Javier Benites Dia de los Muertos figurine, photo by Merlina McGovern Another Albuquerque trip completed, another Dia de los Muertos figurine collected. Since I have to travel with these fragile pieces, I'm a bit afraid to pick up some of the more intricate designs. There are some amazing animal and group figurines that I'd love to add to my collection. But I liked this festive couple. I loved the hot pink dress and vibrant flowers against the somber (but dapper) dark tuxedo; the curving heart against the crisscross of bones and rictus smiles. These figurines always remind me of my sister. We both loved laughing at the dark, whistling past the graveyard. It's why I still love the fall, October most of all. I can't wait for this hot, sticky, humid summer to be done with. photo by Merlina McGovern It was hot and dry when we visited my sister's grave this year; it sounds like a cliche, but there indeed wasn't a cloud in the sky. Nothing but hot, cl...