Maybe I should start calling it the wind room

It's been windy here this week. No surprise – it's spring and the wind always blows across New Mexico this time of year.

But this year, the wind seems particularly windier.

I took these pictures earlier in the week, when the winds were blowing out of the south at a steady 20 miles per hour, 

with gusts up to 43.8. I love that my weather station allows me to quantify my misery.

Funny thing is, the wind isn't making me all that miserable for a change. 

Sure, going outside to do chores isn't very pleasant, but the wind provides the perfect excuse

to hang out in the sunroom wind room with Smooch and watch the world blow by.

We spend every evening out here. Picture me curled up on the left or right side of that daybed with my laptop on my lap,

writing a blog post for the next day. I face whichever direction the herd happens to be so I can watch them when I need inspiration.

When the wind stops blowing I'll stay outside until it gets dark, 

but for now I'm content taking pictures through the window and talking to you.