By Eilene Lyon By the time the 1958 episode of TV's “This is Your Life” aired, Olga Little was already a Colorado legend. She ran her pack string of burros for nearly 30 years (1909-1947) and had been labeled the only female packer “in Colorado,” “…in the West,” and even, with a touch of hyperbole,... Continue Reading →
Artful Durango 3
By Eilene Lyon Durango has long had a spring and fall gallery walk downtown on a Friday evening. Recently, the Durango Creative District has begun a First Friday studio/gallery tour. On August 1, my sculptor friend, Suzie, invited The Putterer and me to join her at the Smiley Building on E. 2nd Ave. to celebrate... Continue Reading →
Feathered Follies 2
By Eilene Lyon It's time for some shots from our feeder-cam! I've had to take it down for the summer because of a bear wandering the neighborhood. He dismantled my compost bin twice, so I've purchased a new, bear-proof (?) one--not cheap at $250. (I always blame he-bears for being delinquent, but very well could... Continue Reading →