Category: Saving ourselves

  • Open sesame (and hemp)

    Telluride Daily Planet, Friday, August 30, 2024 If you were around in the 60s, 70s or 80s, you probably remember seeds as garnishes, at best. Flax, hemp, and pumpkin were virtually unknown in our house. Chia seeds? Part of a novelty item called a Chia Pet, a terra cotta shape advertised on TV that could…

  • Lab results

    Telluride Daily Planet, Friday, August 16, 2024 “Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”  This one gets a little personal.  About a year ago, I was asked to take a specific genetic test on account of a sibling having tested positive and gone through a challenging year…

  • Tech neck

    Telluride Daily Planet, Friday, August 2, 2024 It’s astonishing what you’ll try. Growing up, I had a brother who would try pretty much anything from kissing a turtle on the lips to eating a smashed hot dog off the street for a dollar – which would be worth $20 today, but still.  I won’t say…