We are actually off the road this July 4, taking a day of R&R at the foot of Ute Mountain near Towaoc, Colorado, about 10 miles south of Cortez, along Route 160. The history of the Ute Indians is an interesting one along with the histories of other Native American tribes and pueblos and the
Four days along the Columbia River, 2nd largest in the United States. Named Columbia by Robert Gray, the first to sail across the bar and into the river in 1792. The Mississippi River – 593,000 cubic feet per second. The St. Lawrence River – 348,000 cubic feet per second. … The Columbia River -265,000 cubic
Today, June 20, 2020, 2:43 PM, PDT marks the annual event known as solstice, summer in the northern hemisphere, winter in the southern hemisphere. Literally, it’s the moment when the “sun stands still” before it starts back in the other direction and for those of us in the north, it is the “longest” day, meaning
“Those of us within certain traditions and cultures have, for centuries, had a commitment to using our talents and energies to help make things better. We do this by living and working together in communities. We must look at ourselves, our nation and the rest of the world, we must look at where we are,
(This is a compilation and revision of several earlier posts on the same topic, updated for the current crisis.) Most of us have been thrown off track. It’s not always easy to resume, like pushing the button on speed control. There are many reasons why it’s going to be difficult to regroup our energy, purpose
“I have often found myself in conflict with the status quo as well as with the private opinions of others. I often went against the grain, swam against the current, and resisted the tide of prevailing public opinion to not only survive but to actually thrive.” page. x. Preface “Seven Decades: A Learning Memoir” (River
