Feb
8
Can You Haiku?
Photo by Outdoor Exposure by Denise
Good morning, bloggers.
Thank you, Heritage Seeker, for inventing and posting the haiku contest. I am so impressed by this talented blogging group. The winning entry, submitted by show me the green, is posted below:
rising sun’s pure light
mountain vistas dawn to dusk
whispered dreams now true
All entries were fabulous and worth a read. I will make sure the winner of HGTV Dream Home 2010 receives a copy of our haiku collection when he or she is handed the keys to the house. My fingers are crossed that one of our very own blogging friends wins this year. Wouldn’t that be fun?
haiku has inspired
dazzled by blogger talent
proud to represent
Your Super Fan,
Gail
HGTV Dream Home Call ME – I am ready to come HOME
Wierd – I think my previous post was sent to Mr. B's office or at least the hallway outside (which was almost worse; the seemingly endless waiting). I wrote it over an hour ago and it didn't post till just now. Just for reference what happens if the Boolean filter sticks on something, do you get a explanation or hit with a ruler….
Anyways I'm gonna steal LynnCoggin's title of "Hot Days – Chile Nights" for this post. No I'm not going to talk about the UNNECESSARY AC but New Mexico Chile. The chile is NM's top agricultural product. Unfortunately it's not available in a lot of the country. In some markets NM Chile is mislabeled as "Anaheim" in some grocery stores. Check out buenofoods.com (an Albuquerque Company) for a decent chile selection. Their "Autumn" roast is wonderful. Chile is usually sold in Red or Green (NM's official question)
Hello MikePinAbqNM. I am a "hot pepper junkie" & have a garden full of them. In the movie, "Wild Hogs," they were everywhere around Madrid!
If Mr. "B" doesn't like your homework, he just tears it up and you never see it again — no note! As to "hit with a ruler" — maybe you get a demerit in his "who's been naughty" book. (hahaha)
For those of you who haven't been here….yet!….when you go to a restaurant and order something with chile in or on it, you will be asked, "Red, green, or Christmas (red and green together!)?" I love it!!!
All chile starts as green fresh from the plants and each autumn most New Mexican buys 50 lb bags and roasts it off. August and September here smells incredible as all the grocery stores have their huge roasters going all day. About half of the chile is hung up in ristras to dry. Which turns it to a deep shade of red and imparts a smoky deep mellower flavor to the chile. Green is often the hotter.
We New Mexicans put chile on just about everything including eggs, in bread, french fries, on pizza, and on burgers. And yes there are many places who serve a better Green Chile Cheese Burger than Monica's find in Madrid, The Mineshaft (See the Taste of New Mexico Video)
MikeP, that sounds like heaven to me!!! I need to get serious about moving there. The smell of roasted peppers, and the flavor are awesome!
I've found that, what I call, "tweeners" are the hottest. To me, a "tweener" is the point when the pepper is just starting to turn from green to red. Any thoughts on that?
Agreed! Just enough of the brightness of the fresh greens and a touch of the smokyness kicking in. A lot of us enjoy "Christmas" or red and green chile on your _______ (fill in the blank) for that very reason.
And I make a great Green Chile Chicken Stew which takes any chill and replaces it with a warm fuzzy feeling deep in your soul.
Start by preparing the green chile (The sauce that can be used on everything) You may want to scale this back as this makes 22 Quarts
Saute together 4# Chopped Onions, 24 oz Chopped Garlic, 1 1/2 cups Olive Oil, 36 oz Diced Tomatoes, Salt to taste, 1/2 oz of Oregano.
When onions are done add 1/2 quart Chicken Broth, 4 5lb bags Mild Bueno Green Chile, 1 5lb bag Hot Bueno Green Chile and 14 oz smashed tortilla chips (leftover corn chip crumbs) Cook until warm and at the last step add 3 1/2 oz White Vinegar. Properly cool to below 40 degrees as quickly as possible. You will want to freeze some for use throughout the year.
And now the Green Chile Tortilla Stew. This recipe is for one serving so multiply for how many you are serving.
9 oz Chicken Broth, 2 oz Green Chile Sauce Above, 3 oz of your favorite salsa, 1 oz corn, 1 oz shredded Cabbage, 1 oz Sauteed Green Peppers and Onions, 1 oz Crushed Tortilla Chips, 1 oz Cooked Rice, 1 oz Cooked Black Beans, and 3 oz Cooked Chicken.
As you can tell this is a fairly large bowl of this wonderful stew, adjust as desired.
Heat to above 165 degrees and serve. I top mine with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Chopped Scallions and Cilantro and Shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Mont Jack and Cotija)
Enjoy and again God Bless
Thanks for the recipe, MikeP! I have copied and saved it, and can't wait to try it!
Thanks for sharing your recipe and info on the roasting of the peppers. Enhances the Dream Home experience. Keep Dreaming…
I am heading the the market!!! YUM-O!! Thank you for sharing…… I know that we have been begging you for it.. And lately, I have been to the "office" for strange words….. good thing you noticed and we get the benefit!!! Have a great one!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!
The Haiku and the picture would be an awesome gift for the winner. Very personable and uplifting!!
Does anybody know if you can use metered postage to send in entries by mail?
There's nothing in the rules against using metered postage. I am sure HGTV doesn't care how the mail gets there.
I didn't read about the contest either, where was it posted? I would like, if I am so lucky to win this dream home, is to frame the painting of the dream home that I saw on one of the videos. It was the architects rendition probably.
Lessie, I will be sure to do that, do they have people there that will help you find your way around , and sorta point you in the right direction ,so you don't spend most of your time lost, lol
I hate it when it rains on our parade!!! I wanted to attend this event that is organized by our local H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) Chapter. As I write this it’s raining, and the radar shows a widespread area coming in. FYI, following is an edited portion of a notice from our Chapter Director:
“Fellow HOGs,
I just wanted to get out a quick reminder about the ride we have scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday the 9th of February) to Westgate School. This is the Escambia County School for special needs children…..Every year we participate in a special Mardi Gras event for the children of the school…..
……We ride over to the school and ride in a small parade in their parking lot with the children lined up around the outside edge and we toss beads and small tokens to the children. It is a great event that brings so many smiles to the children and means a lot to the Parents and teachers……”
With good intentions, H_S.
H_S that sounds like such fun for everyone! Such a shame about the rain. I am sure the students look forward to this special event every year. Keep Dreamin… 3rd time is a charm..hope this one gets to you..
VABrenda, I'm replying to your 3rd message. Please note that all 3 were indeed posted. Perhaps you might want to go back and "Delete" the first two.
This particular event is always a hit, and a “feel good” thing to do.
Regards, H_S.
Thanks for the notice…done:)
I hope they can reschedule the event if rain forces a cancellation today — it is such a good cause it would be a shame not to have it!
Our H.O.G. Chapter does a lot of charitable work, especially for MDA. This particular event is always a hit, and a “feel good” thing to do. Oh well – still raining (:~(
There is nothing like the sounds and sights of many Harleys riding in together. I went to a Toys For Tots rally last year that was sponsored by one of your Harley groups. I just wanted to stand right in the middle of them all and just listen. I was with a friend that owns a BMW. No comparison. He gets mad at me when I say that I like Harleys better.
Carole, we use to go on the Toys for Tots tour in Scottsdale, AZ!! It was always wonderful!!
H_S…. That is so cool!! I was thinking of a fundraiser for my son's traveling soccer team and this would be fun for the adults and the kids…. hmmmm…. Thanks for sharing!!
Lessie get ready for more SNOW! Bless your heart. Maryland will be an igloo state! Stay warm and safe and keep dreamin…
that would make a great screen saver beautiful really beautiful gail.
Just a reminder
time to re-enter contest
never miss a day!
Oh my goodness how incredibly BEAUTIFUL !! Boy, mother Earth sure can be good to us how peaceful of a scene is that !!!
I just received Google Alert RE: Sandia Park, NM and thought some of you might want to read it. the article is titled,
“State [New Mexico] hiring despite freeze.”
The article includes,
“Sen. Sue Wilson Beffort, R-Sandia Park,….”
Here’s the link: http://www.pntonline.com/news/state-19971-hiring-…
Regards, H_S
I really love all of the beautiful and creative haiku so many bloggers have been posting. However, I have to admit that my favorite form of verse is that black sheep of the poetic world – the limerick! Here is a sample for all to enjoy (or not!):
Oh, I fear I must make a confession.
Dream Home 2010’s my obsession.
Every detail I find
Is etched into my mind.
It’s as if it was my own possession!
P.S. I also found the perfect photo by Denise to go with my limerick:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorexposurebyden…
I would love to see others match their verse to one of Denise's pictures. or vice versa — perhaps one of her photos will inspire you to write verse! It's fun to see how everyone's creative minds work!
Why do some comments, like my reply here, get the phrase "active 104887 weeks ago"? I haven't calculated, but that seems like a really long time ago!
I'm sorry, but I don't know the answer to that question; but that would be 2,017+ years ago, or the year 7 AD!
Wouldn't you love to see the Dream Home circa 7 AD! Sort of a Flintstones abode, I would think!
I like it , C&E! Please don't get me started with limerick's!!! (I once put my wife in the trunk…..)
Regards, H_S.
I once put my wife in the trunk
With our dog and a lot of car junk.
But she found the tire iron
And now I am tryin'
To outrun her or I will be sunk!
I even found a photo by Denise that sort of goes with the theme:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorexposurebyden…
OKAY…. now I know those chocolate truffles are getting to you,,,, hehehehehehe…..
Great one!!
Gorgeous! The Land of Enchantment is a wonderful dream scape as old man winter blows his zero degree breath across a new snow today in Missouri.
Wonderful Photo & Beautiful Haiku**********10 days left!!!!!
A quick quesiton about the casita…seems like very little privacy from the bathroom to the bedroom. Not sure I want an audience when I am busy in there…are the glass walls a permanent feature or just for the cameras to make it easy to see?
The glass walls are permanent — it's up to you to decide if you need to figure out a coverup if needed!
Regarding Casita: in one house plan on the site I notice originally directly inside casita on entering on the left was a door entering into the bathroom next to closet. The existing glass shower wall next to bed was a solid wall on that plan. They obviously decided for the cameras the openness of a glass wall would look better. That could be changed, however.
Joy, perhaps the "Dream Team" used Smart Glass. in the Casita.Here's a link to one company that has electrochromatic glass:
http://www.switchlite.com/home.html
Regards, H_S.
NYCJIM, if I had to guess, I would say that the "Dream Team" used Smart Glass.
Here's a link to a site that has more info:
http://www.switchlite.com/home.html
Regards, H_S.
This was a fun interactive between the bloggers. I did vote in this blog…there were many good ones. Good stuff! Picture….exceptional!
Wow, what a fabulous photo Gail! As a horse owner…. that is the one that needs to be in the great room representing the Land of Enchantment. Thanks Heritage_ Seeker for all you inspiration.
Heritage Seeker I am sure you have not found a new soul mate for only one reason, your wife in Heaven has not approved of anyone YET! She wants you to have someone worthy of you. You cook , your a poet your sensetive and very smart. You are definitely a catch!!!! Good luck to you and thank you for making this blog so intresting. Best wishes
HZL, I don't know what to say……… I'm speechless right now. Thank you for your more than kind words.
Best Regards, H_S.
You are welcome. You are kind to all of us who blog. Have a great day and remember only 10 days left !!!! Good luck
HZL…. exactly how we all feel about H_S!!! Thanks for putting it out there!!
Amen to that…….
when my kids got up for school this morning i show them this picture and they loved it
they of course spotted the rainbow please keep posting pics like that one.
The Dream Home is just gorgeous….it gives us a chance to dream that our lives can truly change. The photos are wonderful and Gail is just the best. Her videos & photos have answered so many questions. Thanks Gail! I wish I could be there with Gail giving me a personal tour.
Thank you for posting the picture. I am in West Virginia getting all of the snow and getting the "winter Blues" I enjoy going to the Dream home sight to imagine warmer days! This picture did the trick
I am more of a Poetry/songwriter writer, but here’s my take on the photo by Denise and a Haiku……
Deep blue mystic sky
Holds a vision unique
A quiet storm passing
Question of the WEEK!
I have been looking at Denise’s AMAZING collection of photos. Since it takes a lot of time to see all 981 pictures – I have decided to turn this daily activity into a longer project.
We all seem to have fallen in love with the photo above, I know I sure did.
However, please go to Denise's site (using the link provided above), look over the OTHER 980 fine pictures, and post your Favorite choice.
You could reference a page number and Title, or you may want to include a link in your reply!
For example, I put my own caption on a picture, "D. H. Blogger Spends Weekend Looking For Thermostat # 5.” link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorexposurebyden…
Enjoy these wonderful selections!
Regards, H_S
There are just too many outstanding pictures to choose from! Denise is absolutely a superb photographer!!!
I'm partial to dramatic sky shots like this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorexposurebyden…
So hard to choose — normally I am indifferent to photography but Denise has a unique talent and an unerring eye for a great photo opportunity! I guess I'll say the following is my favorite:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorexposurebyden…
It is a picture of a baby burro and its mother — I have a soft spot for burros because I helped with a study on them in the Virgin Islands (they call them donkeys there — no difference).
reneelovesgreen, I could not get your link to work properly, although I did manage to find the photo you mention by going to the site the error message suggested and clicking on portaits (too cute!).
H_S I had to laugh when I saw your favorite — reminds me of a very old Outer Limits show where humans on an alien planet are adversely affected by that planet's sun and end up with HUGE eyeballs. Come to think if it, that show scared the bejeezus out of me at the time!
It really isn't my favorite, but when I saw it made me think of bloggers looking at every photo, video, etc.. I just could't resist!
Renee, you might want to "Delete" this post & re-do it. There's an error somewhere, and I only found 56 pages. Just a thought.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/outdoorexposurebyden…
I have no idea what happened to the first post.. but the above works.. The picture is "Child Warrior" on page 116 … second row down. H_S… I went into Denise's favorites to choose. Thanks for the heads up, C&E and H_S!!
Thanks, Renee. I like that photo a lot, especially the facial expression. The head dress is quite striking as well. Yeah, page 116 of Denise’s favorites. I was looking at the 56 pages that initially come up. Good info!
I am so happy and dreaming , dreaming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love HGTV crue, thank you all of you,for making my life more intresting. I notes that when I dream it helps me to relax and understand what I realy whant from my life, what is most important for me.Every one, I wish you to dream and relax and injoy every moment of your life, even if it is hard, and difficalt to live through some moment.
Has anyone else mentioned the UFO in the tour of the front of the home?
Yes, Lynn Coggin posted about it some time ago, but I can't remember what topic pages it was under.
Sorry.
Ask her if it was the helicopter one????
Hi. What kind of UFO, are you really saw UFO. Where???????????
Hi, Sally
Just as they start the tour there is something in the background. It could be a very large boulder. Big enough to be a small outbuilding but with a low ceiling.
I didn't see that part but I saw the vid in the helicopter that looks straight down on the pueblo. If you see the video keep pausing and look in the mountaintop.
did you really see something or are you just making that up
who mentioned it did you see it too
THANK YOU GAIL!!!
That was an uplifting surprise.
Even though it should not be surprising how you find new ways to inspire us all. ~ Thank you again.
Loved the picture of the house in the snow. Hard to get into Albuquerque when it does that, but lovely.
Biggest and warmed THANK YOUs to our fellow bloggers who put the ball in motion, were the original inspirations and overall participation.
So without further adieu: THANK YOU HERITAGE_SEEKER, DEAN, and SHOW ME THE GREEN.
As well as to everyone else that participated, it is nice coming onto a relatively anonymous website and being able to share in everyone's good nature and artistic capabilities.
This home and its setting exude a peacefulness – a serenity and soul-refreshing balm that we haven't felt from any of the previous HGTV Dream Homes (though they've been wonderful.) We smile throughout our daily strolls through and around this fabulous place.
Who ever thought a place like that could even exist…Where have I been?
Omg it doesnt even seem real…looks like a painting…lol how beautiful
Just back from Cali–Oh my gawsh, I sat in front of this AMAZING (Gail's word) photo–horses wild in the glorious Sandia sunset. I was chilled to the core, when I read this beautiful Haiku, one of the most life engaging I have ever read. My humble compliments to this work. P.S. I hope that one of us on the blogging site does win the dream home. I think we have truly become a community. Love you all. Janice
Is this where we post questions about the house for Gail? If so, here are mine:
1) What is the small screen thing next to the TV in the home theater?
2) Would you think the Casita would be practical as one of the main bedrooms instead of for guests? I'm sooo in love with it, and I'm twelve, so the master suite won't be mine, and neither will the kid's.
3) How do you keep the outdoor chairs safe from water when it rains?
4) Are there any other bathrooms I haven't thought of here – master, jack and jill, casita?
5) Is there a TV in the Great Room?
6a) Which side of the house faces the street?
6b) Is the house set far back from the street, or is it close up?
1. Master remote?
2. Anything is possible
3. I'm guessing they're weather proof, or get some covers.
4. Yes, just off the home office
5. No, no TV in the Great Room.
6a. I think the front?
6b. Not too close, but exactly how much couldn't say
1. The small screen is a control panel for the home automation system.
2. I don't think the Casita would be practical but that would be up to your parents I guess.
3. The outdoor chairs are weather resistant.
4. There is another bathroom next to the office. You can see it in the office photos. There are 2 and are number 12 and 13 I think but you will find them there.
5. There is no TV in the Great Room.
6. The front door faces the street.
7. The house is set back from the street not close up.
OK I did my best. That should hold you for a few minutes. Happy Dreaming !!!!!!!
As to the last question, not close at all to the main road, which is actually a two lane, rather quiet road itself…you can check out the exact location of the house on the San Pedro Creek Estates (or Overlook Estates…I can't remember) and you will find a layout of all the lots…this house sits on lot #87.
I have a question. If the winner decides to sell the Dream Home, will the he/she be able to sell the home for the estimated value? (around $2 Million with the Furniture and all the goodies). How have previous Dreamhome winners faired at selling their prizes?
Thanks
The value of the house and contents is 1.5 million. The development has a deal with HGTV to buy the house back for that amount if the winner prefers the cash option.
I can't even think of selling the home, it is to beautiful!! I will have to find a great job to keep up with the greatness of the home. Do all dream home winners sell???
It look like it. I don't think I have read anywhere that someone has not sold there house yet. I know the win in ???? I cannot remember the year now sold her house after 8 years of having it. The next person Don Cruz fault to keep his house for 3 years but ended up selling too. I think if I win I am going to keep it but after the first year it should be down hill on property and state taxes. I know property tax can not be as much as you think it is on 3 acres. I know my hubby's grandparents pay close to $1,000 on property tax in Arkansas. We will have to wait and see what these people do now.
I keep looking up at my own night sky, trying to paint in my mind's eye the beauty of the Sandia New Mexico night sky and imagining standing before the real painting. The flashes of light, like a dramatic dream, GODS love.
Hi gang,
Is this photo purchasable? Who took this? That rainbow looks like a straw, with the land and sky nursing light back and forth, until- creation!!! I grew up around The Museum of Modern Art in New York, and never saw the awe of this. It's healing.
Janice, if you click on the link "Outdoor Exposure By Denise" right under the photo, you can get much more info and see so many gorgeous photos. Have fun!
Hi Wyo honey,
I got to the link as you and Heritage suggested and looked at the amazing photos. There must be an alternate energy that separtates the good from the unbelievable. Have we all jumped into this dream. We are all soo appreciative and amazed by this.
It's true, that you often feel as though you are entering an alternate universe, when you live with the sky beings and the land of New Mexico….whenever you get out of your dwelling, you feel transported!
Janice, underneath the photo there is a link to the site of the artist who took this fantastic photo. Just click on the, "Outdoor Exposure by Denisee" link and you will be amazed!
Amazing Amazing, thank you Heritage. There is verility in the eyes of this photographer, a wistful sensuality that makes me feel like I am sitting on the breath of a hummingbird, or feeling the wind of the desert night howl against my neck, I dont know why, but this is some of the best stuff, thanks for unleashing this Herritage, you have done a fine job.
I'm glad that you were able to see more of her work! It truly is fantastic!!!
H_S.
Your prose is very poetic, Janice…perhaps it's time for you to share more of your writing??? Have you published anything??
Dear Ramona,
I guess like so many on this blog, I have an artistic feeling abou life. I published a few poems years ago, and wrote a small column for a newspaper in Cincinnati about the ecology. They called me the New Age Bag Lady.. I am so turned on about the submissions on this site, that it has inspired me to start journaling and witing short stories and poetry again. My current interest is also in educational family films
Just when I think I can't be amazed anymore (after 10+ viewings of the Dream Home 2010 unvieling you start to think you are well aquainted with the home & views) I am blown away. DH '10, here we come!
Fantastic photo – Thanks for sharing. I hope to see such a site one day
Beautiful photo and haiku!
Wow, thank you for blessing us with that photo! It is absolutely incredible.
Hi Gail,
This is better than writing to a gossip column. This has been soo much fun, I would call it an artistic release. I feel great after blogging, and am enjoying it as much as entering. The photo you submitted is like icecream on a tofu cake. I am wild about this site. and would love to dream about this photograph, in the HGTV DREAM HOME. Thank you for the wonderful job that you have done. I always wanted to ask this question- are you o n the staff, or one of the fascintated participants like us, with an eye for the camera, journalism, and warm dear style. Who are you and how did you come to this site?
"Let's try to Haiku!"
When you know
Its time to enter
then do it!
Absolutely beautiful!!
dont worry i'm a dedicated reader of your blog, first time commenter. but i can't wait to see my collection of haiku! i'll read it in my sunrise room!
Wow….love to see there are others out there that are not afraid to Dream…I have told some many family and friends about this sweepstakes. And it saddens me that they have lost hope in Dreaming for a Better Life. I am hoping that I win to inspire people & of course to better my families life and live in this amazing home.
I am happy to see I am not the only dreamer out there. …..Good luck to you all!
Hi The Winner,I have also told family members about this and they think i'm crazy for Dreaming.I have not had a lot of luck in my life but as you said i would love to also win this house to show my family that Dreams do come true if you believe.This would be the best thing that would have ever happen to me and my family.where i come from something like this is just something the you could only dream of.But i'm keeping my fingers crossed.Good luck to you.