Posts From The Road: Touring Aspen, Colorado
Mill Street Mall: Mill Street Mall is one of two pedestrian malls in downtown Aspen, Colo. Shops and eateries line the mall which also serves as a space for public events, shopping, and an entrance to Aspen Mountain Ski Area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Paradise: Paradise Bakery & Gelateria was a popular resting spot for people to enjoy a cold drink, snack or gelato including the bird in the seat on the left who was also taking part in the afternoon gathering. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Nestled among the peaks of the Elk Read More
Fr. Glenn: Realizing Our Raison d’être
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Aren’t you just soooooo impressed—a little French in the title? It’s always fun to throw in some phrases from another language once in a while; it helps a writer look more edjamacated than he done is.😉 A little Latin here, a little French lingo there, to spruce up the column … a sine qua non lest ennui set in, and then … adios amigos. Or did you ever read an article which seemed to be written by a thesaurus? Who knew that the purpose of language was actually communication?! As the alien-inhabited Mr. Spock said in TOS episode “Is There in Truth No Beauty”, “You depend on [language] for Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Founders Feared These Festering Acts That Endanger Democracy
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
In their own writings, our Nation’s founders expressed their fierce distrust of political parties and the extreme power they need to acquire from the people. Critical discourse comes from our Nation’s first forward-thinking president in George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796). TV reports his warnings, President Washington’s farewell words ring true. Thomas Jefferson’s trenchant insight told us: “If I could not go to heaven but with a party, I would not go there at all.”
Fast forward to now. We voters need more efficient pollution controls; Read More
Marshland: White Rock Canyon Petroglyphs
Someone has added a modern-day message on this rock that has held a petroglyph of Kokopelli for the last few hundred years in White Rock. Courtesy/Susanna Marshland
By SUSANNA MARSHLAND
Intermittent resident
White Rock and Kensington, Calif.
As you can see on the above photo, someone has added a modern-day message on a rock that has held a petroglyph of Kokopelli for the last few hundred years.
I have been hiking the Red Dot Trail most of my life, and in the past few years have observed a proliferation of new additions, some likely done with a Dremel tool, some perhaps created by hand. In some places, Read More
All Shall Be Well: Make Us Instruments Of Your Peace
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 Rev. Lynn Finnegan
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
“The Peace Prayer” or the “Prayer of Saint Francis” is a well-known prayer of unknown origin. Whether the iconic Saint Francis, known best for his love of animals and all of God’s creation, wrote it or not, its symmetry and simplicity has universal appeal. “Make me (or “us” depending on the version) an instrument of your peace,” Read More
McQuiston: 5 Steps To Create Home Inventory Checklist
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
After a fire, burglary or another event in which you lost possessions from your home, it may be difficult to remember the details of every one of the belongings that you have accumulated over the years. In this situation, having a current inventory of your possessions, including make and model numbers, may help you with any potential insurance claims. Taking the time to document your belongings now can help you recover faster after a loss.
Here are some steps to help build a home inventory checklist:
- Step 1: Take the time to
Richins: Get Prepared For Respiratory Virus Season
By JOYCE RICHINS, BS, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist
Los Alamos Medical Center
As a member of the Los Alamos County Health Council, I would like to help prepare you for the 2024-2025 Respiratory Virus Season. Influenza, RSV and COVID are just around the corner.
Predictions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/cfa-qualitative-assessments/php/data-research/season-outlook24-25/index.html) suggest this season’s peak hospitalization rate will be similar to or lower than last year. Of course, there is still a risk of a higher peak rate.
Respiratory Read More
