Fr. Glenn: Lessons From A Coyote
By Rev. Glenn JonesWalking across our frigid parking lot last Thursday morning, as I often do I saw a coyote trotting along the edge in that characteristic coyote lope … returning from her journey to who-knows-where (likely scavenging around the high school … gnawing on tender freshmen now and again?) But this isn’t just any ol’ coyote; she’s the same one I’ve seen skulking about since early spring—easily recognized by an apparent malady reducing her fur to a minimum. Indeed, it often required a long look to confirm her really AS a coyote.
I know Read More
Letter To The Editor: I Applaud The County Council …
By TERRY GOLDMANI applaud the County Council for finally approving improvements at the aquatic center that are not directly related only to exercise or athletics. (My surprise at the voting pattern notwithstanding!)
Some years ago, I served on a CIP citizen’s committee that explored how to use an expected GRT windfall to improve the quality of life in Los Alamos. The proposals were very similar to what the Council has recently made decisions about. After years of dithering, some projects were realized: the Ashley Pond Pond improvements, the Nature Center, WR visitor center, Read More
Home Country: December Dreaming
Home CountryCommunication 1: Impediment Of Language Barriers
By SONYIA WILLIAMSLos Alamos World
Futures Institute
One of the most prevalent obstacles standing in the way of universal communication among mankind is the language barrier. This language barrier, defined by the Oxford Dictionary as being “a barrier to communication between people who are unable to speak a common language”, prevents worldwide communication between people of all countries, cultures, and, most of all, languages.
But what steps have been taken to surpass this barrier? One solution to this problem is the use of international auxiliary languages (IALs). These Read More
Yang: Fake It Till You Make It
By ELENA YANG
Formerly of Los Alamos
My previous column was largely based on Amy Cuddy’s research and TED talk in which she posits that a two-minute Wonder Woman’s power posture, hands on hips, would cause a spike in one’s adrenaline to accompany the assertion of confidence, which in turn leads to greater willingness to take risks in subsequent behavior.
Many followers of her TED presentation have commented that the power posture really works and has helped them build their confidence. Her paper was published in 2010; her TED talk was in 2012, and her career subsequently soared in the areas of public Read More
Just One Thing To Do This Week: Seek Inspiration
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
I enjoy writing, but I love reading even more. I was in Nashville on Small Business Saturday and made a point to stop by the independent bookstore co-owned by one of my favorite authors, Ann Patchett.
I opened the door to the busy shop, and Ann was standing right there, helping a patron find a book. I knew she co-owned the shop, but I never thought for minute she would be there working.
“Oh my god,” I whisper to my husband, “there is Ann Patchett!”
“Is that someone from Los Alamos?” He asked.
“Not hardly,” I say, as I take off to follow her around the bookstore. She is helping Read More
