Adventures in Motherhood Parent love kids with a unique intensity Earlier, we led a game called “concentric circles,” in which two circles of kids and their parents, rotating like gears… August 25, 2017
Clubhouse Porch Chill in the air, heat on golf courses Hillcrest Golf Club Coming up Sept. 2 is the 43rd Annual First National Bank-Modified Stableford Tournament at Hillcrest. There is… August 25, 2017
Stewards of the Land If water is life, there should be life in your water Children in Silverton study what is living in the waters of the Animas River.Courtesy of MK Gunn In the U.S.,… August 25, 2017
From our Congressman Schultz: What do we make of us? Connie Schultz<br><br>(Gus Chan / The Plain Dealer) Hers was a ruby embedded in a tiny gold leaf, a gift from… August 25, 2017
Dear Abby Mom hesitates to warn girls about teen drinking DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of two teenage girls, 13 and 15, and have been debating whether to tell… August 25, 2017
From our Congressman Friedman: From Kabul to Baghdad, my bird’s-eye view Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) It was so full of bombast and clichés, so larded with phrases… August 24, 2017
Dear Abby Woman chooses Facebook over conversation at home We used to spend evenings working on special projects together, but that is the exception now and no longer the… August 24, 2017
From our Congressman Brooks: Why moderates, not warriors, should be leaders David Brooks And what does the reaction to Trump look like? For some people, the warriors of the populist right… August 23, 2017
Dear Abby Husband’s relationship with daughter disgusts step-mom Caroline knows I don’t approve of the way she gets money. She has a job at a local store, but… August 23, 2017
From our Congressman Krugman: What will Trump do to American workers? Paul Krugman At first sight, however, the Trump version of this strategy doesn’t seem to be going very well. The… August 22, 2017
Dear Abby Woman worries about family’s verbal abuse At my boyfriend’s birthday lunch, his father called his mother the worst possible word anyone could call a female. My… August 22, 2017
From our Congressman Thoughts on war for profit Tom James Ike warned us against the “military-industrial complex.” What a gallant-sounding title for something that means “war for profit.”… August 21, 2017
From our Congressman Milbank: The Trump administration’s most prominent Jews disgraced themselves Dana Milbank, The Washington Post They’ll know what that means, but, for the uninitiated, shanda is Yiddish for shame, disgrace.… August 21, 2017
Dear Abby Addict frustrated by accusations from parents Abby, they do random drug screens at my job. I have passed every one, and I have made amends for… August 21, 2017
Action Line At least school kids aren’t in the dark about eclipse Today is Back-to-School. It’s also the much ballyhooed “Great American Eclipse.” So let’s shed some light on the subject. Not… August 20, 2017
An American in Spain For Durangoans, embracing life in Spain starts with the food We uprooted our Durango teenager and grade schooler, left our jobs, found a friend to take our dog and packed… August 20, 2017
The Travel Troubleshooter What to do if a destination gets too popular Threlfall, an Internet consultant from Greenville, South Carolina, expected to be wowed by Mayan temples and natural beauty when he… August 20, 2017
Dear Abby Couple defines meaning of family differently He doesn’t comprehend the need for my family to get together all the time and feels that during holidays it… August 20, 2017
On Real Estate Who really pays the real estate commission? As an exclusive buyer’s agent, I have a different perspective, I contend that the commission is built into the price,… August 19, 2017
From our Congressman Bruni: Eclipse reveals the nature of American marketing Frank Bruni<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times) But you can snag a room this coming Sunday and Monday for only… August 19, 2017
From our Congressman The Coloradoan: Panhandlers deserve dignity and respect, too He knows that if he stands there long enough, someone will give it to him. Fort Collins, though, doesn’t seem… August 19, 2017
From our Congressman Thibodeau: A public lands, prosperity and craft beer connection Craft brew is now the fastest growing beer category in America, doubling in market share over the past five years.… August 19, 2017
From our Congressman Butcher: Volunteer firefighters – unsung heroes of our towns In this case, lightning started a fire sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning during Mancos Days, a July celebration… August 19, 2017
Dear Abby Christian teen hesitates joining gay-straight alliance My best friend is gay, and when I asked her if she wanted to join any clubs together, she suggested… August 19, 2017