Author Archives: Naima

Gila Gila Gila Gila

I thrive off of exploring new areas.  When I dream I usually imagine traveling the world to see as much of it as possible.  The more I travel, the more I realize, there is sooo much out there.  This past … Continue reading

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El Paso: Earthquake or Fracking?

The word fracking.  It used to remind me of the cooky show from the 80s: Fraggle Rock.  Now it only reminds me of a drilling process used to remove as much oil and natural gas from the Earth as possible.  … Continue reading

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"Caving" Carlsbad Caverns

Caving.  It turns out there are several definitions for caving.  Here is mine:  Exploring an underground cave with tight passages, peanut butter mud, cold clear water, grotto salamanders and more all with the necessary gear of knee-pads, gloves, headlamps, helmet … Continue reading

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Blame it on January.

Are you stressed out? Well let me just say that we all are.  The other day I decided to fight back and not let the stress get to me.  I went bopping in to work happy and ready to take … Continue reading

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Its been way too long.

It has been almost a month since my last blog post!  Lets just say things have gone haywire.  I am sure all of your lives have too.   It was holiday time for crying out loud.  Instead of boring you … Continue reading

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Can I convince you?

Alright.   If you do not already know, I am very passionate about recycling.  A little to the point of crazy.  It just makes a lot of sense.  Recycling is an easy way for the everyday person to re use products … Continue reading

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What are your little things?

The little things really do make me smile, think, appreciate and laugh at life.  I am constantly noticing and yearning for a million little things!  Here are some of my recent little things that have inspired me in one way … Continue reading

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The dirty thirty

Well it has happened.  I am 30 years young. It is not so much the number that worries me, it is my ever pressing brain with all the ideas and activities and travels I must complete before it is too … Continue reading

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My green Thanksgiving. If we all do a little!

Instead of posting things that you can do to be more green during Thanksgiving I am going to post things I will be doing!  These tidbits are simple and if I can do them than anyone can. 1.  Turn off … Continue reading

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My top 5 favorite FREE "green" apps.

Why yes, I did end up getting the iphone 4s and I love it! “A thneed is a fine something that all people need!”  A quote from the book, The Lorax by Dr. Suess in which the Once-ler encourages people … Continue reading

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