Ute has easily been my favorite go-to hike this summer and fall. It’s just so convenient, quick, and rewarding. Nali and I sprinted in intervals up it today, over a yellow brick road of fallen aspen leaves, collapsing on the rock at the top. Amazing. this view, about 2/3 of the way up, is one…
Author: Lyssa
Get the Goods List
Living in Aspen, I shop online a lot. Running down the sidebar of this site are a bunch of links to awesome sites where I like to buy awesome things, but it appears many of you never see the sidebar, so I have compiled all the freebies, coupons, discounts, deals, and steals, into one handy-dandy…
Colorado Resident
After just 2.5 years, it’s really official. I’ve never had another state’s ID before (and they definitely take worse pics than Texas). I think I’m excited, but it’s bittersweet. Texas will always be home.
Radio Show #4 Notes
Thanks for listening to my radio show! Every Monday at noon MST on party934.com. I really want someone to leave me a request during the show, so DO IT next Monday at party934.com/requests. Maybe I’ll find a prize to award someone … hahahaha. Click to listen: Life in Aspen October 1 (via party934podcasts.com) Things I talked about: How to make cold-brew coffee…
Feel Good Friday 092812
Feel Good Friday is a roundup of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! BRONCOS VS. TEXANS GAME. Dream come true. This article, Always #Happy. Good, solid gym time this week. The return of pumpkin-flavored everything … I…
Your Boss Is Insane
… what does this mean for those of us who “are our own bosses”?? Love the format of this infographic, if it’s a little long …
Great Gym Idea
How cool is this gym: Cycle House LA? “… That is why we created Cycle House – a new type of workout experience focused on improving you as well as the world around you. Improving Our World We don’t sell bottled water because Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Instead we provide you with…
Indian Summer
How to extend some summer pieces into early fall … use with caution. Even if you’re in fall-denial (like me), there’s nothing worse than looking like you don’t know what season you’re in. Stick to darker patterned dresses and earthy toppers.
Radio Show #3 Notes
Thanks for listening to my radio show! Every Monday at noon MST on party934.com. You can always leave requests during the show (and make me REALLY happy!) by visiting party934.com/requests. Click to listen: Life in Aspen September 24 (via party934podcasts.com) I hope I didn’t sound too sick this show! I talked a lot more than I have been, I think I finally…
Austin: Fall Restaurant Week
It’s officially fall everywhere. I thought I could fight it by wearing sundresses with cardis and boots, embracing the afternoon sun and ignoring the evening chill in Aspen, and generally pretending like it wasn’t happening (denial is what we call that), but this week I’ve slowly come around. I mean, even Austin is admitting it…