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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
Stratford-upon-Avon marks 400 years since Shakespeare died
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…
Host of ‘On Being’ explores how faith is changing in U.S.
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…
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…
Forest Service project repairs deep scars from Missionary Ridge Fire
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Berry backlog, competition from Canada plague Maine growers
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…
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…
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…
It’s likely you’ve experienced the genius of Frederick Law Olmsted
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
75 years ago: An advertisement for Goodman Paint Co. read: “Newest patterns in wallpaper for every room in your home. Tasteful wallpaper dresses up any room. Our selection is tremendous;…
