TIO Boston: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum & Turner at the MFA!
She was a millionaire Bohemienne. He was a lower-middle-class prodigy. But what she said and what he said came to matter equally to those who understood (and generations later, und
Beyond Telluride
Telluride AIDS Benefit: Event Overview + History!
“The longevity of the Telluride AIDS Benefit rests on one simple fact: HIV/AIDS remains a critical public health issue. TAB is committed to continuing to raise awareness and
Poets’ Corner: Rosemerry for Valentine’s Day!
Did you know the Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare’s lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet every Valentine’s Day? Cynics insis
New Year’s Eve: A Brief History + Rosemerry Trommer & David Feela on the Holiday!
Since we saw how 2021 went, do we really want to do this, again? I know. Any excuse to wear sequins. Or sequined face masks this year. Comedian John Oliver was once quoted as say
A Tribute to Clint Viebrock For His Birthday!
“Deep grief sometimes is almost like a specific location, a coordinate on a map of time. When you are standing in that forest of sorrow, you cannot imagine that you could eve
Poets’ Corner: Rosemerry for Xmas
Some of the seasonal cards I received this year – flinching as I say “I,” not “we” – came with synopses of the past year, most of them, as is the way of
Poets’ Corner: Feela for Xmas!
Truth is every year we bring something to the holidays besides a long gift list (and too little time). Packed in the back of our closets alongside the battered tinsel star, the goo
Poets’ Corner, Thanksgiving: Rosemerry’s Special Guest!
Family, Fun, Football and Feast! The start of the holiday season in nut shell. Question on the (groaning) table: If you could invite anyone in the world to your Thanksgiving dinn
Poets’ Corner: Feela on “The Wrong Restaurant” for Vaxgiving!
Lincoln called on Americans to observe the last Thursday of November “as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise” after the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. “I celebrated Than
Thanksgiving: A History!
Although the pandemic seems to have loosened its grip, the hangover effect is still impacting Thanksgiving 2021. At play this year is a perfect storm of challenges: supply chain is
TIO NYC: More Good Stuff to See (including art from Sanitation Dept.)
Before heading to the Left Coast, we made other stops worth sharing (in addition to the happenings in the link just below.) Go here for other happenings in and around New York Cit
Grant to Create Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit!
A $40,000 grant from the Colorado Tourism Office will help create the first-ever Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit, a joint promotion of five mountain opera houses. The CTO ha
Halloween: What a Scream!
Things that go bump on the mountain? Who in Telluride doesn’t like moguls? Things that go bump in the night? Also a familiar, though perhaps less welcomed occurrence in town, whe
UCHealth: COVID-19 Booster Shots: What You Need to Know!
We curated this excellent article by Todd Neff from UCHealth Today. The title: “COVID-19 booster shots: What you need to know” Neff goes on to say: “Need for COV
New Local Dialing Procedure for SM County Customers in “970” Area Code!
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can still be reached by dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255) even after the 988 code is in effect. Beginning July 16, 2022, dialing “988” wil
Real Estate Frenzy Changing Culture of Colorado’s Mountain Towns!
In the near-term, everything is coming up roses – at least for brokers and those with properties to sell, (now as rare as hen’s teeth). But in the long-term, if people are
Original Thinkers Presents Jane Ferguson on Yemen
Telluride-based Original Thinkers is a fresh and thoughtful ideas festival regularly scheduled for September 30 – October 3, 2021, in Telluride. The weekend generally features
Poets’ Corner: Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day seems harmless enough. Treat mom to brunch. Buy flowers. Good times.But the story of the modern holiday – celebrated on Sunday in the United States and many other
May 1 National Target for General Public Vaccine Eligibility!
San Miguel County announces that May 1 is the national target for general public vaccine eligibility. Face coverings and continued precautions remain necessary; July 4 timeline for
UCHealth: Should you wear a double mask?
We curated this excellent article by Todd Neff from UCHealth Today. The title: “Should you wear a double mask?” Neff goes on to say: “Wearing a double mask, knot
Poets’ Corner: Word Woman Rosemerry, Love Poems for Cupid’s Day!
Popular celebrations of Valentine’s Day gained traction in the late 17th century, but not until 100 years ago did most Europeans and Americans begin to agree that a long-term rel
Original Thinkers: Presenting Jane Ferguson on Afghanistan
Telluride-based Original Thinkers is a fresh and thoughtful ideas festival regularly scheduled for early October in Telluride. The weekend generally features 10 programs, each bui
Best Friend Handbook: Medical Grade Skincare, Better?
My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from fashion and beauty tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success i
Decrease in State Disease Prevalence/Hospitalizations!
San Miguel County to remain in Level Orange due to sustained community spread. The state has announced several modifications to the COVID-19 Dial Framework, Dial 2.0, in effect as