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Vote Early!—Colorado Ballot Recommendations ‘08, via CU Student Caroline Clark. »

I'm a 19-year old, first time voter in a presidential election. The young people's vote is critical in this election, especially in my home…

Mail-In Voting—Ballot Postage Issues! Colorado and Beyond. »

   Via an anonymous friend of mine. Please forward to everyone voting in Colorado. ~ Jeff Roth. "I work in a corporate mail room and…

Adventures in a Swing State »

And...Here we go... Here are a couple of numbers that I pulled up from a poll from Quinnipiac University, before I post them, as a…

Mindful Colorado Getaway: Gold Lake Resort & Spa »

As I kid, I spent summer weekends on an island in Maine with my grandparents, swimming in the lake, picking wild blueberries and sometimes…

Pip’s Tips: Top 10 International Outdoor Sports + Coffee Havens »

via Pippa Sorley, from our Spring 2006 issue. "Every dollar you spend changes the world, for better or for worse." ~ Harvey H. Chisolm…

Want to Change the World? Change your Refrigerator (seriously). »

                  Check out this......  amazing, depressing, inspiring 10 second video...from our local ClimateSmart friends in Boulder,…

LOHAS: Tommy Rosen & Kia Miller: Eco Gift Expo. »


Tommy, founder of the Eco Gift Expo, and his yoga teacher wife Kia, on the art of living a good life...that benefits others, and our fragile planet.











    1. Eight Camping Recipes: the Classics. [via NWF]
    2. The Dhamma Brothers: East meets West in the Deep South
    3. Barack Obama: The Audacity of Hope: my latino vote
    4. A Boulder Newbie with a LOHAS Background Explores Naturally Boulder Days 2008.
    5. Alice Walker's Letter to President-elect Obama.
    6. "Yes We Can" lifted Obama's campaign, back in the day. And now, "It's a New Day." will.i.am does it again.
    7. Lifting the "Body Burden": How to Fight Toxic Exposure and Protect Your Home from Dangerous Chems
    8. Photos of Obama, Biden and Families as They Wait for Election Night Results.
    9. Mayor Bloomberg’s Controversial Planned Plastic Bag Fee in New York City.
    10. Truthout: Ted Kennedy's Healthcare Manifesto to Obama. Washington Post.
    11. Thank You: a community saves elephant journal dot com from the brink.
    12. Izembek National Wildlife Refuge: (another) road to nowhere?
    13. Book review: Defining Moments in Science
    14. Duke Chronicle: Youth voters tune in, turn out in 2008
    15. Al Gore New York Times' Op Ed to President-elect Barack Obama: Energy - Global Warming = Economy.
    16. Two Rape / Sexual Assault incidents in Boulder in last week. What to do to stay Safe.
    17. UPDATE Olbermann video: Redefining Marriage is a Good Thing. As Racism ebbs, Bigotry flows. [Three States strike down Gay Marriage, a black lining on last night's silver clouds] [Jon Stewart: "Free at Last, Free at Last—whoah, where you two goin'?!"?
    18. Boulder's Starfish: what's eco jewelry?
    19. Green Team! I don't find it funny, but 9,000,000 viewers can't be wrong. Video.
    20. Christian Science Monitor: a more partisan Palin returns to a poorer Alaska; convicted Senator Stevens promises pork, reelection victory in recount.
    21. 55% of Youth Voted in 2008—a low number that somehow is most since 1972. Generation O.
    22. Mary Taylor's Eco-Kitchen: GMOs, Hybrids and Heirlooms.
    23. The Oil + Water Project. Videos.
    24. Obama Family wants a Rescue Puppy? Video.
    25. Want to Feel Good? Do Good. [Volunteerism video via Good Magazine]
    26. Can't decide? Use GoodGuide!
    27. Brush with Fame on Election Day
    28. Polar Bears are going Extinct. Video. [WWF]
    29. Crocs Santa Cruz slip-on shoes are elegant but convenient, relaxed.
    30. In Boulder? Here's what to do with your weekend: Adventure Film Festival.







  • The Dhamma Brothers: East meets West in the Deep South

    The Dhamma Brothers: East meets West in the Deep South