Special to the HT MEEKER | “You’re really getting up there” is one comment often said at birthday parties for close friends and family after they pass the age of 21. It does not matter whether they were teased in person, or on the phone or computer, it turns into[Read More…]
Columns
VINE & VITTLES: Peanut Butter = Love: For the Dads
Special to the HT MEEKER | I’m sitting here writing this on Father’s Day morning. Listening to music, while my oven and timers go in the background. Baking time — it’s been a couple of months and it’s not something I do nearly often enough. The funny thing is, I’m[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: History close to home
Special to the HT MEEKER | There is a spring break or summer tradition here that many local families continue to honor when they go on their annual vacations each year. It could be called taking a family vacation to new places, some overseas, and learning the history of the[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Matriculation
Special to the HT MEEKER | This is the time when words of hope for the future fill the air. Most are directed at younger generations as they matriculate from secondary schools to colleges and universities. The beginning and end of each school year seem to contain more optimism and[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES: ‘Harley jacket’ wine?
Special to the HT MEEKER | Ahhh, the wine business. Not an easy one. Wine is a vast topic and can be incredibly complicated. Getting into wine knowledge is not for the faint of heart, but I think that you can say that with any number of hobbies. There is[Read More…]
RBCHS GUEST COLUMN: A personal invitation to step in and help carry our story forward
Special to the HT RBC | There are moments in an organization’s life when you can feel that something important is shifting. This is one of those moments for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. In my time as Executive Director, I’ve had the chance to watch people walk through[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES: Toe-May-Toe? Toe-Mah-Toe?
Special to the HT MEEKER | As co-owner of a tiny gourmet grocery, I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about food — lately, the tomato. Nerdy? Maybe… However, it has a surprisingly rich history, and there are ways to get more out of it than you might expect[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Honoring a memory
Special to the HT MEEKER | For many years, my sister found my April 29 birthday excruciating. It was almost impossible for her to wish me a happy birthday. The dates sit too close. Her son, Casey Timothy Turner (born Sept. 17, 1963), died on April 30, 1976, at age[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES – Whiskey? Or… whisky?
MEEKER| I was listening to one of my favorite bands, Skerryvore (https://skerryvore.com)—a Scottish Celtic rock group—wearing a merch shirt from one of the times I’ve seen them live in Denver. The shirt says “Made in Scotland. Powered by Whisky.” I thought, now that may be a fun topic for Vine[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: ‘Dress for success’
MEEKER| We a sociological study determined that the way one dressed affected how that individual was treated. Many studies over the years have reported on the importance of the almost outdated fashion concept, “Dress for Success”. It used to be followed strictly to achieve a measure of success in the[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES – Bites, Bottles & Banter
MEEKER | An amazing opportunity has come my way: I get to write about food and drink, in any aspect I desire—on a recurring basis. Whether it’s recipes, recommendations, history, hot topics (yes, even those pesky rising grocery prices!), or just some lighthearted banter, I get to explore it all.[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Playground Politics
MEEKER |“Playground Politics” are back with a vengeance It first became visible in the larger public meetings involving local issues. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason for it. The size of the community didn’t appear to be as much a factor as a general disinterest toward collaborating with[Read More…]