Basic standards of politeness say that when given a gift, you don’t start pawing for more and taking whatever else the …
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Council recycling excuses
So I’m sitting in a Crested Butte Town Council meeting with the July 5 hangover… figuratively more than literally… and the …
Read More »Life is…sometimes fortunate
At 9,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains in July, life is good. Blue skies, highs in the 70s, the rainbow of …
Read More »And on the national scene…
From the Associated Press—”Texas is now the first state with a law requiring drillers to publicly disclose the chemicals they use …
Read More »Quick summer thoughts
In less than a week we will experience the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. These …
Read More »What the frack? Flaming peaches?
First let me say I like being warm in my house when it is -20 degrees in Crested Butte. That climate …
Read More »Econ 101…thoughts
A few weeks ago, Chamber of Commerce director Richard Bond stated that they’d like to bring in more high-paying jobs to …
Read More »Get real?
It isn’t always easy at 9,000 feet in a tiny mountain village but when it’s sweet, it’s sweet. This weekend is …
Read More »Be aware out there…
Waking up to sun and warmth when the forecast calls for clouds and snow is a treat. It is spring and …
Read More »After the chanting…
Okay, this one won’t be too popular. Not to put too much of a negatory vibe on the whole deal, but …
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