Classical Music World: Viva Baroque!
Red Priest. Courtesy photo
Classical Music WorldHave you noticed the posters around town advertising the Los Alamos Concert Association’s next event featuring Red Priest? Maybe you assumed that the rock star poses, leather pants, and crazy hair mean they will be playing something other than classical music. Look again! You will see a recorder, a violin, a cello and a harpsichord. Not an electric guitar or amp in sight.
This flamboyant ensemble from the UK has taken the vibrant artistic spirit of the 17th and early 18th centuries very much to heart. Below are the
Pegg: New Year’s Exercise Program
New Year’s Exercise Program
Another new year is upon us and that means that many of you will be resolving to get fit, lose weight, or improve your health this coming year. Good for you! There is no time like the present to start out on your path to a healthier, more fit life.
But often that’s easier said than done. If you don’t have a significant workout history it can be challenging to find the right exercise program and stick with it long term. Fear not because there are some things you can do to significantly improve your chances of succeeding with your resolutions this year.
First, Read More
Yang: Do Geeks Have Three Ears & Eight Fingers?
Do Geeks Have Three Ears & Eight Fingers? Go figure. Right after I mentioned in the last column before the holiday that www.stumbleupon.com is one of the sites that can generally lift my spirits, I “stumbled upon” an article that impacts me like a particle landing in my eye.
The title of the article is The Unspoken Truth about Managing Geeks, by J. Ello, “currently managing IT for the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University.” In essence, his view is that geeks in IT are logical beings, always pursuing the “right” answers and solutions, not suffering Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Closet Organization
A custom closet designed for a client by Suzette Fox. Photo by Suzette Fox
Smart Design with SuzetteHappy New Year! Many New Year’s resolutions involve getting organized. I’ve had requests to write a column on organization, specifically closet organization. It’s one of my favorite things to do!
Disorganization puts tremendous pressure on both the mind and body. Taking the time to organize your life can lift a great weight off of your shoulders and reduce stress. An organized closet can make a difference in reducing stress in the morning, whether it’s Read More
Solo Traveler: Testing Manhood
The Matadors greeted by the Queen and her Lady. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo TravelerMy Cuban Spanish teacher taught us a lot about bullfighting when I was in high school; the purpose of matadores and picadores, how the bulls were raised, that the skill and the dance of the bullfighter made him a true artist. But in my lifetime I had yet to see a bullfight.
In September, 2010, my friend and I were in San Miguel de Allende for the Bicentenario of the Mexican Revolution. Bullfights are always part of those independence day celebrations. John had gone to many in Read More
Pendergast: Soufflé Is Not Magic
By PEGGY PENDERGASTDoes just reading that word “soufflé” fear and trepidation in your heart?
Soufflés are nothing more than little cakes and these little cakes are actually pretty darn resilient. Chef extraordinaire James Beard shared that if you show “absolutely no fear … your soufflé will not fall”.
So with utter confidence, let’s make a soufflé.
A soufflé has a base, which should be highly seasoned to taste and a leavener (egg whites). These egg whites are instrumental as when whipped to their full capacity, provide the oomph and Read More
Letter to the Editor: PRC – Urge PNM To Invest In NM
By EVAN ROHAR, Employee-OwnerEsteemed Public Regulations Commissioners,
My name is Evan Rohar; I am a residential solar installer working in Albuquerque for Positive Energy Solar.
I humbly request that you reject both PNM’s proposed power replacement plan for the San Juan Generating Station and the proposed rate case on economic, public health, and environmental grounds to make way for clean, renewable energies in the Land of Enchantment.
In its 2013 Commission Code of Conduct (Res. No. 01-03-13), the commission resolved to “treat the office of Commissioner as a Read More
