Editorials

Americans like optimistic politicians. Towards the end of his presidency, Jimmy Carter in a TV address told the nation that mortgage rates approaching 20 percent and hostages imprisoned in Iran were symptomatic of our country hitting the skids. Headlines...

There were guests from almost everywhere the other night in our house for dinner. Twenty-eight in all, and the following afternoon we had our regular open house tea from 3 to 5 in the afternoon. That were probably another 50 people or so.

Several months ago, I bought a vehicle that I had wanted for some time. I thought it was the perfect vehicle. However, I soon began to notice little things that bugged me. With my upgrade from a compact car to a sport-utility vehicle, it was immediately...

Having trouble making a choice for the primary race?

Newt too much of a cad?

Mitt too much of a Mormon?

Santorum too much of a frothy mix of self and righteousness?

Ron Paul too much of a, well, whatever he is?

“Born in the USA, I was born in the USA,” sang, sort of, the Boss. But who could deny his ability to connect with the working-class American?

Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the Vail Homeowners Association monthly report for September. We publish weekly excerpts from the association, which keeps a close eye on economic and political trends in and outside of the town. The...

So, lightning struck the town of Avon this month. Out of nowhere, a four-member majority of the Town Council just happened to vote the same way and sack their long-serving town manager. Just like that.

Every once in a while, a true shopping experience presents itself. I'm not talking about a marathon shopping trip or an epic sale. I'm talking about a once-in-a-life-time, never-to-be-forgotten, tell-the-grandkids-about-it-one-day shopping...