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On Nov. 22 and 23, the Rocky Mountain Academy Dancers excelled at a regional competition at L.A. Dance Magic. From left: Jordan Brewer, Bailee Campbell, Brady Jo Holland, Courtney Biebl, Katie Shell, Arielle Johnston, Jenna Rodgers and Kelly Monahon.
Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world’s only daily column perplexed by a paradoxical trinket.
We stopped at a mini-mart Thanksgiving night in a sparsely populated region of central Texas, looking for some beef jerkey.
A quick scan of the gift aisle revealed a surprise among several tacky magnets and canned tornados. Several hemp necklaces hung at eye-level, adorned with beads colored red, white and blue.
But these beads weren’t patriotic, at least not by the consensus’ standard; rather, the small Confederate flags tied in hemp caused a double-take.
It was the first we’d seen two images of such contrast combined in affordable jewelry. Hemp we readily associate with peace folk and jam bands. Rebel flags we’ve seen most often on stickers adorning beat-up trucks and the belt buckles of angry, bald rednecks.
The overtones of enslavement and a torn, bleeding country are also tough to ignore. We question what sort of artisan comes up with such a craft.
It wasn’t a mistake: The product was well-stocked and selling cheap, at $2.99.
Perhaps the mind behind the trinket was just a broke young bead-stringer looking to spark some controversy. We’re curious how they’re selling.
There’s a great deal of hemp in Summit County — and flags, too. But we’ve never spotted the infamous rebel flag — or any other Sececcionist symbols (i.e. the Alaska Independence Party) in these here parts, at least not on any necklaces.
Souvenir trinkets, however, are super popular.
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In other news, Monique Myers of Copper Mountain writes in response to Sunday’s blurble on second homes:
I want to enter my version of the ultimate 2nd Home — a membership in the Ritz Carlton system. Think about it, Ritz Carltons are located in the swankiest places in the word. Want to go skiing? Pick Aspen or Beaver Creek with private access to the mountain.
If the snow is bad in the United States? Try St. Moritz.
Want to enjoy the history, luxury, and elegance of “old” Europe? Try Paris, London, Rome. How about South Beach for a little R & R? I’m sure there is a Ritz nearby.
And the best part: The staff takes care of everything. Want powder skis? Call the concierge. Want to swim with the sting rays? Call the concierge. Need a new outfit? Call the concierge.
You don’t even need to bring your toothbrush; a brand new one will be waiting for you. Not bad for vacationing...
That leaves the primary home — a small ranch, relatively close to an international airport, but far enough to be secluded. A staff to take care of everything from cooking to horse training, and a helicopter with a top-notch pilot. You can staff the ranch with the money “saved” by not owning the headaches of multiple vacation homes.
Second home symbolizes vacation, pampering and relaxation. Who wants to cook, clean and make the bed while on vacation?
The Colorado Rocky Mountains, Summit County is my idea of the perfect world. I’m fortunate to live in the best place I’ve seen in all my travels. Everything I want is right here.
That’s my two bits, as they say.
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We have an Angel Alert! Angel Alert!!
An anonymous caller from an anonymous condominium in Dillon wanted to praise an anonymous Xcel Energy employee who restored the heat on Tuesday. Well done, unknown utility usher!
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It’s Thursday and we’re out mailing skier-themed gifts to our relatives.
Care to share some bizarre or controversial souvenirs you’ve spotted here or anywhere else? E-mail them to summitup@summitdaily.com.
We stopped at a mini-mart Thanksgiving night in a sparsely populated region of central Texas, looking for some beef jerkey.
A quick scan of the gift aisle revealed a surprise among several tacky magnets and canned tornados. Several hemp necklaces hung at eye-level, adorned with beads colored red, white and blue.
But these beads weren’t patriotic, at least not by the consensus’ standard; rather, the small Confederate flags tied in hemp caused a double-take.
It was the first we’d seen two images of such contrast combined in affordable jewelry. Hemp we readily associate with peace folk and jam bands. Rebel flags we’ve seen most often on stickers adorning beat-up trucks and the belt buckles of angry, bald rednecks.
The overtones of enslavement and a torn, bleeding country are also tough to ignore. We question what sort of artisan comes up with such a craft.
It wasn’t a mistake: The product was well-stocked and selling cheap, at $2.99.
Perhaps the mind behind the trinket was just a broke young bead-stringer looking to spark some controversy. We’re curious how they’re selling.
There’s a great deal of hemp in Summit County — and flags, too. But we’ve never spotted the infamous rebel flag — or any other Sececcionist symbols (i.e. the Alaska Independence Party) in these here parts, at least not on any necklaces.
Souvenir trinkets, however, are super popular.
***
In other news, Monique Myers of Copper Mountain writes in response to Sunday’s blurble on second homes:
I want to enter my version of the ultimate 2nd Home — a membership in the Ritz Carlton system. Think about it, Ritz Carltons are located in the swankiest places in the word. Want to go skiing? Pick Aspen or Beaver Creek with private access to the mountain.
If the snow is bad in the United States? Try St. Moritz.
Want to enjoy the history, luxury, and elegance of “old” Europe? Try Paris, London, Rome. How about South Beach for a little R & R? I’m sure there is a Ritz nearby.
And the best part: The staff takes care of everything. Want powder skis? Call the concierge. Want to swim with the sting rays? Call the concierge. Need a new outfit? Call the concierge.
You don’t even need to bring your toothbrush; a brand new one will be waiting for you. Not bad for vacationing...
That leaves the primary home — a small ranch, relatively close to an international airport, but far enough to be secluded. A staff to take care of everything from cooking to horse training, and a helicopter with a top-notch pilot. You can staff the ranch with the money “saved” by not owning the headaches of multiple vacation homes.
Second home symbolizes vacation, pampering and relaxation. Who wants to cook, clean and make the bed while on vacation?
The Colorado Rocky Mountains, Summit County is my idea of the perfect world. I’m fortunate to live in the best place I’ve seen in all my travels. Everything I want is right here.
That’s my two bits, as they say.
***
We have an Angel Alert! Angel Alert!!
An anonymous caller from an anonymous condominium in Dillon wanted to praise an anonymous Xcel Energy employee who restored the heat on Tuesday. Well done, unknown utility usher!
***
It’s Thursday and we’re out mailing skier-themed gifts to our relatives.
Care to share some bizarre or controversial souvenirs you’ve spotted here or anywhere else? E-mail them to summitup@summitdaily.com.
