My friend Sophia’s 28 year old son Ben died last week of complications from Oxycontin abuse. The drug had been prescribed to him for pain after a snowboarding accident in which his foot was severely broken. That was in the Spring of this year. Ben had a history of substance abuse and quickly became... Read more →
Don’t Make A Religion Of It
“I will stand by my claim that you don’t have anything against religion,” writes Post blogger Nathan in response to Ed Troy, “not because I know what you think, but instead because there’s nothing to hold against it. Religion is not rituals, customs, or practices. Religion is personal beliefs... Read more →
It’s A Battlefield
“Love is something. In fact it is the most powerful weapon,” writes Nathan in New Castle in comment #18, “Love is a practical way of solving problems, not a dream.” Read More →
Mythology and Theology of Native Americans
Chief Arvol Looking Horse talks about the Sioux Nations’ ways of living and thinking. Presented by the Roaring Fork Cultural Council at Carbondale’s Thunder River Theater. Read More →
Created… To Evolve?
In response to Jimmy Ibbotson and Mitch Mulhall, Post blogger Star Eagle puts in his 2 cents about Religion, “This mysterious God-force however has set-up a natural system, or process, that enables all life on this planet to do just as the back of my shirt said… to evolve!” Star Eagle... Read more →
Aron Ralston In Search Of Himself
The man from Aspen who cut off his arm to save his own life moves forward immersed in the complications of life. “The story of the crucible in Blue John Canyon has resonated through countless discussions of fortitude, indomitability and the will to live,” reports Michael Brick. “But... Read more →
The Pope’s Nose
With population stability paramount for humanity, what road-blocks stand in the way of safe, sane and rational use of birth control? Read More →
Blog Warfare
In their recent comments Post bloggers Mitch Mulhall and reckless G are sparing over politics, religion and the state of America. Read More →
CON GAMES: Violence On The QT With Quentin Tarantino
Can’t think of a better news hook than the Dalai Lama’s visit to Aspen to talk about violence in the movies of Quentin Tarantino. Call me crazy and I’ll zip your head off with the sword I just stole from The Bride. I’m in the genius camp when it comes to Tarantino, the auteur of “Reservoir... Read more →
If You Needed Reason To Worship
The Aspen Chapel Choir and Orchestra will perform J.S. Bach’s Nun Danket Alle Gott during worship services Sunday morning. Read More →