Southwest Lifestyle
Travel
Can you spot words and phrases Shakespeare invented?
The first folio of Shakespeare’s collected works is displayed at Christie’s in London. Published in 1623 the first folio contains 36 plays.Kirsty Wigglesworth/Associated Press In his flaming youth, however, Shakespeare…
Family
She thinks her friend is dating a gross guy for his money
A: I think we can agree that likening a friend’s relationship to prostitution won’t do anyone any good. I’m guessing what’s happening is much more nuanced and forgivable. Maybe those…
Family
What children can teach us about change, growing up
That child is now about to go to high school. He is the same age as the eighth-grade students I counsel at a middle school. Lately, I have been meeting…
Family
My husband and I were nearly friendless – and I got desperate
I typed hurriedly into Facebook messenger: I know we haven’t hung out before, but I really think we’d have an awesome time. The little bubbles appeared on my computer screen,…
Family
Are you the only single guest at a wedding? Here’s how to really live it up
Somewhere between galloping to Gangnam Style and stepping forward and back to the Electric Slide, I heard Beyoncé come on the speakers and call out to all the single ladies.…
And the West is History
And the West is History
50 years ago: “Durango Jaycees awarded their highest award, the William Lovelace award, to Reef Egger as the most outstanding jaycee for 1965-1966.” 25 years ago: “Marine Corps Sgt. Mike…
Travel
Shakespeare’s hometown a magnet for fans of the bard
Stratford-upon-Avon marks 400 years since Shakespeare died
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Parents of children in all Durango schools earnestly requested the City Council to consider the building of municipal tennis courts, which in the winter could be converted…
Religion
Religion alive, well in America, author says
of ‘On Being’ explores how faith is changing in U.S.
Religion
Religion Briefs
Holy Prophet Elijah Orthodox Mission, 691 County Road 233, Unit B-5, will host these Holy Week services: Holy Monday – Bridegroom Matins will take place at 5:30 p.m. Monday.Holy Tuesday…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Several weeks ago Durango skiers regretfully wrapped the towback at Haviland Lake in mothballs and turned their backs upon it until another skiing season arrived. Little did…
Southwest Life
Tree planting revives burn area at Vallecito
Service project repairs deep scars from Missionary Ridge Fire
Southwest Life
Earth Briefs
Ross McCauley, professor of biology at Fort Lewis College, will lead a tour of the college’s herbarium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. McCauley will also introduce participants to…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “J.R. Cheney, 844 Fourth Ave., has a climbing rose vine outside his dining room – or most of it, anyway, is outside. One little shoot, he says,…
And the West is History
And the West is History
W.R. Rowland photographed this wagon race in Bayfield on Oct. 17, 1922.Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies 75 years ago: The Kiva Theatre was showing “Gone With the Wind.” The…
Food
Passover food traditions vary by ancestry
Let me take you back to your days in Sunday school and the unforgettable Bible story of how the evil Pharaoh ignored plagues of hail, darkness, frogs, boils, lice, locusts…
Food
Government to bail out wild blueberry industry
backlog, competition from Canada plague Maine growers
Food
Chocolate and chicken? Yes, with mole sauce!
Mole is a style of Mexican sauces usually made from ground nuts, chocolate or cocoa and spices and often served with meats, such as this chicken with a side of…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Mesa Verde National Park will open ‘officially’ on May 15. However, Sup. John H. McLaughlin announces that this need not deter ‘early bird’ travelers who may want…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Escape from the snow into the pleasures of the warm sea breeze is a pleasure that is being welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. K.S. Rucker, who left…
Travel
Walk among wonders of America’s first, finest landscape architect
It’s likely you’ve experienced the genius of Frederick Law Olmsted
Travel
Find fare, check fees: Tips for saving on flights
When booking your next airline ticket, travel experts recommend reading the fine print on the airline website. A cheap ticket that doesn’t include checked baggage might not be such a…
And the West is History
And the West is History
“Walter F. Ficklin, summa cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, and Milburn Lame, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree, led the college graduating class…
And the West is History
And the west is History
75 years ago: “L.M. Forsman, passenger agent for the Rio Grande in Durango, announced that the railroad would offer special train service to and from Silverton during this week’s Fine…
Religion
Christains to pray nonstop for 14 months on National Mall
Jason Hershey is the director of David’s Tent near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The tent offers worship and prayers around the clock. It began Sept. 11 last year…
Religion
Religion Briefs
St. Columba Parish will offer the education program “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Center, 1800 East Second Ave. Dr. Matthew Clark, a local internist,…
And the West is History
And the West is History
75 years ago: “Robert Ford of the state game farm near Colorado Springs will be in Durango to inspect locations in the basin relative to their desirability for stocking with…