100 or so days of Christmas
How soon is too soon for holiday decor?
Commentary
The great disparity
In resort towns, the gap between haves and have-nots is striking.
Gun crazy
Really, is the ability to be so easily and heavily armed necessary for hunting, target shooting or personal protection? Of course not – unless we’re talking about a zombie apocalypse or an alien invasion, in which case all bets are off.
The Awkward Citizen
How can we help but be awkward around one another when we seem to agree on so little? Or that our means of disagreeing is often so ugly and strident; unyielding and narrow-minded?
We hate our fish
In the murk they float, the algae-clogged filter chugging away in the background as they occasionally let their sad eyes fall accusingly on me. Yes, I am the tank cleaner for the family aquarium ” and a loathsome job it is, too.
That ‘local’ thing
Locals who’ve been around a while have great stories to tell and a valuable perspective on recent history. Newer arrivals can bring fresh energy and ideas; they may stick around for life or be gone after a season.
For the love of chairlifts
Riding in a gondola at night — it’s one of those things unique to the mountains and an experience that seems to carry elements of mystery and adventure.
Kids just have no sense of nostalgia
Don't you want to hear about the day you were born?
