Adventures in Mexico Featured at July Meeting of Los Alamos Mountaineers
Sherry Hardage, Mexico adventurer, will speak at the July 17 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers. Courtesy photo
Have you ever traveled abroad with a tour group and thought “I could lead my own trip?”
In February 2012, Sherry Hardage took a tour to Copper Canyon and Bahia Magdelena with Nichols Expeditions. After living in Chiapas, Mexico for six months, Sherry decided to organize her own expedition and offer it to the Los Alamos Mountaineers.
Eight people signed on, and the July Mountaineers program will tell the story of their adventures.
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Solo Traveler: Free Lodging, Part II
Solo Traveler: Free Lodging Part IIIn the previous column, I talked about people swapping their homes for free lodging on trips.
But for those who don’t yet own a home, and/or are still energetic and adventurous, there are more interesting alternatives: WWOOF, WorkAway, and volunteer programs.
WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms and WorkAway gives you a chance to work away from your comfort zone.
On both websites people who need some help with a farm, business, or home, advertise room and board in exchange for about twenty hours of work per week. Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Lucy Arrives at the Hen House
How the Hen House Turns: Lucy Arrives at the Hen House
Lucy goose was raised by 4-H girls in Wyoming. When fully grown, she and two nestlings were adopted by my neighbor’s grandmother. During the first night in their new home, a Wyoming fox killed Lucy’s two companions. The next day Lucy found herself in a car with Grandma and my neighbor’s aunt, heading for New Mexico.
Since she was imprinted with human female company, Lucy greeted female humans with calm indifference. However, as we soon learned, she didn’t care for male humans. They deserved a stretched Read More
Be Set Free at TOTH Sunday
By Maryann Blackhart
As you look around, you may see the chaos of too many tasks surrounding you.
Be not afraid. God will set you free from the worldly slavery of “too much.” Too much what, you may ask? At our upcoming Contemporary Service at 6:07 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at Trinity on the Hill (TOTH) Episcopal Church, Rev. Alicia Pope’s homily will be about “Being Set Free in Christ from Perfectionism, Oppression, Impossibly High Standards, and Other Garbage in Our Lives.”
Garbage for you may be too many errands to run in one day, too many responsibilities on your shoulders, too many people to please. Read More
Church of Christ Vacation Bible School Next Week
CC News:
Vacation Bible School will be held 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19 at the Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Dr., for children ages 4 through just completed 6th grade.
Stop by the church to register, or come early on the first day. Read More
Nutrition and Weight Management
Fitness ColumnWith the summer season in full swing, now might be a good time to think about your nutrition plan and the role it plays in your life.
Daily, I address this issue with people who are looking to change the way they eat and who want to develop a nutrition plan that helps them achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Proper nutrition, combined with an exercise program consisting of muscle strengthening, cardiovascular endurance training, and increased flexibility, will help you reach your goals and enjoy a better life.
For the most part, Read More
Jason Frazier’s London In Red
Changing of the Guard. Photo by Jason Frazier
LONDON IN RED
Introduction by Teralene Foxx of Los Alamos
It has been six and a half months since our daughter, husband, and 8-year-old child (Kerri, Jason, and Sydney Frazier) left to travel the world. Their travels have had ups and downs, but overall has been as good, or better than their expectations.
They have met interesting people, seen amazing sites, and experienced different cultures. To date they have spent a month in each of the following places: Paris and Arles, France; Denia, Spain; Rabat, Morocco; Bantry, Ireland; Bath and London, England. Read More
Bandelier Offers Ranger-Guided Walks at Tsankawi
This ladder is part of the trail at the Tsankawi section of Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument will be offering ranger-guided evening walks at the park’s Tsankawi section 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Water, sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for cool weather or a possible rain shower are recommended.
Participants will have the opportunity to view petroglyphs and cavates, while hearing the story of the Ancestral Pueblo people who occupied Tsankawi’s mesas and canyons. Read More
Fabulous 50’s Diner Serves Home-Style Cooking with Fun Family Vibe
Manager Charlie Bracken at the Fabulous 50’s Diner. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBop on over to the Fabulous 50’s Diner for great home-style cooking, reasonable prices, fun family friendly atmosphere and blast from the past 50s décor.
Under new management since August 2012, the restaurant has been garnering good reviews from the locals.
The restaurant is owned by Peter and Loretta Olivas and managed by their long-time friend Charlie Bracken. The restaurant, at 1325 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos, shares a building with Read More
Hygea Health Bite: Save Money With Easy Do-It-Yourself Household Cleaners
Hygea Health Bite: Save Money With Easy Do-It-Yourself Household CleanersIt’s hard enough to make dinner. Why on earth would you want to spend time making your own cleaning products, you ask?
It’s a good question. Making your own anything (especially the first time) can seem daunting and like too much of a hassle. I hear you but I can tell you that it’s not only easier than you think but also incredibly worthwhile.
Benefits of DIY Cleaners…
- Huge money-saving potential;
- Fast and easy to make;
- Peace of mind that your clean home is also safe; and
- Essential oils actually boost your
Food on the Hill: Mushroom Tart
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients:
Directions:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comPreheat the oven to 400 degrees. Unfold the pastry and press the seams together if Read More
Solo Traveler: Free Lodging, Part I
Solo Traveler: Free Lodging Part I
I have mentioned in previous columns how traveling solo over many months can be rather expensive. And I’ve talked about house sitting as an alternative to paying for expensive hotel rooms. But there is another excellent way for people to travel without paying a dime for lodging.
For those who own homes, the cheapest way to travel abroad is to trade houses with other people.
I’ve had friends express horror at the thought of strangers using their stuff, and possibly stealing or breaking their things. But the flip side of that is when you trade Read More
Hot Brisket and Cathy Faber’s Swingin’ Country Band July 13 at Posse Lodge
Sydney’s Corner: Food of the Netherlands
Sydney Frazier, 8, with Poffertjes. Photo by Jason Frazier
FOOD OF THE NETHERLANDS
I have previously updated you on the around the world travels of our daughter Kerri Foxx Frazier, Jason Frazier and their 8-year-old daughter Sydney. Every week, as part of her home schooling Sydney does a blog of something she has found interesting. Having just been in the Netherlands on a river cruise, I found this blog about her experience with food in the Netherlands delightful and wanted to share it with you.
How the Hen House Turns: Lucy Goose
How the Hen House Turns: Lucy GooseWe inherited Lucy the goose in 2002, when my neighbor said she couldn’t keep a goose in the house. Lucy kept banging on the glass door, wanting in when she saw the people inside. My hen house and pen were available, so I said—not realizing that geese live 25 to 30 years—okay.
Young Lucy fit right in, with Little Bear the turkey, White Silkie hen Fluffy, and two Polish chicks sporting creative feather-dos (another story for another day).
The young dogs, DeeDee and Scooter, our pointer-heeler mix fugitives from the 2000 fire, Read More
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hosts 38th Annual 4th of July Parade
Los Alamos Police lead the way at the 38th annual White Rock Children’s Parade, which began shortly at 10 a.m. Thursday on Grand Canyon in White Rock. The event is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 366 Grand Canyon. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The parade began following a flag ceremony and the singing of the national anthem and was filled with children in decorated bicycles, tricycles, scooters, strollers and wagons – walking or riding around a one-half mile block back to the parking lot of the church. A carnival followed in the back yard of the church Read More
Warm Hearts Yarn Offers July Classes
WHY News:
Warm Hearts Yarn will is offering a number of summer classes this month, including classes for kids and classes for beginning knitters.
Visit https:////www.warmheartsyarn.blogspot.com/ for a complete list of classes and more information.
Stop by 35 Rover Blvd., Suite D in White Rock, call (505) 672-2008 or email Katie at classes@warmheartsyarn.com to register. Instructors appreciate 24-hour advance registration. Read More
Los Alamos Winemaker Tony Fox Wins Bronze Medal
Tony Fox in the basement of his White Rock home where he created his award winning ‘Red Blend’ wine. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos winemaker Tony Fox has won a Bronze Medal in the 2013 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition.
A friend tasted his “Red Blend” wine and suggested Fox enter it and it wound up medaling in the “miscellaneous red varietals vinifera” category. Fox describes his winning wine as a blend of vinifera – the traditional Mediterranean grapes, which he said make the
New Subway Restaurant Opening in September
Renovations have begun and workers were hauling old cabinets out of the space where the new Subway Restaurant is scheduled to open on Central Avenue just east of 15th Street in the former Don Taylor Photography location. Workers told the Los Alamos Daily Post Tuesday that the restaurant should open in about eight weeks. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
