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Samples & Scratches

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sam·ple (smpl) n. A portion, piece, or segment that is representative of a whole. scratch (skraCH) Adj. Assembled or made from whatever is available


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43 Cents

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43 Cents

  While out wandering a small town, I discovered this old abandoned gas pump sitting behind a building.  Immediately drawn to the decay and the rust, I began snapping away.  It was until much later I took a closer look at the print and realized this pump wasn’t even designed for a purchase higher...
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Outdoor Winter Activities with Kids

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Ice Skating on the Canal

Before I had children I used to downhill ski about 40 days a season.  After children I was lucky to get a couple days in a season.  Plus, my first child would cry and cry after 30 minutes in the cold.  I am the outdoorsy type so it was awful feeling trapped inside.  Luckily...
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The Nutcracker

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Weehawken Creative Arts The Nutcracker

Updated! You can read below about last year’s performance of The Nutcracker, produced by Weehawken Creative Arts. Tickets are now on sale for this weekend. ———————————————- 120 dancers ages two and up from Ridgway, Ouray, Montrose, Placerville, Telluride and Norwood performed this weekend in Weehawken Creative Arts’s magical performance of The Nutcracker at the...
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Kayaking With a 4 Wheeler at the Bottom of Silver Jack

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Silver Jack San Juan Parent

Recently we drove up to Silver Jack Reservoir with some friends. We brought our kayaks and they brought their 4 wheelers. Our plan was to kayak a little, 4 wheel a little, and have a barbecue for lunch. It turns out that Silver Jack Reservoir is all but drained at the moment. I had...
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World Suicide Prevention Day

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photo credit trublueboy

World Suicide Prevention Day went by again this year with little to no fanfare from local news organizations. You may not have even known that it was Monday. Why is Suicide Prevention important to you? Do you know the warning signs of a suicidal person? If you have someone who is suicidal in your...
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Coffee Talk

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Coffee Talk

  When I became a stay at home mom a few years ago, it came a shock to me how much I missed adult interaction.  I am sure many stay at home moms, or moms in general feel this.  They focus so wholeheartedly on their children that they miss out on their adult friendships sometimes. ...
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Blaine Basin

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Photo by summitpost.org

Looking for a more challenging hike? This one is good for your older kids, with a round trip of 6.4 miles and an altitude gain of 1400 feet.  To get to the trailhead, start heading up Dallas Divide on Highway 62 towards Telluride. Turn left at the National Forest Access – Dallas Creek, onto...
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Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison

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