Derek Franz:
"What have I done? Look how much I have left to do — how will I amount to anything?” is the feeling. With all the mounting material pressures, I sometimes get confused about the priority of my wants: What do I want most in life, from one second to the next?
I want to feel the cold river pull through my fingers like a stream of thought on a hot day, a reminder of how physical and mental realities coexist and mirror each other, perhaps even manifest each other; a reminder that my life is magical if I make it so.
The dog seems to be thinking the same thing. Her brown, floppy ears perk out, complementing her wide doggie smile with a pink tongue. I grab the leash and we're off to the edge of the Roaring Fork, though I don't know it yet. Sometimes a person has to wander to find wonder, and wonder to find purpose.
There is an art to wandering. It requires a weird combination of initiative, aimless contentment and recognizing what you want when you see it. I'm also finding that sometimes the element of initiative is not straightforward at all, which is fitting, since this is wandering we're talking about...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Showing posts with label Derek Franz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Derek Franz. Show all posts
March 23, 2012
January 21, 2012
SandBox Comments: Eagle Valley Enterprise "On the loose"
We love Derek Franz on SandBoxBlogs. He has a very loyal following of regional avatars of the feminine persuasion.
'zgnative', 'sssungirl0', 'hotmama' to name a few.
It could be that he's such a cutie, That photo he posts on his op-ed columns in the PI is adorable.
lol.
'SandBox Nanny' simply appreciates his writing talent. It's not easy to be the kind of writer who pontificates in conversational and heart-connecting style. When one weaves their heart and most personal self into their words, it takes a great deal of energy and stamina to do that over periods of time.
Today, the topic is animal control. Over on the Eagle Valley Enterprise.
"Nathan Lehnert is a gentle guy but he is often verbally abused by the public and has permanent bite mark scars on the back of his hand from doing his job...."
(Derek Franz)
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'zgnative', 'sssungirl0', 'hotmama' to name a few.
It could be that he's such a cutie, That photo he posts on his op-ed columns in the PI is adorable.
lol.
'SandBox Nanny' simply appreciates his writing talent. It's not easy to be the kind of writer who pontificates in conversational and heart-connecting style. When one weaves their heart and most personal self into their words, it takes a great deal of energy and stamina to do that over periods of time.
Today, the topic is animal control. Over on the Eagle Valley Enterprise.
"Nathan Lehnert is a gentle guy but he is often verbally abused by the public and has permanent bite mark scars on the back of his hand from doing his job...."
(Derek Franz)
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January 9, 2012
SandBox Comments: Vail Daily News "Local paramedic program gaining national attention"
If we remember correctly, it was a visiting Brit EMT, last year, that gave this idea to the Vail community.
It's amazing how popular the concept has become.
Wouldn't it be terrific if all of Colorado adopted this type of paramedic program?
Not only from the standpoint of how much good they would accomplish, the cost savings to the public from avoiding the emergency room visit is significant.
Good report from Derek Franz. Over on the Vail Daily News.
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It's amazing how popular the concept has become.
Wouldn't it be terrific if all of Colorado adopted this type of paramedic program?
Not only from the standpoint of how much good they would accomplish, the cost savings to the public from avoiding the emergency room visit is significant.
Good report from Derek Franz. Over on the Vail Daily News.
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December 13, 2011
SandBox Comments: Vail Daily News "Geothermal exploration in Gypsum is still on the table"
There are four energy forms that Western Colorado should be not just actively pursuing but rapidly pursuing.
We have an abundance of the fuels just going to waste out there every day.
Geothermal energy is one.
Another is biomass with our strong farming and ranching base.
The capture of methane from coal mines.
The capture of energy in the heat and gasses that are a by-product of numerous burning underground coal fires.
"GYPSUM, Colorado — It's taken longer than initially predicted, but the plan to explore geothermal possibilities in Gypsum is still in the works.
Flint Eagle LLC first approached the town of Gypsum in 2010, asking for cooperation in drilling an exploratory well at the Eagle County Regional Airport. The well would be about 4,000 feet deep and 77⁄8 inches in diameter — just enough to test the water temperature, volume and chemistry.
Lee Robinson, of Flint Eagle, hopes to find water in the Rio Grande Rift that's hot enough to use for heating or energy. The concept of going that deep is a relatively new one. Most geothermal resources that are used today are much closer to the Earth's surface.
Since he first approached the town of Gypsum, the permitting has become more involved than initially predicted. Mineral and water rights had to be determined first, and now Robinson is working with the Department of Water Resources for permits that clarify and stipulate all the procedures that will be used for the well.
“Right now, it's a paper process,” Robinson said. “It details how the operation will be conducted but there is nothing that is controversial. Our objective now is to test the volume, chemistry and temperature.”
Robinson hopes to get a draft permit within the first quarter of 2012. If that happens, he would be drilling the exploratory well within a year.
“The permit would stipulate when the operations occur,” he said. “These things take time. We're still very much on the radar, though.”
Aspen is drilling for a potential geothermal resource, as well. In July, the Aspen City Council obtained a permit to drill as deep as 1,500 feet. Last week, the exploratory well reached 1,000 feet — where the water was predicted to be — but had yet to reach anything. The company doing the drilling believed it was close, however, according to the Aspen Daily News.
Geothermal and geo-exchange projects are proliferating in this part of Colorado as technology improves...."
(Derek Franz)
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We have an abundance of the fuels just going to waste out there every day.
Geothermal energy is one.
Another is biomass with our strong farming and ranching base.
The capture of methane from coal mines.
The capture of energy in the heat and gasses that are a by-product of numerous burning underground coal fires.
"GYPSUM, Colorado — It's taken longer than initially predicted, but the plan to explore geothermal possibilities in Gypsum is still in the works.
Flint Eagle LLC first approached the town of Gypsum in 2010, asking for cooperation in drilling an exploratory well at the Eagle County Regional Airport. The well would be about 4,000 feet deep and 77⁄8 inches in diameter — just enough to test the water temperature, volume and chemistry.
Lee Robinson, of Flint Eagle, hopes to find water in the Rio Grande Rift that's hot enough to use for heating or energy. The concept of going that deep is a relatively new one. Most geothermal resources that are used today are much closer to the Earth's surface.
Since he first approached the town of Gypsum, the permitting has become more involved than initially predicted. Mineral and water rights had to be determined first, and now Robinson is working with the Department of Water Resources for permits that clarify and stipulate all the procedures that will be used for the well.
“Right now, it's a paper process,” Robinson said. “It details how the operation will be conducted but there is nothing that is controversial. Our objective now is to test the volume, chemistry and temperature.”
Robinson hopes to get a draft permit within the first quarter of 2012. If that happens, he would be drilling the exploratory well within a year.
“The permit would stipulate when the operations occur,” he said. “These things take time. We're still very much on the radar, though.”
Aspen is drilling for a potential geothermal resource, as well. In July, the Aspen City Council obtained a permit to drill as deep as 1,500 feet. Last week, the exploratory well reached 1,000 feet — where the water was predicted to be — but had yet to reach anything. The company doing the drilling believed it was close, however, according to the Aspen Daily News.
Geothermal and geo-exchange projects are proliferating in this part of Colorado as technology improves...."
(Derek Franz)
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October 28, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Derek Franz " Providence moves, too"
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” — Goethe
SandBox Nanny agrees with Michele.
He is a very special writer and one of our favorites too.
“Until one is committed, there is hesitance, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, providence moves, too. …
Begin it now.” (Goethe)
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SandBox Nanny agrees with Michele.
He is a very special writer and one of our favorites too.
“Until one is committed, there is hesitance, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, providence moves, too. …
Begin it now.” (Goethe)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is seen as self-evident."
October 14, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Derek Franz "When a tree falls in the woods"
Become reacquainted with one of SandBox Nanny's favs.
Derek Franz. Over on the Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
The very best writers are the ones who can take their heart and put everything they are inside into words that capture a feeling readers can relate to.
Not just write so that you understand a specific message. But write so that you can feel them, what makes them tick and the specific message they're conveying.
Unless you are such a writer, you have no idea how very difficult that is to do when your own heart hurts.
Welcome back, Derek.
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Derek Franz. Over on the Glenwood Springs Post Independent.
The very best writers are the ones who can take their heart and put everything they are inside into words that capture a feeling readers can relate to.
Not just write so that you understand a specific message. But write so that you can feel them, what makes them tick and the specific message they're conveying.
Unless you are such a writer, you have no idea how very difficult that is to do when your own heart hurts.
Welcome back, Derek.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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