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Northwest Rail Corridor

Posted 4 years ago, at the end of May

We justÂ learned news of this proposed 41-mile commuter/light rail train from Denver’s Union Station to Longmont. One of the stops includes Gunbarrel, just down the hill from our new house. We couldn’t be happier. Check out the details:Â http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/nw_1

42 ways to go trash-free

Posted 4 years ago, mid-April

Some simple ways to change your life and change the planet for the better.

This is Colorado

Posted 5 years ago, mid-October

Weather. It’s a funny thing.

Home Sweet Home

Posted 5 years ago, at the start of June

MSNBC.com features Charleston in its Ultimate Getaway. Photos, videos, and experiences on this — America’s most well-mannered town. Visit plantation homes and war monuments, or walk along botanical gardens and beaches. Explore history, tradition, hospitality and so much more in Charleston, S.C.

Carbon Neutrality

Posted 5 years ago, at the start of February

A new buzzword. Are you carbon neutral?

Linkage

Erik Spiekermann’s Typo Tips
Should be in your toolbox.
Commuter Files
My boy, Z, and his take on, umm, life?
The Visible Earth
The best views arenâ€™t always from down here. Try these from 200mi up.
Top 30 Travel Books
A solid list to start with… I’ll let you know when I get through them all.
42 ways to go trash-free
From No Impact Man
Gluten Free by Nature
My sister Stephanie’s new website dedicated to gluten-free recipes.
Flight Control (iTunes link)
My favorite iPhone game
Jude Healey Photography
My wife’s gig
The Tilley Hat
I’ve got the Lighterweight LT6. My head thanks me.
Turn down your A/C or heat
Move your thermostat down 2Â° in winter and up 2Â° in summer

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