Colorado

I realize that I'm not meant to understand everything in life and this is a great example. Why are so many Colorado people suddenly moving to Missouri? I have data to prove it's happening and I'm mystified as to why.

I love the mountains and have lived in the mountains which means that I have something in common with most of the people in Illinois apparently. I have scientific proof that Illinois is desperate to get to the mountains as soon as possible.

I grew up in Missouri thinking it was just a state next to the Mississippi River. Boy, was I wrong. As it turns out, Missouri is also a 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado. They should teach this in school.

Congratulations to Joelle Jordan. She is the winner of our trip to see Florida Georgia Line live at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado.

Florida Georgia Line are one of the biggest acts in country music. Red Rocks one of the most incredible concert venues in the world. We’re giving you a chance to experience them both.

It's Friday. Profound statement of the day (at least by my standards). On a day like Friday when no real work ever gets done, I like to visit places online that unfortunately I'll probably never get to visit in real life. Here are a few of my favorite webcam locations if you care to take a virtual tour with me.

I love vacations, which is strange considering I never get to take one. I'm not complaining. OK, I suppose I am. I realize that many working people in this day and age don't take vacations much anymore. So, I'm in good company. But, boy do I miss vacations where you really get to relax.

I'm not a big fan of bucket lists. First of all, just about every bucket I've ever used has had a leak in it. So, the visual image isn't a positive one for me in the first place.  Plus, people with bucket lists normally plan stuff years in advance.  In my case, I would probably get hit by an asteroid next Thursday if I were to come up with a 10-year "plan".

The Smithsonian Magazine just posted the "Best Small Towns in America" list and they ripped us off.  Before I rant, here are some of the towns that Fox News reported are on the Smithsonian list along with Great Barrington, Massachusetts and Taos, New Mexico: