Even favorite aphorisms can have geography. Take “saved by the bell” for example. The expression refers to a knock-down in the ring, a slow count of ten and a bell, which saves a fighter from defeat. Well yes – at least in some parts of the...
Strategy: noun, a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. A master plan, grand design, game plan, plan of action. You say you knew the dictionary definition of “strategy” because, well, you run a nonprofit, you are a board member,...
“This is an opportunity to get together and party around the joy of reading. It is a celebration of that good ole fashioned past-time,” said Between the Covers Bookstore co-owner Daiva Chesonis, one of the original conspirators behind Telluride’s newest shoulder-season happening: Telluride Literary Arts Festival (LitFest), Thursday, May 14-17. A long-...
In most cases, the lucky ones, mothers are the Linus blankets of our early lives. We hang on as long as we can. Early on, we can’t go to sleep without them nearby. When we think of our most cherished childhood memories, moms typically play central roles in the...
While in New York, we visited the Museum of Natural History not just for the dinosaur room, but this time specifically for a show entitled “Life at the Limits: Extreme Creatures,” about gaining an understanding about how and why weird and astonishing species evolve. For example the tardigrade,...
Writer/editor William Green posted the following on LinkedIn Pulse. William's new book,”The Great Minds of Investing,” is scheduled to be published later this month. I’ve covered business for more than 20 years, writing articles for Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, Money, Fast Company, Time, The New Yorker and...
2015 judge and documentary filmmaker Lucy Walker on the power of documentary film as a medium [caption id="attachment_50356" align="aligncenter" width="266"] Lucy Walker[/caption] "Beautiful but not showy...
If you plan to be in New York on or around May 18, don’t miss Urban Stages’ Spring Jubilee, hosted by Telluride and New York local Frances Barlow, founder, Urban Stages. Event takes place in the Central Park Boathouse. Tickets here. Fine Art: Chelsea, The Met,...
Fifth annual Rundola, Telluride’s Fourth of July race. Early Registration fee available until June 5. If you want to start Independence Day with a BANG, then it’s time to register for the Telluride Foundation’s fifth annual Rundola footrace. The race takes place on July 4, 8a.m. The Rundola is...
Telluride local John Pryor is executive director of LightHawk, the nonprofit dedicated to accelerating conservation success through the powerful perspective of flight. Since his tenure with the company is relatively short – he Joined LightHawk just a year ago – John went on a very exciting expedition to Central America and Mexico, using...
