“How long have you been married?”
“Twenty-seven years, but it feels like 27 minutes…under water.”
—Two men talking downtown.

One woman to another: “You know I’d never spend this much money without thinking about it.” Brief pause, then turns to the artist: “OK, I’ve thought about it. I’ll take it.”
—Santa Fe Arts & Crafts Festival (sponsored by Challenge New Mexico) on the Plaza.

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