TIO SE Asia: Maison Polanka
It was our temple away from the bucket-list temples in a temple town. And it comes with a mascot, a bunny named Lily. The difference between our hotel in Siem Reap and other venu
Beyond Telluride
TIO SE Asia: Into Cambodia
Though we had spent four wonderful days in Cambodian waters during our Mekong River cruise, our experience the past three days made it clear we were only getting a slice of the b
The Short Version: The Electoral College
The point of it all is to break down the headlines, the week’s most controversial issues, determine why a particular issue is important to you, and reveal the best arguments on
TIO SE Asia: Dispatch 6, Mekong, Last Days
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands. Stomp your feet. Quack like a duck. Do whatever you like – but emote enthusiastically. While smiling from ear to ear like it’
TIO SE Asia: Dispatch 5, We Go To School
Note: Please remember, the image of our cruiser is a placeholder until we are on dry land – or have more reliable Internet. We have a treasure trove of images that can’t be
TIO SE Asia: Dispatch 4, Blood & Diamonds
Note: Once again, it is impossible to load large files while we are on the Jayavarman. We plan to publish photo essays of the trip once we are on dry land. Meanwhile, please draw t
TIO SE Asia: Dispatch 3, In Cambodia
Editor’s note: Our trip on the Jayavarman, now in Cambodia, includes lavishly decorated palaces and colorful happenings on the water, right now, the Mekong. But you will have to
TIO SE Asia: Dispatch 2, Good-bye Vietnam, Hello Cambodia
Ed. Note: Photos to follow. We are internet constrained, but want to publish this post in a timely fashion. Living the life of luxury on the Mekong River can entail an early get-up
Tall Tales: “Hand to God,” A Review
“Hand to God” now up at Denver’s Curious Theatre Company through December 17, 2016. Tickets here. Our Denver theater critic, award-winning author Mark Stevens, reviews the p
TIO SE Asia: Jayavarman, Dispatch, Day 1
Tai, a former teacher, switched careers and has worked in the travel/cruise industry for over 10 years. On the hour-and-a-half bus ride from Saigon, ok, Ho Chi Minh City, to My Th
For Veterans (& Everyone) on Veteran’s Day
In Vietnam now. Ironically. Received this story from Jesse James Mctigue today. She picked up the link from NPR. It is about a daughter who explored her father’s PTSD, the resul
TIO SE Asia: Danang & Hoi An & Saigon Chaser
A fisherman gets caught in a storm, but he is rescued by a magical turtle. The turtle gives the young man an egg, telling him that he to guard it well; one day he will know why
TIO SE Asia: The Dragon & The Watermelon Boat
Editor’s note: Early in my commercial flying career I had the opportunity to learn to fly seaplanes. I never really improved on that initial training, but I retained enough t
TIO SE Asia: Hanoi So Far (So Good)
First impressions, as capital cities go, Hanoi is not particularly prepossessing. It lacks the sensual grace of Paris and the raw muscle of New York. On the surface, Hanoi
1 Product, 30 Applications
It may not be the Holy Grail – but it is close. This singular product can do everything from enhance beauty, to help prevent cancer, while cleaning your house. EcoWatch publis
Why Shiitake Mushrooms Are Good For You
It is never too early to promote the Telluride Institute’s Telluride Mushroom Festival. Or the cascading environmental and health benefits of fungi in general. For example, pen
Misused Words That Tarnish Your Image
Dr. Travis Bradberry is the award-winning co-author of the #1 bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, and the cofounder of TalentSmart, the world’s leading provider
Three for the Road: Tellurunners to Big Apple Marathon
Help put the wind under the feet of Tellurunners Gabby Anstey McDonald and Robyn Shaw by donating to the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. Donate to Gabby here; donate to Robyn h
Two Spins On How Election is Screwing With Everyone’s Head
Recently Dr. Paul Hokemeyer was interviewed by thestir.cafemom about the impact of the general election on our sanity. He even has a name for what is going on with all too many of
Shrink Rap: What Trait Is Way Sexier Than Looks?
Editor’s Note: Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is a part-time local, who lives and works in Manhattan, Malibu, and Telluride. He is a nationally recognized expert on Eastern philosophies,
McArthur Fellow “Geniuses,” 2016
Writing for the Huff Post, Katherine Brooks details 23 McArthur geniuses for 2016, pushing the boundaries in the arts and sciences. From a 44-year-old microbiologist to a 32-year-
Shrink Rap: Warning Signs, Drug Abuse
Editor’s Note: Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is a part-time local, who lives and works in Manhattan, Malibu, and Telluride. He is a nationally recognized expert on Eastern philosophies,
TIO NYC: Zao Wou-Ki, “No Limits”
East meets West at a show up now at Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue (through January 8): Zao Wou-Ki “No Limits” takes the viewer through the life and work of work of a master of
TIO NYC: “Afterplay” at the Irish Rep, A Must
Brian Friel’s “Afterplay,” is now up at the Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 West 22nd Street. The run is through November 6. Tickets here. Two people, obviously strangers, try t