Leonard: Seven Important Keys In The Pursuit Of Happiness
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
The quest for happiness is and has always been a fundamental human aspiration. While the path to happiness is as unique as the individual seeking it, there are some key principles backed up by research, anecdotal stories, parables and life experiences that form the foundation of a fulfilling and joyful life.
Positive Relationships
We are born as social beings. The connections we make with family, friends, partners and pets shape our sense of emotional well-being. Positive relationships offer a safety net of support during life’s Read More
Shop On The Corner To Donate To Aid Maui Wildfire Victims
Shop on the Corner News:
Shop on the Corner Thrift Store in the lower level of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, off of 39th Street, will donate $2,000 to fire relief in Maui.
All of this Wednesday’s proceeds plus all donated money on Wednesday will go to Episcopal Relief and Development in Maui for the victims of the wildfire that has devastated a large part of the island.
The community is invited to shop 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday for great back to school items, Halloween costumes and hundreds of other low priced items, knowing that the purchase price will directly aid fire victims in Maui. Read More
Posts From The Road: Kebler Pass Road Colorado
Going Up!: We took Kebler Pass Road (Road 12) off of Highway 133 just outside of Paonia State Park which is the western end of the road. The first few miles of Road 12 leads travelers through a valley along the Anthracite Creek before ascending fairly quickly to higher elevations within the Elk Mountains. After reaching about 9,000 feet in elevation the road levels out and is a gradual climb to Kebler Pass. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Aspen Patterns: The white trunks of the thousands of aspen trees create interesting patterns as they follow the terrain across the mountain side. Also seen Read More
Fr. Glenn: Hushing Hecticity
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Yes, yes … I made up the word in the title. But it seems applicable these days, no? We are constantly awash with noise these days. Always there is constant stimulation, whether it be streaming music or television, videos or surfing the web. If you live in a larger city, there’s always the sirens, traffic noise punctuated by the not infrequent roar of loud motorcycles and muscle cars—a type of modern chest-beating by younger (and some not so young) guys. We rarely, if ever, take time just to think … to be still, someplace quiet. So rarely resting in our waking moments.
Some say our modern Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 14, 2023
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the Public Works Project webpage at lacnm.com/PW-Projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: The below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works officials thank the community in advance for their cooperation and patience.
33rd/34th Street Road and Utility Read More
50th Anniversary At Bodhi Manda Zen Center Sept. 8-10
BMZC News:
The Bodhi Manda Zen Center was founded in 1973 in the scenic village of Jemez Springs, as a place for Zen Buddhist practice and teaching.
Over the years, it has grown into a quiet and reflective retreat venue, meditation center, and teaching space. Many of our neighbors in Los Alamos have helped shape what the Bodhi is today.
Come join us and help celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Bodhi Manda Zen Center.
The Bodhi is planning a full weekend of fellowship, food, music, and activities for all of the Bodhi friends and Zen practitioners. There will be lots of time to reunite Read More
All Shall Be Well: Comfort Zones
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
“First day of school” photos have been flooding social and news media this past week. More than 3,700 students enrolled in Los Alamos Public Schools this year. For many, back-to-school is a time of excited anticipation for the school year ahead, while others lament or are anxious and unsure. All, however, will be expected to step outside their comfort zones.
A comfort zone is Read More
Father Theophan: Existence Is A Gift
A jar created by Father Theophan that will be available in the silent auction at ‘An Evening of Classics with Jennifer Perez and Tjett Gerdom’ Sept. 19. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan
By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
At the beginning of the summer I had resigned myself to not doing any art this year. I have a huge assignment from the Archbishop; to lead the self-study that will, hopefully, lead to our seminary receiving its full accreditation and therefore, national recognition. It is no mean feat. The thesis I produced to get my MDiv was simpler and will end up being shorter. Read More
Home Country: Going Home
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
The other night it was hot. Hot during the day, hot at night. Heat seems to define this time of year for us, in many ways.
But in spite of that, after a day in the outdoors, we built a fire. A small fire. A “hat” fire, which mountain people define as one you can put in your hat. Why so small? Because it was hot and we didn’t need the heat. Why the fire? Because we need the fire.
It is the hearth. It is the touchstone to our past. It is a link with countless generations of ancestors who have sat here looking at the flames licking up on the chunks of firewood and taking us back endless Read More
Cathedral Basilica Of St. Francis Of Assisi Quest For Artists Series: Northwestern University Reunion Concert Aug. 17
Fuselier: A Visitor From The Past
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series about the NPH’s work in Latin America.
It’s a rare event when I cross paths with someone who I hadn’t seen or spoken with in 35 or so years. Such was the case when Marlon Velasquez recently visited IHM Catholic Church. I hadn’t seen Marlon since the time Susie and I, along with our two children at the time (Jenny and Mike), were volunteering in the late 80’s at an orphanage known as Ranch Santa Fe or “the Ranch”. The home was set on a large piece of land in the mountains outside Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Marlon was then a pequeño Read More
‘From Scratch’ TV Show Highlights New Mexico And Chile Line Farms
Liddie Martinez, author of Chile Line Cookbook and president of Los Alamos Region of Enterprise Bank & Trust, stands with David Moscow, creator and host of the TV show, ‘From Scratch’. Martinez and her Chile Line Farms in Española will be featured in an episode of ‘From Scratch’ scheduled to air Oct. 18. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
David Moscow, the creator and host of the TV show, “From Scratch” traveled in July to Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe for a meal. He dined on bison enchiladas, a green chile and peach salad and apricot soup. The meal was Read More
Unitarian Church Invites Community To ‘Welcome In’ Service
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invites the community to a “Welcome In” service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 1738 N. Sage Loop St.
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos Minister, the Rev. John Cullinan, will present “You Are Welcome Here, You Are Not Alone”. In the face of so much uncertainty and chaos in our world, we’re all looking for a way to forge meaningful connections and make a difference. None of us are alone in this desire. Rev. Cullinan reflects on what Unitarian Universalism has to offer those in search of meaning in community.
The service will be followed Read More
20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale Oct. 21-22
The 20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale is set for Oct. 21-22. Courtesy/Carey Beam
By CAREY BEAM
Jemez Mountain Trail Sale
Wow, can you believe it? This year marks the 20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale set for Oct. 21-22, 2023.
As you well know, October is unarguably the most beautiful month of the year in New Mexico and Trail Sale weekend, when the fall colors are at their peak, is hands down the most beautiful weekend of the year in the Jemez Mountains. It’s a great time to be outdoors with friends, family and neighbors enjoying the beauty that is our home. The Jemez Mountain Trail Sale is the perfect Read More
Fresh Cut Flowers At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
Los Alamos Jewish Center To Host Intro to Adult Judaism On Mondays Aug. 14, 21, 28
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
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The story is told in the Talmud about the great and kindly sage, Rabbi Hillel of Babylonia, who was approached by a non-Jew offering to convert to Judaism if Hillel could teach him all of Jewish teachings while standing on one foot. Having earlier been rebuffed brusquely by Hillel’s colleague, the non-Jew anticipated a similar experience. “What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. That is all; the rest is commentary,” said Hillel, “now go and study it!”
This three-session Read More
Home Country: My Squirrel’s Life Depends On It
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Doc isn’t even sure why he did it. For days afterwards, people would talk about it, then smile and shake their heads and just say “Oh, that Doc…”
The whole thing came up on the spur of the moment. Doc and Mrs. Doc were planning to go out of town for a few days and needed several hundred dollars in cash, so Doc dropped by the bank to take it out.
He drew Ardis Richardson as his teller, after he wound his way through the bank’s roped rat maze, and told her how much he needed.
Then, on an impulse, he leaned forward and whispered, “Ardis, I need that in small, unmarked bills, please.”
“Unmarked, Read More
Posts From The Road: South Park Coney Island Boardwalk
Coney Island Boardwalk: The iconic South Park Coney Island Boardwalk is a unique roadside diner near Baily, Colo. Folks love the quirky restaurant built to look like a giant hot dog. The hot dog is 42-feet long inside of a hot dog bun, which measures 35-feet long. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Taking Orders: We stopped for a late lunch at South Park Coney Island Boardwalk and were not surprised when we drove up to a full parking lot. The line seen here leads through the small diner where orders are taken and hot dogs made and delivered as you move through the line. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Glenn: Make It So
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I was meeting some people who had had a recent death in the family recently, and in the conversation they spoke both about the various virtues and quirks of the deceased—of the kindnesses of which they had been the fortunate recipients, and also chuckling about the quirky things that drove some of them nuts at times. Concerning the latter, one incisive comment that was offered when things got a little too uncharitable: “Yeah, but she never had meanness or a bad intention.” Not a bad, though rather sideways, compliment. Would that we could say that about all people.
After all, whom Read More
Scenes From Trip To Alaska By White Rock Residents
Scene of Toby, a grizzly bear cooling of in water that White Rock residents Linda and Barbara Uher saw during their recent trip to Alaska. Toby weighs about 1,200 pounds and stands 6 feet tall at her shoulder. She learned how to sign for more food by putting her paws together in front of her chest. Toby has a brother Balloo, her brother Lucky died in 2017. Her mother died from ingesting plastic bags she found in a garbage can. Toby lives at Fortress of the Bear rescue center in Sitka, Alaska. Learn more at fortressofthebear.com. Photo by Linda Uher
Scene of Toby, a grizzly bear that White Rock residents Read More
