Life After 50: The Long Goodbye
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
My apology for the title, but now I will explain it.
I will slowly extricate myself as the Executive Director of the senior centers. I am also signing the formal papers to become a member of LAVA. The Los Alamos Volunteer Association (LAVA) or Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), is the boat that floats the LARSO ship.
This Friday, we will pay tribute to all LARSO volunteers. You must call and RSVP.
May is Older Americans month and our theme for the month, is fall prevention. The goal is to become one of four local instructors to teach, A Matter of Read More
Gessing: Donor Privacy
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
In a small, but significant victory for free speech during the recent legislative session, S.B. 42, a measure that would have made New Mexico’s already hostile privacy laws for nonprofit causes even worse, was miraculously killed on the House floor. The bill had already been adopted by the Senate, so this was truly a last-ditch effort.
Current laws relating to forcing nonprofits to disclose their donors are already being challenged by the Rio Grande Foundation in court. That original law (adopted in 2019) dramatically expanded New Mexico’s Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy – Ananda Maya Kosha – The Bliss Sheath
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
The Oxford Dictionary defines BLISS as, “perfect happiness; great joy.”
Ananda means bliss and Ananda Maya Kosha is the bliss sheath. It is the experience of bliss no matter what our circumstances.
Often, this sheath is described as the innermost of the Russian Doll metaphor. I actually like to think of it as the outermost part of yourself.
WE ARE BLISS – we just forget and get caught up in all the chaos and turmoil that surrounds us. Yoga, meditation, breathwork, hiking, running or whatever you do, reminds you YOU ARE BLISS.
Within this sheath resides Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Where & When Do Birds Come & Go?
House finches gathering at spring time. The male shows his red coloring to attract females. Photo by Robert Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
Spring is arriving with generally warming weather and in spite of a recent snow fall. Different species of birds also are appearing to support the idea that spring is on its way.
Three species of birds are appearing in flocks, large or small. Red winged blackbirds have appeared daily in the same tall trees in flocks of fifty to eighty birds. The trees do not have leaves yet and so the birds are clearly visible sitting on its branches.
The birds also chatter away Read More
Posts From The Road: Mud Dauber Festival And Chili Cook Off In Luckenbach, Texas
Stoking the Fire: There were several fires within metal cages, which attracted a lot of attention all afternoon at the Mud Dauber Festival and Chili Cook Off on a cold Saturday in Luckenbach, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Chili Cook Off: A tasting of chili is dipped for attendees at the Chili Cook Off. The chili was a big hit on a cold day. There was no limit to how many tastes attendees could sample at the event. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Fomerly of Los Alamos
The 12th Annual Luckenbach Mud Dauber Festival and Chili Cook Off advertisement was Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finished, And Unfinished
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Christianity was until fairly recently believed and practiced by the majority of our nation, even if not the world. And yet recent news stories report that much of that faith has been lost in the current existential and rationalist culture, which does not deign to explore (and even DIS-dains) that which is beyond its empirical probing, refusing to admit that there may be existence that transcends our materiality. It’s a bit of a danger, really, and to paraphrase G.K. Chesterton, when people believe in nothing, they may believe in anything.
Now, the bulk of the Christian world Read More
McQuiston: Why Homeowners Insurance Premiums Are Rising And What You Can Do About It
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963
Most people can and should expect their homeowners insurance rates to go up this year.
Several factors are behind the rising rates. Increasing frequency of severe weather events are causing more serious damage and more costly insurance claims. The rising cost of building materials, supply chain issues and unfilled jobs due to COVID-19 disruptions are driving up the costs of home repairs.
In this article, we’ll explain some key factors causing home insurance rates to rise and what you can do to help rein in your costs.
What Read More
