics of universal concern…her blog is a very fun way to learn a lot: about astrology, oneself, and of course, Elsa! And the best of astrology around the web can be found on her other site, http://astrodispatch.com , conveniently posted all on one site--lots of good weekly and monthly horoscopes here....
"Welcome to the web's best free horoscope sites!" says www.thehoroscopejunkie.ca, and that sounds right, once you log on and see the plethora of soothsayers, all for free. A wonderful site to peruse...
StarIQ.com, carries the best financial astrology column, "Marketwatch", plus Ralfee Finn's Aquarium Age and other terrific columns, and a guide to astrology on and off the net. Always something interesting to read at http://www.stariq.com
Yet another informative and worthwhile site about astrology and full of great links to free astrology columns is Astrology-Insight.com--check it out: www.astrology-insight.com
The Best Psychics Directory is produced by Bob Olson, and features "tried and tested" psychics and mediums, as well as a national state-by-state directory. Bob Olson also writes about psychics, and offers a weekend workshop for professionals who want to take their work as mediums to a higher level. There's a lot of information at www.bestpsychicsdirectory.com, for the novice and professional alike, and it's a good place to shop for a professional, especially if you don't have a recommendation from someone you trust.
Renee Baribeau's Desert Holistic Network is a one-stop-shop for all things holistic and healing. Interesting workshops, podcasts, services, teachers and products are all available at her place out by Palm Springs. She produces a newsletter, The Village Quipu, and always seems to be adding new features and services. A true oasis in the desert, virtually available online to all.
Southeast Healing and Educational Resources
If you're interested in spiritual healing, there's an excellent description of it on their home page, and lots of metaphysical resources to peruse at the United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches. You can add yourself to their prayer list, and if you're in the Palm Beach area they have regular services--I know from experience that going to metaphysical churches is a good way learn about becoming a healer or channel.
Healing Music from Florida
One of my favorite creative projects is to take people on mini-mind trips via guided imagery exercises (see the “access intuition” process on my Intuition page). I found some great music for this purpose, and many other healing purposes, at Enhanced Healing. Check it out, you can listen to samples… “Fantasia and the Ocean” is good if you’ve been in New Mexico too long. Here’s what they offer: “Relaxation music, positive affirmations and online counseling for reducing stress and anxiety, promoting health, wellness and healing and improving self-esteem.”
Santa Fe, Roswell, and two in Mexico
Secret Places:The other day I ended up in an extraordinary place that everyone should know about who visits New Mexico, as it’s 25 from the airport, yet centuries apart…what a great way to start a trip, by saying hello to the state’s most ancient self. The place to go is a side-entrance to the Petroglyph Park, found behind a Valvoline station at 9501 Golf Course Road NW. (And there’s a burrito place right there too.) Within moments from stepping through the entrance, the trail opens up to a timeless view of mesas and the high desert. Big boulders on the right leading to a canyon in back are covered with petroglyphs, etched hundreds of years ago by indigenous people. I can’t imagine a quicker way to decompress… http://www.cabq.gov/openspace/petroglyph.html.
New Party Venue in Town! In these recessionary times, Santa Fe continues to prove to be a wonderful community to live in, and its latest pleasure-oriented project got the whole town dancing: a new series of free summertime concerts at the Railyard . In practically no time, the new 10 acre Railyard Park in Santa Fe has gone from a dubious-looking construction zone to a blooming, beautiful expanse of green with organic food gardens, children’s playgrounds, and best of all, a fabulous venue for outdoor music . I biked down there to catch the first show’s headliner, Grammy nominated Cedric Watson and his Cajun band. Although the scene was only hours old, it already seemed to be a big part of the city’s life…maybe it would grow and I was witnessing the beginnings of a music festival like New Orleans Jazzfest! Or just an auspicious beginning…the enticing smell from Roque’s fajita cart and the wail of Walton’s low-down accordion, the packed dance floor and the picnicking families, made it seem like a time-honored tradition on its first day. Music lovers and dancers, don’t miss the August 3rd show featuring New Orlean’s favorite Trombone Shorty (there’s a calendar at www.railyardsantafe.com )… and here’s another event to look forward to, announced from the bandstand: the celebration of Santa Fe’s 400th birthday, beginning September 5th. You can read about it at www.santafe400th.com …16 months of celebrations!
Here are some special places in and around Santa Fe..when you just have a few days, it’s nice to know where you can take a walk in nature ..where there’s a good metaphysical bookstore and of course, green chile: three places to get good “huevos rancheros with green chile” are The Plaza Restaurant, on Lincoln; the Pantry Restaurant and El Tecolote Café, both on Cerillos. The red’s good too.
The Dale Ball Trail system has some great trails with mountain views; it begins at the end of the paved part of Canyon Road and there's a parking area just where it Cerro Gordo begins. You can also walk up the dirt part of Canyon to the Audobon Society parking lot, where there are more trails.
For more variety and a more extensive hike, with people who know where to take you, check out santafewalkabouts.com--you can even design your own outdoor adventure!
The good metaphysical/spiritual book and supply store is The Ark, on Romero Street. 505-988-3709. Nice garden, nice couches, great book and magazine selection, great free talks.
Every Summer the Plaza bandstand music program gets better and better...go down around 6 p.m…mingle with the locals and dance!
Places To Stay: There are three beautiful bed and breakfasts in my East Side neighborhood by the Plaza, view them at www.alexanders-inn.com.
Roswell, New Mexico: Fabulous Modern Art Museum Alert:"...halfway between Marfa and Santa Fe" is the artistic pinpoint of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program and their extremely interesting museum, the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art. "View a collection of more than 400 works of art created in the last 40 years by former fellows of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence program" says their card, and it's free, too! A beautiful spot, worth a detour. 409 East College Bld., Roswell, NM, 575-623-5600 website: www.roswellamoca.org
Fabulous Food Experiences in Mexico: Guanajuato's Acambaro: The best fruit and nut type candy bars in the world are in Acambaro - I saved the label, they’ve been making “dulces regionales” since 1935 and the store is called “Salvador Tinajero” at #121 Avenida 1 de Mayo. It’s the most elegant little place with great snacks and candy. All over Acambaro there are bakeries saying they make the best bread in the world - I ran into an artist who has a bread museum on a street right off the plaza, and plans a restaurant/tourist attraction too- they’ve been making bread in Acambaro longer than most places on the planet. Be sure to go to the Dinosaur Museum there, filled with mysterious, playful, ancient clay and stone figurines that suggest people and dinosaurs lived together at one time.
Oaxaca: For cooking lessons, adventures throughout Mexico, and a beautiful place to be, read what author/chef Susana Trilling offers at her Rancho Aurora overlooking a beautiful valley a little north of Oaxaca, at www.seasonsofmyheart.com.
Business Services
Free Web Directory: I recently got invited to join a free directory, www.powwwerlinks.com, open to websites with a Google ranking of 3 or more, and it looks like a way to go right to helpful services that have received good feedback.
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