Finding balance is a good thing. Yogis strive for balance between body and mind. Nations want a balance of power. A …
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Bringing race into the discussion
If you hadn’t noticed, there are a lot of white people in Crested Butte. Let’s go to a place that is …
Read More »That sort of season
Not everyone is sick but everyone at the very least knows someone who is sick. It is that time of the …
Read More »Shocked at the obvious?
It appears people are a bit flabbergasted by things that seemed obvious but are now a bit clearer. There are examples …
Read More »‘Tis the season for an adventure
Adventure comes in many forms. Than Acuff recently skied Coney’s and mentioned it was “variable.” Associate editor Aimee Eaton texted that …
Read More »New Year’s questions and an answer or two
A New Year is upon us. Welcome to 2018. Some questions for the next 365 days (and beyond): Will Crested Butte …
Read More »From Joe Biden to Jim and Chris: Politics of the head and heart
The political refrain that “All politics is local” is no more true than in a small mountain town like Crested Butte. …
Read More »Don’t think the Brush Creek plan comes without a public subsidy
Take out all the ancillary angst and the Brush Creek decision almost seems too simple. A philanthropist/developer heeds the call to …
Read More »Local public lands, surprises, dirt bikes and tax cuts
Change can sometimes be surprising. While we all knew in concept that there would be a big wall going up next …
Read More »Thankful
If a touchstone of the Universe is that you receive the energy you put out, now is the perfect time to …
Read More »Tick. Tick. Tick
We are almost there, believe it or not. By the time you read this there will be less than a week …
Read More »A new council, snow banks and an interesting ride coming up
Congratulations to the four Town Council members elected by the citizens of Crested Butte Tuesday night. Given recent events, Jackson Petito, …
Read More »Two sides of the aisle
Some contend I have been “too negative” with my comments and attitude on the Brush Creek proposal. I don’t agree. Disagreement …
Read More »Thoughts on the CB mayor and council race
Let me start off by saying that running for political office in a small town takes some courage. Chances are that …
Read More »Funny things
There are a few things hanging out there I find sort of funny in a funny-weird sort of way. Not necessarily …
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