I read in Friday’s Aspen Times that off-leash dogs may soon be allowed to run free on Smuggler Road. Judging by all of the un-leashed dogs you see scampering up and down this popular hiking trail each day, you’d have thought this was already law. Would I have known that dogs were required to be... Read more →
America, The Perfect
I am having a difficult time deciding which presidential candidate would receive my vote come November, should I actually remember to vote. I think my problem is that I know very little about the three candidates still vying for the top spot in the White House, other than the basics; white man; black... Read more →
Skull Smokin’ In The USA
I haven’t been sleeping much lately, which means I’ve spent countless hours in the hopeless dark thinking of the most ridiculous things imaginable. The sleep deprived mind, I’ve learned, is not a sane mind. Last night I could not stop thinking about a story I had read online. Two Houston teens,... Read more →
Attack of the Gag Inducing Tomatoes
I have a problem with tomatoes. It’s nothing personal. A tomato has never intentionally harmed me and I am well aware of their nutritional value. However, in certain circumstances, I react poorly to the presence of a tomato. It is one of those bizarre personal issues that would require a session or... Read more →
How An iPod Changed My Life
I was recently given what may be my favorite gift of all-time, an iPod. I know. I’m late to the game. The iPod has been around for years. I should have had one long ago, but the truth is, an iPod is not a necessity. I can’t eat it and it doesn’t protect me from the elements. An iPod is a luxury... Read more →
Keith Hemstreet’s Least Favorite Places In Aspen
This week, the Daily News reported that the City of Aspen is requesting locals log on to aspenpitkin.com and complete a questionnaire. According to the article, the questionnaire asks people to list their three favorite places to congregate, as well as their three favorite places to be alone and reflect. My... Read more →
You Tube All Stars
The internet, God bless it, sure does make work a whole lot more enjoyable. Who amongst us hasn’t spent time randomly browsing the internet while at work? Everyone does it. It really is a blessing to be able to spend time pursuing a topic of interest, purchasing a book, or planning a vacation on your... Read more →
Harden The F*** Up, Cabbies
Two men are seated in a cab. One man is driving. The other man rides in the back. One is working, making his living driving a cab. The other is on vacation, leaving a party, intoxicated. A short time into the ride a fight ensues. The driver flees his cab with a concussion, nasal contusion,... Read more →
Lessons From A Sick Day
“Did you exchange a walk on part in the war, for a lead roll in a cage?” -Pink Floyd These days life moves at hyper-speed. I constantly feel as though I am racing to complete one task just so I can move on to the next. When I walk through town, I do not stroll. I speed-walk. I don’t have... Read more →
Let Us Drink Beer
More often than not, well-intentioned city governments really screw things up. Such is the case in the debate over serving limits at the soon-to-be-open Aspen Brewery. A December ruling stated that the brewery could not serve patrons in the “tasting room” (“bar” incognito) more than one-pint... Read more →