One of the stories I’m writing these days is set outside Taos, New Mexico, in the Greater Earth Community where one can find Earthships, structures made of repurposed materials like tires, soda cans, and bottles. But this post isn’t about Earthships (but I did write a poem about it here) although they are pretty cool. It’s about New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment and its beautiful skies.
It’s one of the things I miss about the state; that, and the wonderful people. It’s where a Taos elder, after asking me if I was of this tribe or that tribe, and by the fourth guess when I still said no, told me that it didn’t matter what tribe I belonged, that from that moment on, I was one of them and he gave me a smudge stick to keep. It’s where friends I never knew stepped in to give a heartbroken girl support and made me laugh and remember how it felt to be happy. And I remember telling myself then, that one day, when I’d start writing stories again, I’d write one that was set in New Mexico. And now I am.
It’s like being somewhere you’ve never physically been, but the moment your plane lands and you step out, your heart just knows…you’re home.
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I know what you mean about getting off a plane and realizing you’re home. New Mexico has that kind of spacious beauty, The first time I drove through the state, I was struck by how wild it was, how far Santa Fe was from anywhere.
Yup and Taos is even farther. And the art that comes out of that area is astounding.
It’s almost a bit too remote feeling for me, personally. But I enjoyed my visit.
probably for me, too, if I stayed too long or if I didn’t have wifi lol
I had had the same impression on the few trips I made through there. That big sky and far off horizons just swallow you up and you know how small you are. Remote and outside are good for me. I wouldn’t be as concerned about lasting long as I would be about how great life was while I lasted. I eagerly await your story. 🙂
I thought I had responded to this and I’m sorry I didn’t. How are you???
Yes the story is going well and I hope to get done this month! Ambitious, I know haha! I miss the skies and the clean air!
Hi Liz! No problem. Life is moving at the speed of insanity and I’m trying to stay ahead. I’m looking forward to your “Western” novel 🙂