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The Gifts of Solitude Winter is a time for going inward, especially for those in northern regions, to reflect, and be with our own inner world. Where once it was
Christmas Traditions at My House Many of us have holiday traditions that have been passed down for generations. I love how we can also incorporate new traditions to add to
The Wisdom of the Heart I was speaking to my daughter yesterday and as we were chatting, we came upon the subject of an upcoming article for the Questa Del
Expectations and Happiness As we all know, the holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes certain challenges. Many come from a consumer culture that has been created through
As the frost hits the trees and the smell of green chile and piñon smoke fills the air, we are reminded that the holidays are right around the corner! For
An Open Conversation It’s early morning as I write this and it is still dark out. I’m mulling over the division in our country, and in the world. How did
During the month of October, many of us honor those with breast cancer by wearing pink and donating money or contributing to the cure for cancer. At Questa Jr./Sr. High
“If you think you’re enlightened, go spend a week with your family.” —Ram Dass Believe me—Ram Dass, spiritual teacher and author of Be Here Now—knew what he was talking about
When we live in a way that feels in alignment with what we know to be true in our minds, and what we feel to be authentic in our hearts,
An Open Conversation It’s early morning as I write this and it is still dark out. I’m mulling over the division in our country, and in the world. How did
It’s been stunning to see the sun almost turn blood red during the daytime, something we in northern Taos County have experienced this past summer. Our beautiful views of our
From Presyberian Medical Services Originally from California, Dr. Kristin Graziano received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. After medical
SMALL TOWNS ROCK! Have you noticed the banners around Taos County asking you to pledge to “Refuse to Provide Alcohol to Minors”? If so, you’re right in the swing of
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? My grandmother Clemetine had a twin, Clem. Clem had a son, also named Clem. My cousin, Clem #2, was a pilot in WWII and during
If there’s no cancer in your family, should you get a mammogram? “Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram at the
Does the idea of getting a mammogram make you cringe just a little bit? How about the idea of hearing a diagnosis from a medical professional that you, or someone
CALM DOWN We use the word “nature” to mean different things. What lives and moves in our bodies is nature, as well as what lives and moves outside in the
Sheng Zhen came into my life when I decided to leave Denver and moved to the organic farming and artist’s town of Paonia, Colorado. It coincided with a time in
I Remember I remember my younger years and see themfrom quite a distance now.I remember laughing till my sides hurt.I remember riding our old farm horse and fallingoff because my
QUESTA DEL RIO NEWS would like to thank Donna Mitchell-Moniak, for her tireless service to our newspaper community. This September edition of POSITIVE THOUGHTS will be Donna’s last article for