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OutFit: Headbands

Bows, blooms and jewels can turn the classic headband into a fashion statement. This accessory is so versatile that it is a must-have for spring. It can be youthful or sophisticated depending ...

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On the Goe: Elephant Revival melds genres and culture

Living in Colorado we are reminded every day of our cultural heritage. It’s in the names of our city streets, such as Chipeta and Ute avenues. Look at the towns that populate the ...

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Can I use that Silt in my ditch?

We’re thinking of adding the silt from our irrigation ditch into our raised planters. Is this good to use? Should we add some compost to it? How much should we add, or will this even ...

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Pitching puts Rockies on road to ruin

The Colorado Rockies — the baseball team, not the mountain range — open their season Monday in Milwaukee against the Brewers. The mountain range will fare much better over the next ...

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Your Town, March 31, 2012

I wanted to mention a couple of items that failed to make the blotter today. There were reports of an incident overnight that involved a white, fury subject with long ears and a foo-foo ...

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Plenty of varieties of lavender 
to consider

I want to have a lavender bed in our yard. The spot I’m thinking about is in front of a deck on the south side of our house. Will lavender tolerate the direct sun and heat in the summer? ...

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Armageddon Pantry Challenge: We haven’t expired, even though some of our food has

We’re 30 days into the Armageddon Pantry Challenge, and I have a few confessions to make. Eating only the stores from our pantry and freezer has been both easier, and harder, than I ...

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‘Thoroughly modern Judy’ eschews vintage for vibrant

Yesterday, she dreamed about vintage textiles. But yesterday’s gone. Today, Judy Kiser fills her head, and her iPad, with images of modern quilts. Fresh, bold graphic designs in bright, ...

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OutFit: Gingham

Plaid is perfect for fall, but in springtime when the flowers start to bloom it’s time for another classic pattern: gingham. Also known as a checked pattern, gingham can be worn many ...

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Triple Played: Truly, the good die too young

Duane Allman was only alive for 24 years, but he did more for American popular music than people who lived to be three times his age. As proof of that, on March 19 Rounder Records released ...

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