Thanksgiving comes at the wrong time. Or, at least, that’s what I’ve been told for a while now. My mother, a pragmatist, complains that it’s too close to Christmas: “There’s barely even time to breathe between holiday meals!” My mother-in-law, a hobby farmer, complains that...
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,...
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...
A boy reaches for turkey. Thanksgiving is remembered for feasts, family gatherings and ...
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...
Telluride Mountain Club to run the gym from November 30- April 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_46396" align="aligncenter" width="259"] Via Ferrata[/caption] Mountaineer Alex Lowe once said, "The best climber in the world is the one who's having the most fun." The Telluride Mountain Club (TMtC) invites the community to bring the...
As a mom, I plan outdoor adventures for my family all of the time. It’s usually last minute, with most of the necessary gear and ballpark directions to guide us to our destination. But, as a teacher who also leads outdoor trips, I plan differently. With...
BOO! Did I scare you? Not likely. But this article by Jacqueline Wilson in the Huff Post just might. If not exactly scare you, it should at least make you long for the good old days when trick or treating did not require politically correct, non-GMO costumes and tote bags...
I don't watch TV much. I don't really watch TV at all—we don't have a cable or satellite account, so the only programs I see are on the iPad, the occasional series that was popular enough to replay on Netflix or YouTube snippets of Jon...
