Every year, Andy, the girls, and I venture over to the Roaring Fork Valley for Avalanche Ranch’s Apple Fest. Avalanche Ranch, which is run by some good friends, is slice of perfection in an imperfect world: it’s nestled at the base of Mt. Sopris and...
When most people think about hunting, they picture a bunch of dudes in camouflage pants and fluorescent orange vests, drinking cans of beer and driving around in oversized trucks. But there is more to it than that, and the faces of people who hunt are...
When I first heard about the government shutdown, I thought of all those people who would be affected in Washington DC and New York -- all of those people who live in the real world. Those of us living in the west were protected by that...
Kids aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think of the Big Apple. The city’s loud and fast, and its best points don’t necessarily align with little children. Upscale dining with a sippy cup anyone? [caption id="attachment_35003" align="alignright" width="300"] Rooftop NYC[/caption] Yet, on a...
A certain Louis CK video in which he addresses in his usual poignant, funny style why he won’t get his kids a smart phone has gone viral in recent days. In case you’ve missed it, watch here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HbYScltf1c0 ) In the spirit of non-electronics enhanced, creative play...
In the fall, weekends go quickly. There are errands to run, and people to see. The fridge is empty, and the house needs cleaning. But all everyone really wants to do is get outside and soak up the last few days of summer before winter...
It’s not easy to learn an instrument. Most of us can think of a dreaded piano teacher or worse, the dreaded conversation with mom or dad telling us “it’s time to practice!” But at Mark Galbo’s Rock and Roll Academy, the fun is put back...
I know after Telluride Film Fest we're all a little star-powered out, but Gwyneth Paltrow's sweet potato muffins are a must for your fall repertoire. First a confession: I'm not usually a fan of gluten-free baking. Ok, another confession: I'm also not a fan of...
New campaign launched to advocate awareness and tax on sugary drinks Kick the Can Telluride is a local initiative, which aims to raise awareness about childhood obesity and to create a funding stream, via the Sugary Drink Tax, for programs that promote active healthy youth. The tax on...
The San Miguel Resource Center celebrates our 20th Anniversary this year. As your local non-profit working to end domestic violence and sexual assault, we have come a long way since 1993, when a small group of concerned community members created Tomboy House. In its first year...
