By Eilene Lyon Last winter in southwestern Colorado was not great. I spent much more time riding my mountain bike than I did on skis. That was a problem here, but not widespread. This winter has been something different entirely. The Rocky Mountain West, and all the way to California has seen a dearth of... Continue Reading →
Artful Durango: River Trail 2
By Eilene Lyon For this issue of art along the River Trail through Durango, I'll be focusing on pieces in and near Santa Rita Park, just south of downtown. I previously featured a couple works in the park itself: a metal sculpture by Mick Reber and a bronze of two miners. Everything in this post... Continue Reading →
Personal Projects
By Eilene Lyon I recently read a quote: “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” I’m that busy person! All it takes is a proclivity for saying “Yes” or raising your hand. Does something have to give? Probably. I’ll admit that my book-in-progress is going slow. What’s taking up so much time, you... Continue Reading →
The Schoolboy
By Eilene Lyon This “Found Photo” is not likely to find a family home, though it does have a name, date, and location on the back. It caught my niece’s eye when we were strolling through the local antique mart earlier this week. Maddie has been studying German for the past seven years and will... Continue Reading →