Dr. Nichols: Thanks To My Current And Former Patients
By MICHAEL NICHOLS, M.D.
Los Alamos Children’s Clinic
As I retire after 40 plus years as a pediatrician at the Children’s Clinic, I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the families of my patients and former patients from northern New Mexico. These families have entrusted me with the care of their infants, children, and adolescents since the summer of 1978 when I first came to Los Alamos as a medical student and then returned after completing my pediatrics residency in 1982.
Very few physicians have the good fortune to spend their entire career in such a setting. I had hoped to never fully retire unless Read More
Posts From The Road: Year In Review 2022 Campsites
Last Light: The last light of the day reflects off of our RV at Seminole Canyon State Park in west Texas near Del Rio. We stayed in the park while traveling from the Big Bend area to San Antonio in January. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Granite Dells: The Granite Dells are just north of Prescott, Ariz. The dells are made up of huge granite boulders found on land and in nearby Watson Lake and Willow Lake. The huge boulders create an interesting landscape and water scape. Shown is our campsite at the Point of Rocks Campground just a short walk from Watson Lake where we camped last spring. Photo by Read More
Fr. Glenn: Resolving Anew
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
As the new year comes upon us, our thoughts often wander toward self-improvement and new year’s resolutions. Should we lose that 5, 10, 15 pounds that we may have gained over the year (or over Christmas!)? Should we make more money? Should we hit the gym more frequently and regularly? When making resolutions in the new year, or at any time, it’s good to think about that which is truly good and truly lasting.
Especially when we’re younger adults (but certainly not exclusively) we tend toward self-glorification through displays of wealth, strength and physical beauty. In my admittedly Read More
All Shall Be Well: Hope
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
My husband, the statistician, told me on the occasion of my 40th birthday, “It’s only because we live in a base 10 society that this is such a big deal.” While he might not have gained very many points with his wife who was then lamenting the passage of time, he was, of course, right.
Much of our thinking, reactions, and emotions are controlled by socially accepted norms and traditions, Read More
Leonard: Three Ways To Smash Your New Year Resolutions Once And For All!
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. The pressure is on to make resolutions and crush it in 2023. Writing down our lofty goals is the easy part but it’s another thing to actually reach them once the buzz of our excitement wears off. Have you ever noticed how gyms are extra packed in January and then as if by magic back to normal by February? Do you want to know the secret to smashing you’re goals once and for all?
Don’t make goals bigger than you can manage. Go small at first, guaranteed achievable stuff. As you hit smaller goals, the success becomes addictive, Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy – Pranamaya Kosha
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
As I write this, I am recovering from a nasty cough that has left me finding it difficult to breathe. It’s funny isn’t it how we don’t think about our breath until we are having a hard time breathing. Of course, as a yoga therapist and Thai Massage Therapist, I think about my breath on a regular basis. Not breathing well, very much gets in my way of doing my work. That all being said, writing about Pranamaya Kosha seems like the perfect place to ponder the breath.
Pranamaya Kosha though is not just about our breath, it’s about our life force or vital energy body. The Read More
McQuiston: Build A Strong Cybersecurity Culture Through Employee Training
ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency
Data breaches, hacks, and email fraud are hitting businesses of all sizes. It’s not just the big corporations like Equifax and Marriott International—all companies need to prioritize cybersecurity. According to one report, two-thirds of small and medium size businesses suffered a cyberattack in the past 12 months.
With cyberattacks on the rise, it’s clear that you need to take time now to evaluate the vulnerabilities in your company. Many businesses think they are protected once they set up an IT security system, but the truth is that an increasing number Read More
