Beyond Telluride

Telluride local Simon Gerald Alexander Perutz passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023 in the English countryside. Above everything Simon was kind and generous and so deeply loved. To honor his memory, the family requests donations be made to Connections for the Homeless.  To plant trees...

"Roses are red, violets are blue, I am a schizophrenic, and so am I." or, "What the world needs is geniuses with humility. There are so few of us left." Both quotes by the once legendary Oscar Levant, Hollywood actor, concert pianist, and the most...

Commissioner Hilary Cooper resigns from San Miguel County board. New role with State of Colorado begins May 8. Go here for more on San Miguel County. [caption id="attachment_103479" align="alignnone" width="216"] Hilary Cooper[/caption] Commissioner Hilary Cooper announced she has accepted a job with the State of Colorado and is stepping...

Based on Telluride, Mountainfilm will celebrate its 45th year of celebrating indomitable spirits in the heart of the San Juan mountains, May 25-29, 2023. Passes to Mountainfilm are here. Go here for much more on Mountainfilm. Mountainfilm is excited to announce a few special events and featured artists for its 45th festival...

We continued our fast trot through New York's cultural scene with a day at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, two plays - and all that jazz. Go here for more about TIO NYC. The Met Cecily Brown: Death and The Maid (through 12/2/23). A Must. [caption id="attachment_103533" align="alignnone" width="197"]...

First full day on the Left Coast, we visited the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the largest museum in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. Tickets here. [caption id="attachment_103323" align="alignnone" width="600"] Image, courtesy Academy Museum.[/caption] Was Marlon Brando really all washed...

My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from lifestyle and fashion tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success in life – which she feels are ramped up by practicing gratitude every single day. "Chicken...

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”- Charles Schultz. Or a poem by regular contributor, poet extraordinaire David Feela which, according to its author, is not "a gushy traditional love poem, but certainly gushy about romance…" Because on...