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Allan Houser, born Allan C. Haozous, was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists

Santa Fe is beginning to enjoy preeminence in some enviable ways. It is sometimes spoken of as the intellectual capital of the Southwest to its region what Alexandria was at its age.

Santa Fe’s blue skies broaden with the longer days in May, beckoning the season of festivals and outdoor events.

Santa Fe abounds with world-class restaurants. So much so that knowing which ones consistently serve a worthy dish can almost be a full time job.

May, in Santa Fe, brings clear blue skies and moderate temperatures.

This year’s Canyon Road Passport to the Arts takes place on May 9th, 10th and 11th. It is a very special public art event happening over Mother’s Day weekend.

Spring is blossoming in Santa Fe, and the awakening world welcomes us to shed our winter ways and embrace new experiences to enliven us, body and soul.

My first experience with a pinhole camera came late in life. In May of 2012, my photographer husband designed the rectangular pinhole camera you see on the left.

In the past, as today, turquoise represents origins and belonging, protection and health, abundance and beauty.

My mother endowed me with certain joys throughout my youth: a love of the outdoors-crisp cool Spring days in the Southern Idaho mountains, evenings of spontaneous fondue and campy horror films, and a rich collection of music records.