Jeannie Perry, Author at The Sopris Sun

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Sep. 30, 2020

Ps&Qs: America needs a facial

Wow! 2020 has certainly been a memorable year. Challenging, to say the least. The last nine months have taken a toll on all of us and I think we could use a little TLC.

I’ve come to the conclusion that America needs a facial. Trust me,… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Sep. 2, 2020

Ps & Qs: History is a spin cycle

Last month, for my 50th birthday, I got some great gifts, including an epiphany.

It happened in Aspen, where even the poodles forget their masks and have to run back before they can go into Starbucks. My epiphany had to do with… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Aug. 5, 2020

Ps&Qs: The dog days of summer

This summer it seems everyone packed up the family truckster and headed for Colorful Colorado… While I can’t blame them, it has caused me to experience some road rage.

Whether running errands around town or getting out into the wild, everywhere I go, there are humans… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Jul. 1, 2020

No one should be afraid to walk

“I’ve never felt safer.” I pulled my mask down and leaned over to yell in my friend’s ear during the #BLM march in Rifle last month.

As I said it, there were half a dozen Harleys revving past us as we marched along the sidewalk and… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Jun. 3, 2020

I have come to a crossroads in my career path. Well actually, it’s more like one of those corner roadside stands in Mexico where they sell any/everything from fresh fruit to furniture… after 25 plus years of administrative work in myriad industries: art/entertainment, grocery, airline, etc. I am… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published May. 6, 2020

Ps&Qs: The United States of mind

With the Michigan Militia bringing guns to a drone war, wild-eyed and bed-headed drivers yelling at Denver nurses in the crosswalk, and every liquor store full of masked patrons, it seems as though the US has totally lost the plot.

This pandemic really brings out the… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Apr. 1, 2020

The end of the party

Turns out I am an introvert.

I like staying home, and there’s nothing like a little self-quarantine to get that spring cleaning started. I’ve been busy: clearing out drawers and closets, sorting through old photographs and papers, binge watching classics like Knight Rider. Best of all,… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Mar. 4, 2020

Ps&Qs: Trump makes me want to pursue dual citizenship

My maternal grandmother was Canadian and lately I find myself contemplating about the bureaucratic process to obtain dual citizenship, along with the cost of gear needed to survive a Canadian winter.

If it really comes down to fight or flight, I may just flee. Because I… read more →

Locations: Columns By Jeannie Perry Published Feb. 5, 2020

Ps&Qs: A crisis in the stars

My horoscope said I may be experiencing an “existential crisis” this week. Nailed it. Luckily, it’s not a permanent condition, and according to the stars, should clear up by the weekend…

After a natural disaster we often see people who have just lost everything wandering around… read more →