C'DE MEDICI?
Peter Vincent made a valuable argument in his response to Zane Fischer [Letters, June 1,
"Art Is Where The Hardship Is"
], but one wonders if the historical term "patronage" rings a bell.
Robert Covelli
Santa Fe
PRINCIPAL INTEREST
It was with great interest that I read the story regarding Susan Lumley, principal of Santa Fe High School [Cover story, May 25:
]. I feel obligated to share with your readers incidents involving Ms. Lumley from the NEA-Santa Fe perspective. Shortly after Lumley's appointment as assistant principal at SFHS, trouble immediately began to brew. Because of my role in NEA-SF as the spokesperson for the collective bargaining team, staff at SFHS called me to ask what could be done about the harassment of staff at the school by the current administration. Ms. Lumley's name was predominant in these discussions. These employees were intimidated to file grievances due to a fear of retaliation by the administration. These fears have been shown to be well founded. After Ms. Lumley's appointment as the directing principal the concerns of harassment became more serious and numerous. I am glad to see that some brave staff at the school finally decided to do something about the situation by creating a Faculty Senate and by speaking publicly about the many issues at the school. Now, the entire community needs to support these individuals by demanding that SFHS be allowed to get back to what it should be: an institute of learning where individuality and free speech are encouraged and cherished. Until this happens, the cancer at SFHS will spread and prevent the school, staff and students alike, from realizing the full potential each has to offer.
Mike Costello
Teacher, Capital High School
Santa Fe
CAFÉ CHANGE
Thanks to Zane Fischer for listing the Aztec Café in his article [Cover story, June 1:
]. However, I feel his description of the Café is outdated. It is no longer "the king of the all day hangout session." After ownership of the Café changed over three years ago, we have worked tirelessly to create a clean and friendly environment where everyone is welcome. Whether it is the local business person enjoying lunch, a family enjoying some homemade ice cream or one of our favorite customers having a cup of joe on the patio catching up with friends, everyone feels welcome. I invite Zane to come down for breakfast or lunch and see for himself.
Sarah Wilhelm
Owner, Aztec Café
Santa Fe
DEAR ROBERT ODOM,
I was just reading your column [
, June 1] and wanted to add my thanks to those you printed. I've been moved many times to the point of wanting to communicate my support, but for one reason or other never got to it. I'm sure you received it from me on some level anyway but I want to go on record with it. I usually agree with everything you write, but even if I don't, I'm overwhelmingly impressed with your willingness to publicly proclaim your truth with such passion, wisdom, and openness. You obviously have a great love for all of us and a great connection with All That Is that gives you the courage for this work, and I know that more and more individuals will find their way to become as authentic as you are and to share it with the world in their own unique ways, as a result of their contact with you. It is supremely edifying and moving to read your columns, and you inspire me to be the best I can be. Thank you!
Lily Hail
Santa Fe
AND THE LOSER IS…
I'm sure you have been inundated with letters pointing out the error in the review of the movie
Cinderella Man
which stated that Paul Giamatti is fresh off his Academy Awards Best Actor nomination for
Sideways
. His non-nomination for his portrayal of Miles was, in fact, the greatest 2005 Oscar snub by far.
Samuel Lee
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