My experience with a weakened economy hasn't been of great measure. Sharon and I keep our overhead low and our own budget has remained stable and without noticeable cuts. But we are not immune to the overall feeling of caution and uncertainty that rules the day lately. Few folks in our social circle are to far removed from the realization that thoughtless indulgence is not an indulgence we have right now. The need for economy calls that our times and choice of splurge should become simple and creative again. One of my simpler enjoyments is reading the paper.
Today the Rocky Mountain News published its final edition,
Friday, February, 27th, 2009.
This is a big deal to Denver. It's a big deal to most people in Colorado. Few traditions are as reassuring and calming anywhere in the country, as reading the local paper. In 55 days, the Rocky would have celebrated it's 150th anniversary. I'm sad that it will no longer be a part of my community and that over 200 of my Colorado neighbors must begin looking for jobs to replace long held positions.
My memories of the Rocky Mountain News aren't from the perspective of a devout reader. Instead, my time with the Rocky was limited to two weeks a year, during my family's annual vacation visit to Denver to stay with my grandparents. My Grandma's Newspaper was full of excellent stuff, stuff I didn't have access to normally. I remember turning the pages of the tabloid style newspaper, amazed by the seemingly unlimited choice of entertainment and activity available to us in the city. I remember turning the pages at the small glass-topped table at the end of Grandma's long kitchen. In the morning, the sun lit and warmed this end of the kitchen and you could see the bird feeder just outside the window.
My best wishes and prayers will be with everyone at the Rocky who shared their talent and work with us for so long. Au revoir et merci.
Have a good weekend, and Godspeed, John Glenn,
Dave
6 comments:
What a sweet memory of Grandma's kitchen and a morning read. Made me very sentimental.
Why good things have to go, I do not understand. Thank goodness for their memories, be it a person or a newspaper. I do and will miss both.
Mom
I couldn't believe this when I heard it last night. For a place that has been around so long, it is sad to see. Hopefully everyone that worked there finds a new joy.
Loved the recollection of your grandma's cozy kitchen nook. After a few tears over my own copy, a rigerous search for additional, copies of the last ROCKY were in the mail to your mom and Aunt Patty, by 10AM Friday! Impressive, huh? This morning with my 'cuppa' coffee, I perused the POST, lamented over the format, but forged ahead, and was happy when I found that not only had a number of ROCKY columnist been picked up by the POST, but all of the comics had transfered! Priorities you know!
When i opened your blog i had absolutly no idea what was happening to The Rocky. I was in complete utter shock when i read your blog.Lucky for me I know you and i can keep in touch with the world.I think a few years back the post and the rocky some how had some sort of merge? After watching the clip it seemed the higher ranking they were in the rocky it seemed the less they really cared. well as long as your here you can keep me informed.Also would like to make a quick comment about your little sweet memory. Yeah... that kinda made me sick. What you need is a little more mocho in it,such as, When you woke up sunday morning about 4 p.m. you stepped out the door to steal your neighbors rocky wiping your blood shot eyes from the wild party last night you begin to read and as the words scream out at you, like the ringing in your ears from the concert,Broncos play at 11 a.m.. Now thats macho.
I'm sorry for the sentiment,
My Grandma died a year ago this week, my little story was an attempt to remember her and bring some cheer to my Mom by honoring her own mother's memory. I guess you're right though. I was a stupid idea.
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