The Telluride Historical Museum once again brings holiday cheer this year with the sixth annual Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebration at the scenic Schmid Family Ranch. Let the whole family share in one of Telluride’s most well-loved holiday traditions on Saturday, December 6, 2 – 4 p.m. At this free,...
Thanksgiving is a story of traditions old and new, a day of family, feasting, and football. But shouldn’t it be about more than that? This poem by Word Woman Rosemerry Trommer puts the “thanks" back in Thanksgiving. Something Like This, Anyway If I prayed, which I don't, then we could say...
Gifted sculptor, writer, husband, friend, TIO regular contributor (check out his wonderful stories in his regular column, Outlaw Reflections, a look ahead at Telluride’s raunchy past) Oleh Lysiak know he has lots to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. As the weather grows cold and with the holidays bearing...
You know how it can be with all the family gathered together over the holidays. One wrong move, one smart (read snarky) remark and someone leaves the table in tears. The whole game changes, however, if everyone stays put and any tears are from laughter. I found these laugh-out-loud jokes in...
On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday of November to be the national holiday of Thanksgiving, a day to count our blessings for the bounty in our lives, as below in this poem by beloved country commissioner Art Goodtimes. Thanksgiving It's warm jacket weather tending Simba's leash Almost lose...
A boy reaches for turkey. Thanksgiving is remembered for feasts, family gatherings and ...
Every week -- often with your help -- Food52's Executive Editor Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that are nothing short of genius. Today: Add some genius to your Thanksgiving table. It's not too late to give this year's Thanksgiving menu a little genius boost. You...
In this one from Oleh Lysiak planting trees becomes a metaphor of hope for the future: give me saplings, not saps any day. Trees For Future Generations Our infamous Rocky Mountain weather has turned weekends into bone-chilling, nose-numbing, finger-tingling experiences. This past Sunday held true to form. Jan Hackett, our...
Holding hands is a sign you are a “fast” girl. Really? Well yes, in virgin pin, poodle skirt days of the 1950s. This article offering “10 Hilariously Bad Pieces of Retro Sex Advice for Teens” from the Huff Post had me laughing out loud. Sex ed is pretty...
Thanksgiving is the time of year that I try to take stock of how fortunate I am, and spend a few days on reflection and gratitude before the holidays devolve into the chaotic frenzy of consumerism. And even though I’ve got a comprehensive list of...
