Lifestyles

Solo Traveler: Perceptions of Los Alamos

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Solo Traveler
Column by SHERRY HARDAGE
 
Perceptions of Los Alamos

In a traveling life, just like life at home, we meet people we connect with instantly, forming long lasting friendships. And sometimes we meet people we hope we never see again.

In San Cristobal, Chiapas, I met a handsome middle-aged world traveler named Temoc. He invited me to join him for coffee the next day. I was delighted. As an older lady, I don’t get asked on dates very often.

We met in front of an excellent coffee and pastry restaurant under the portal across from the Zócalo. Another woman showed up. After a few pleasantries, Read More

How the Hen House Turns: First Turkey

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How the Hen House Turns: First Turkey
Column by Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.

Last week I mentioned that whenever we humans would go out the back door, First Turkey would come flapping across the yard, greeting us with her “ark ark ark, ark ark ark.”

Only once did she actually get off the ground with all her happy flapping. Going down the hill, she sailed through the air for at least ten feet before landing on her breast meat with a surprised squawk.

Of course, friends teased us whenever Thanksgiving rolled off the calendar. We did celebrate occasionally by having turkey for dinner,

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Inspirational Concert Fills IHM Church

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Community members begin to find seats for Sunday’s concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church, which raised funds for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Performing ‘Memorare’ are from left, David Moore, John Machuzak, Randy Erickson, Rene LeClaire, Julie Habiger, Viera Moore, Adrienne Borrego, Claudine Kasunic, Laura Erickson, Cathy Morzinski and Ruth Doyle. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Mezzo Soprano Julie Habiger performs ‘Blessings’ as her husband Kerry, left, and son Read More

Column: God’s Power in the Midst of Change

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God’s Power in the Midst of Change
By MARYANN BLACKHART

As limbo sets in at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, sadness looms over us all as our beloved Fr. Colin Kelly has left his pastoral role. The uncertainty of not knowing who will take his place is difficult, both for the congregation and the remaining priests.

However, we recognize God’s power in the midst of change, which is the topic of Mother Alicia’s homily at our contemporary worship service (also called Generations) at 6:07 p.m. this coming Sunday, May 26. This service uses upbeat music and short videos to compliment the teaching and Read More

Los Alamos LDS Congregation Splits In Two

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Former Los Alamos Ward bishopric with new Los Alamos and Pajarito Ward bishoprics, from left, Matt Nelson, Los Alamos Ward Second Counselor; Guy Baker, Los Alamos Ward Bishop; Roger Cardon, Los Alamos Ward First Counselor; Michael Davis, former Los Alamos Ward First Counselor; Ian Alexander, former Los Alamos Ward Bishop; Bob Judd, former Los Alamos Ward Second Counselor and new Pajarito Ward First Counselor; Josh Miller, Pajarito Ward Bishop; Roy Epperson, Pajarito Ward Second Counselor. Courtesy photo

LDS News:

The local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Read More

Solo Traveler: Why Go Alone?

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Solo Traveler
Column by SHERRY HARDAGE
 
Why Go Alone?

The disadvantages of traveling alone are all too obvious. Nobody knows exactly where you are, who you’re with, or what you are doing.

Without a companion, it can be terribly lonely, especially while traveling in countries with different languages. It can be downright scary if a country has a bad reputation for violence or mistreatment of women. So you rarely hear about the advantages of solo travel.

When traveling with someone, we tend to speak our own language. We share experiences and observations with our companion. We are tourists. Read More

INSANITY® Comes to YMCA

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is now offering INSANITY® classes!

INSANITY® is a revolutionary cardio-based total body conditioning program based on the principles of MAX interval training. Each workout is packed with plyometric drills on top of nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training moves.

Each INSANITY workout keeps you constantly challenged as you alternate between aerobic and anaerobic intervals performed at your MAX! These classes are taught by Insanity-certified instructors and are available 9-9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30-6 p.m. Read More

Food on the Hill: Panini with Prosciutto, Peaches and Provolone

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This week’s Recipe:
Panini with Prosciutto, Peaches and Provolone
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
This recipe makes one sandwich. It is wonderful with the sweet of the peaches and the salty of the prosciutto and the gooey of the melted cheese.
 
Ingredients:
Ciabatta bun or Telera sandwich buns
Butter
2 slices of provolone cheese
1 ripe peach, peeled and sliced
3 slices of prosciutto
PAM spray
 

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Directions:

You can get the cheese and the meat at the deli counter, that way you can get as much or as little as you need. Cut and butter Read More

‘Sun, Sticks and Mud’ Wins Book Award

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Photograph by Steve Fitch from ‘Sun, Sticks and Mud.’ Courtesy

Staff Report

Sun, Sticks and Mud by Bart Kaltenbach & Barbara Anschel with photographer Steve Fitch won a gold medal for Architecture from the Independent Publishers Book Awards for 2013. It was published by La Sombra Books. 

The Independent Publisher Book Awards were conceived in 1996 as a broad-based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, Read More