New Post blogger Johnny Boyd, a columnist at the Snowmass Sun, has a few things to say about the economy. "I want to state up front that in no way am I an economist," he blogs. "I don’t subscribe to Keynesian, Monetarist, or any other theory of economic policy. I am a simple children’s book author trying to support a household that is always in need of fiscal discipline and stringent monetary policy. In other words I need to go easy on the credit cards, pay my mortgage, and have enough left over to save. I do, however, watch the gyrations of our government as it attempts to stave off what many consider an impending recession. "
Amanda Boxtel returns to Delhi, India, for stem-cell therapy.
Post blogger Mitch Mulhall is no stranger to fly fishing. Don't believe us? Just ask him.
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SNOWMASS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–The Snowmass Club has achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The Snowmass Club is the 30th course in Colorado and the 665th in the world to receive the honor.
“Our golf course was redesigned in 2003 to enhance its connection to the natural surroundings,” says course superintendent Alan Ogren. “The changes include development of a nature trail along Brush Creek, rehabilitation and building of wetlands and the significant increase in the use of natural roughs. Combine these improvements with the LEED-Silver certified golf clubhouse and we’ve created a course that strives to operate sustainably.” Ogren has led the effort to obtain sanctuary status on this course and is also being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International.
Continue Reading May 12th, 2008
Shortly after 12 noon I am rolled on a gurney from my hospital room into the operating theater. The operating theater assistants line the trolley side-by-side to a narrow operating table and I roll over on to the skinny surface face down on my tummy. The table is tilted six inches or so with my head pointing downhill. I feel instant pressure in my sinus cavities and my head thumps with fresh blood. A finger pulse oximeter to monitor my blood saturation levels and my heart pulse rate is positioned on to the tip of my index finger. A steady bleep bleep bleep bleep beeps in the background while the Blue Angels (assistants festooned in blue scrubs) hold my body face-down in position.
Continue Reading May 8th, 2008
As hard as it might be for some of you to believe, I am awake and typing away on my computer at 5:30 am. I have a fresh cup o’ Peet’s French Roast by my side, a candle burns casting a soft golden glow on my keyboard, jasmine incense fill the air, and as much as I’d like to describe a lovely pink hue on the horizon, Delhi is displaying its best gray! Upon a second look, there are different shades of gray, and if I really use my imagination with my watercolorist’s eye, there might even be a touch of lavender here and there. If my memory serves me correctly, Delhi can actually produce some quite spectacular sunrises and sunsets because (yes, you guessed it) smog has the propensity to bring out gorgeous dusty oranges and crimson reds (but not this morning!).
Continue Reading May 6th, 2008
We all want to matter. We all want to have meaning in our lives. We all want to be relevant to something, and a lot of these people don’t feel that about themselves. They feel empty, and they’re trying to fill the emptiness, fill the void. And Obama does. Obama gives them hope that they’re going to be something…
Continue Reading February 26th, 2008
Being deep in debt with poor credit has only one solution –– raise revenues and cut spending. Around my household some sacrifices would have to be made. Steak would be replaced with hamburger. The Range Rover in the driveway would be traded for a used Subaru. Most importantly, I would get a second job. I would never think of spending my way out of a fiscal crisis.
Continue Reading February 20th, 2008
Human Embryonic Stem Cells are alive and growing in my body, infusing me with life and awakening my legs. As I near the end of my second treatment at Nutech Mediworld, I continue to regain strength. I have three days before I board my flight bound for the US. This time around, I am discovering that my body is so much more sensitive to the treatment, and I am more in tune with my bodily sensations.
Continue Reading February 19th, 2008
Mum, I will promise to stick to my chosen path and proceed with the strength you and the Universe have bequeathed upon me…I will aspire to walk for you and for me. That is my goal. That is my dream. I will keep the faith, meditate, pray, and fill my being with light and courage. I will chant “Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo…Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo…Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo…Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo” as you chant in unison from across the oceans. The Lion King of Sutras–The Lotus Sutra—will help us remain in the ever present now, satiating our souls with love, compassion, and good karma from our mystical univer se. Believe Mum, as I will hold the belief that anything is possible. I am healing. I am creating every moment right now. My future is now. I try to move forward without expectation. I am not attached to an outcome and I accept my body as it is—right now! While I have physical imperfections, I believe I am perfect as I am. This is my path. Perfection is ever expanding. I embody perfection. Perfection is growing every moment through me and is a dynamic state of being. It is not an end. I will tap into my higher potential—my God Self—knowing that I am capable of achieving more, and visualizing every pure embryonic cell gestating from a perfect state manifesting the Divine throughout my physical body. Mum, hold this belief as I do. I am changed. Through this journey I have matured. I am wiser. I am Amanda.
Continue Reading February 12th, 2008
Four months at home of hard work and intense physical therapy with Tami, Gabrielle, Dale, and Zander; a weekly yoga session with Emily Hightower; and a weekly massage with CP; walking regularly in my leg braces and parallel bars; and cycling on my electrical stimulation bicycle three times a week has ALL PAID OFF!!!!! I am pleased to report that Chavi (my adorable physical therapist in India), Dr. Shroff, Dr. Ashish Verma, and Mum are absolutely thrilled with my progress. Having been gone for four months, they clearly see my strength and improvements. It has been tough to monitor my own progress at home. My trunk mobility and lower abdominal strength is remarkable.
Continue Reading February 1st, 2008
First Chair, of course, means you are the first person on the lift, the first civilian up the mountain on a given day. That seemed like a great idea but it had never happened to me in my lifetime for all the usual lessons. But all that changed for me last weekend in Snowmass. The fates had conspired to get me to the mountain early, with time for coffee at Paradise before I put on my boots.
Continue Reading January 11th, 2008
As I prepare to leave for my second visit to India I rack my brain trying to think of essentials that I might need to make life as uncomplicated as possible. Delhi is challenging to say the least. Oddly, my first thought was: Indian panty liners don’t stick and inevitably end up in a wad in my undies. No.1. on my list: Panty Liners. No. 2. Charmin Ultra Soft & Most Absorbent toilet paper. No.3. Backpacker’s Pantry Outdoor Gourmet Food – just add hot water (10 packets). No. 4. Wild Caught Smoked Sockeye Salmon for a decadent moment. No. 5. Udi’s Natural Artisan Granola. No. 6. Peet’s French Roast Coffee. No. 7. French Press and mug. No. 8. Peeler (I remember the rule to fight the dreaded Delhi Belly: If I can’t peel it or boil it, don’t eat it!). No. 9. Small paring knife. No.10. Hand sanitizer. And the list goes on… In fact, it seems that I will have one suitcase reserved for food and products to make life less tricky.
Continue Reading January 7th, 2008
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