Skip to main content

DAY 2 IN NEW MEXICO

3 STOVES

4"h x 6"w

Well I'm still traveling in memories here with my 2 trusty fingers, happy as clams while typing out my thoughts.

Once again I'm back in Taos at the Pueblo, which dates back to the 8 & 9th centuries. Inhabitants live the ancient-way, that is with no electricity, running water, phones or indoor plumbing - all everyday conveniences taken for granted. The Native American Indians also cook in hornos, which are outdoor adobe stoves fueled with fire. The bread dough is placed in the hornos once the fire has been extinguished upon reaching the correct temperature. Typically the women are out baking and selling the bread when tourists are visiting the Pueblo. The smell is incredible and the taste is uncomparable!

There is something to be said for the simplistic way of life. I believe each day tends to become more focalized, with a greater importance placed on traditions, family and values.

A taste of yesterday.
Labels:

Comments

  1. Gayle Faucette WisbonMarch 31, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Susan,

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! Your work is gorgeous and I love the beautiful writing that goes along with it.

    New Mexico is pretty addictive, isn't it? I moved here from North Carolina over 20 years ago and I still sometimes feel like a visitor. I never really get tired of it.

    So nice to meet you!

    Gayle

    ReplyDelete
  2. Susan RodenMarch 31, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Thanks for your kind words Gayle. New Mexico is such a different place. The picture on your site of the Bosque stopped me in my tracks. My son and his family live very close to it, plus had enjoyed visiting it when we lived there.
    Your paintings sure capture the flavor of the culture.
    Hope we talk again later!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Sold! GLOW, by Susan Roden

GLOW 11" x 14" soft pastel SOLD - private collector So nice this pastel went to a wonderful home! Now I'll live in my memories of the Petrified Forest  National Park, where I did a residency and was  the inspiration for this painting. Thank you!
Post a Comment
Read more

BLAZING RED

GLOW 11"h x 14"w pastel black with gold trim frame sold -   private collector Night fell fast. The lower half of a thick strand of dark clouds turned blazing-red from the sun as it dropped to the horizon. And the night glowed.
7 comments
Read more

FRIDAY BREAK

2 + A HOLE 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" pastel 8" square white archival matte, glass + gold leaf frame PRIVATE COLLECTOR It's been a long week getting everything together for the opening of Frayed , so decided I needed a sweet treat to chill out. Nothing like a frosted donut which is always so yummy! When I was young my Mother used to make homemade donuts, which is indescribable. At that time my sister and 3 brothers fought over the "holes", which were a perfect one-bite affair that always melted in our mouths. Those were the days!
14 comments
Read more