Fr. Glenn: Pondering Love
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Periodically I pick up a little book by Peter Kreeft, a Catholic philosopher, entitled “Before I Go”, a collection of his musings about life and spirit that he wants to leave his children before he passes to the beyond. Unsurprisingly, a number of his short chapters focus on love, kindness, finding peace, and various virtues. Definitely worth the read.
In perusing a few chapters the other evening centering upon love, I found myself reflecting on the “why” of love. Why do we love. What do we want from it? Why do we do it? Why is it so visceral and seemingly ingrained into our very being? Read More
All Shall Be Well: You Gave Me Food
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA
Those of us who claim a Christ-centered faith know we have not lived up to the model of the godly life set for us by Jesus. But we know that grace abounds and that our God is a god of love and mercy. We know we will get through whatever awaits us this week, as we always have. We do not expect a life without challenges. God’s promise is that we are loved no matter what befalls Read More
Review: Los Alamos Little Theatre Gets Fashionable And Fantastic In ‘Love, Loss And What I Wore’
The cast of LALT’s ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’, which continues through Nov. 16, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Photo by Thomas Graves
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Watching Los Alamos Little Theatre’s most recent production felt as intimate and cozy as having a girls’ night out.
In a way, it was a girls’ night out. The entire cast is women, sitting on stools and swapping stories about their families, triumphs, tragedies, relationships and clothes. That is the entire synopsis for “Love, Loss Read More
Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Oct. 28 Game
Bridge:
Here is another of the more competitive hands that showed up on the Oct. 28 game.
Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.
Board 11: South was the dealer; Nobody was vulnerable.
West opened 1♥, East bid 1♠*, showing at least 4 spades. West bid 2♣, East raised to 3♣ and South gambled by bidding 3NT.
*In duplicate bridge, always looking for at least an 8-card fit in a major suit.
Opening lead: ♦Q, which West wins with the Ace. West leads a spade to dummy and leads the ♣J. When South covers with the ♣K, Read More
Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Oct. 16 Game
Bridge
Here is another of the more competitive hands that showed up on the Oct. 16 game.
Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.
Board 11: South was the dealer; Nobody was vulnerable.
Opening lead: ♣K
*Negative double, 4+ spades
South opened 1♦ , West bid 1♥, and North made a negative double showing 4+ spades. After East’s pass, South bid 2♠, showing at least 4 spades and a strong hand. After West competed to 3♥, North raised spades, and South bid the 4♠ game.
The play offers a challenge Read More
McQuiston: House Fires – $1.1 Billion Annual Property Damage
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
With colder weather now arriving, house fires become more prevalent. From cozy fires and candlelight dinners to space heaters to warm up a cold garage, ‘tis the season for more risk from fire.
Here are some great tips to remember to help avoid house fires and keep your family safe for the upcoming holidays.
Have a working smoke alarm – depending on the size of your home, multiple alarms may be necessary. Make sure each one is working properly by testing monthly. Also, change the batteries when you hear the short beep alert or yearly, Read More
Post Endorses UNM-LA Bonds In 2024 General Election
By CAROL A. CLARK
Publisher
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos Daily Post has reviewed the UNM-Los Alamos bonds under consideration in this 2024 General Election. We believe they are important and successful passage will benefit students, teachers, staff and the community for years to come. We encourage voters to support these bonds.
UNM-LA cannot receive money from The University of New Mexico main campus in Albuquerque. UNM-LA’s financial resources come primarily from local and state funds. Particularly, it is a state requirement for UNM-LA to match 25% of state funding with local money Read More
