ASPEN – Henry Catto Jr., a longtime Woody Creeker, passed away Sunday at his home in San Antonio following complications from leukemia. He was 81. He was born in Dallas on Dec. 6, 1930. Though a native Texan, he lived in Woody Copyright 2011 The Aspen Times. All rights reserved. This material... Read more →
On C.S. Lewis And Keeping The Faith
It is shaping up to be a good summer on the boardwalk. It is unofficially summertime in case you are wondering, especially since today is a ski day in Aspen. I spent Memorial Day afternoon in Santa Cruz riding the roller coaster, twice, the double shot, the log roll, and the awesome flying thing, exactly... Read more →
High Speed Rail
Since everybody is in such a hurry these days, and since we are all oh SO connected, it’s a wonder nobody is laid out from over-stimulation and exhaustion, or are we? Well, whatever the case, I got pretty wound up to hear about the cross-country high speed rail/train Vice President Joe Biden spoke... Read more →
Flashback To Freak Power in Aspen
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Shower With A Friend
Today is the fairy tale. Enjoy it. Shower with a friend! Seems to me like we need a little more of that, especially lately. Turns out this planet is spinning in new directions, which apparently brings into question long-held astrological line-ups and aspects, as well as, those at the Tampa, Florida... Read more →
No Love For Aspen Village
Dear Editor:Can someone at RFTA publicly explain why the Woody Creatures and Snowmasstodons all get free bus service (the Woody Creatures have their own dedicated bus), yet the folks in Aspen Village got slammed with the highest per Copyright 2011 The Aspen Times. All rights reserved. This material... Read more →
Four And Twenty Blackbirds Baked In A Pie
So, it is a new year and here we are, still alive. That’s an encouraging sign, and everyday is a good day, really and truly. We reflect. We strive to figure out ways to lead healthy and productive lives, and the changes we need to make that claim. I am struggling with the part of me that makes... Read more →
Hot Tub Logic And Wisdom School
“You know how water makes you float? Well, that’s the opposite of gravity,” my daughter declared very matter-of-factly as we pondered the mysteries of ourselves in the hot tub. It hit me that she is twelve years old and I am way older and that thought has never really crossed my mind... Read more →
Meth Lab Identification And Self-Medication
A friend shared this meth lab joke with me yesterday, and it just strikes me as a great way to start the holiday season with a laugh, as laughter is good medicine, probably the best! And, we do like to self-medicate. Should we be worried? Well, this is a good time to at least think about what we are... Read more →