Lifestyles

Solo Traveler: Chihuly

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Installation by glass artist Dale Chihuly at the Denver Botanical Gardens. Photo by Sherry Hardage
 
Solo Traveler: Chihuly
By SHERRY HARDAGE

Once in a while, a trip is all about the photography. I’m not talking a photo-workshop kind of trip, though if you ever want to be a better photographer, a single day workshop could launch a love affair that will last the rest of your life.

No, I’m talking about a trip taken just to see the most beautiful things and photograph them. I just returned from such a trip to Denver where the Denver Botanical Gardens is hosting a series of installations by internationally-known Read More

TOTH: Where’s My Owner’s Manual?

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Jonathan Dowell

“Where’s My Owner’s Manual?”
By LISA ROTHROCK
TOTH

Join us at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church this Sunday, July 13, for an evening sure to rock you with incredible music, great food and an especially intriguing and thought-provoking homily.

As our guest speaker, Jonathan Dowell says, “I used to think God’s biggest mistake was making teeth out of bones instead of durable, one-piece titanium. Now, I believe God’s biggest mistake was that people don’t come with owner’s manuals.”

Matthew 22:36-40 says to love the Lord your God with all your heart, Read More

Free Flight Giveaway at ‘Fly Los Alamos’ Table Friday

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New Mexico Airlines

COUNTY News:

Attendees at Friday night’s summer concert at Ashley Pond Park are invited to stop by the “Fly Los Alamos” table and complete a short survey in order to be entered in a drawing and have a chance to win one of five free round trip flights on New Mexico Airlines, offering daily service between Los Alamos and Albuquerque.

The drawing will be held Monday (need not be present to win).

Airport Manager Peter Soderquist will have flight schedules available at the table and be on hand to answer questions about the new service that launched last year. Read More

Unitarian Church Hosts Free Screening of Nebraska to Kick Off ‘Summer Blockbusters’ Movie Sermon Series

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UNITARIAN CHURCH News:

  • Unitarian Church hosts Dinner and a Movie Night to kick off “Summer Blockbusters” Movie Sermon Series

Rev. John Cullinan of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos kicks off his “Summer Blockbusters” sermon series this weekend, July 12 and 13.

Since 2009, Rev. Cullinan has preached on important themes in popular (and sometimes not-so-popular) movies. Past sermons have been based on movies such as Avatar, Super 8, The Help, and Hugo.

This weekend, Rev. Cullinan kicks off the 2014 Summer Blockbusters series with a sermon on themes of forgiveness and family relationships in Read More

Food on the Hill: Smoked Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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This Week’s Recipe: Smoked Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Ingredients:
 
1 pound dry fettuccine  pasta
5 oz butter
3/4 pint heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves of garlic, pressed
1 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 ½ cups of al dente cooked asparagus, cut into ¾ inch pieces
4 cups of smoked cooked chicken pieces
 
Directions:
 
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large saucepan, melt butter
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‘Seeking Truth in Science and Faith’ Series Takes on Complexity and its Origins

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UNITED CHURCH News:

The “Seeking Truth in Science and Faith in Los Alamos” talk and discussion series presents “Complexity and Its Origins” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road. The presenter is Gerry Wood.

Dinner is at 6 p.m., the presentation at 6:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m. the discussion begins.

We are complex beings living in a complex universe. Yet science and some religions propose a simple origin, such as a Big Bang or a Beginning of Creation. Complexity vs. time diagrams can be useful for discussing the various theories and beliefs of how our Read More

First Born Los Alamos Gains Strong Financial Footing

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Local Pediatrician, Dr. Tom Csanadi works with Program Manager Kelley Baer to launch the First Born Los Alamos County program. Courtesy photo

FIRST BORN News:

First Born of Los Alamos County has just received funding for a three year cycle to serve families in Los Alamos County. First Born is a relationship based home visitation program designed to support first time families starting prenatally through three years old. 

According to local Pediatrician Dr. Tom Csanadi: “I am very pleased to see the re-vitalization of the First Born Program. As a New Mexico conceived, nationally recognized Read More

Herbal Wisdom: Herbs for the Summer Season

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By KRISTI BEGUIN
Los Alamos

Summer is a season of growth, heat, sun, beauty and maturation. The warmth and sun bring out the abundance of leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds.

Because of the long days and warm nights, there is much to appreciate during the summer months—dinner on the patio, swimming, exploring the trails, and sleeping under the stars. There is also the unpleasant side–the excess heat of summer can cause lethargy, irritability, and discomfort.

There are many ways to keep our cool during summer through foods, herbs, and beverages. The seasonal abundance of fresh fruit and Read More