Taplin Sums it Up
I’ve enjoyed Jon’s thought exercise on the choices and conditions and players that have brought our country to it’s current state of political and economic instability (perhaps I should say ‘Unsustainability’). Not being as well versed a student of history as he, I appreciate his insights into the roots of our current allegiance to President […]
Gentrification Indicators
Traveling in Denver recently, I passed by my old neighborhood. Besides obvious indicators like the recent arrival of the Tattered Cover to my old stomping grounds, gentrification is in full effect. A proliferation of luxury condos and trendy restaurants are creeping slowly West on Colfax from Colorado. I saw one change that really made the […]
Cameras, Methane and a Moment of Zen
So, my fantastic younger brother hooked me up with this camera over Christmas - 8 megpixel photos, 720p HD Video, and it fits in my back pocket! Best. Gift. Ever.
Now I’m free to pull it out and be shooting 8 seconds after I see a shot that I want! My current […]
Wanted: Inexpensive DIY Velo Shell for recumbent Trike
So, I’m headed to Csprings for a month or so to help equip a new hospital with PCs and such. Commuting from BV to the Springs used to feel like a reasonable choice…..But no longer. @ 90 minutes and 90 miles, each way, the round trip rings in at just under $40 in […]
The Interconnectedness of All Things
After another great sustainability discussion, a good friend sent over this video from the excellent Norwegian electro-chill band, Royksopp. I think that it does a remarkable job of reminding us (the song’s title is Remind Me) of all the things we may or may not take for granted day to day. If anyone knows where […]
The End of Education
My favorite technology and cultural columnist has once again encapsulated an idea that has been bubbling just below the surface for quite some time now: The imminent demise of the education system as we know it. Bob Cringely has been prognosticating about the implications of technology and the culture it creates/supports/enables for many years now. […]
Where is that Target truck going?
I am a bit baffled. Sitting at the stoplight in town, I’ve watched a Target (brand) Semi roll through town at least a half a dozen times. And I just can’t figure it out. The closest locations out this way are in Summit County, Montrose and C. Springs! It just doesn’t make sense […]
Can you grow a medical clinic? Redux!
As I rebuild this site bit by bit, I will endeavor to resurrect posts from the past that I feel still have value and repost them here for your new/renewed enjoyment! Here’s an interesting one inspired by a Ted talk (See link below) that I posted previously on November 13, 2007. Enjoy!
Can you grow a […]
Alex Telthorst lives, works and plays in Buena Vista,
Colorado. He likes thinking about the
future of technology, progressive community growth, short kayaks, and
electronic music among many many other
things. His friends get it right when
they call him the random pile of facts.