Barbara Platts
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Past articles by Barbara:
Working as a magician in the digital age
How is the business of magic changing with the times? → Read More
An evening at the Academy Awards isn't cheap
Hollywood's biggest night isn't only star studded. It's expensive. → Read More
"Friends:" The television show that keeps on giving
Let’s do the numbers on one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. → Read More
The outdoor economy is shifting the way we think about spending time outside
This sector of the U.S. economy is using its financial power to address the threat to public lands and to increase participation outdoors. → Read More
Why driving to work may drive you to quit
New study says a quarter of U.S. workers have left a job because of a bad commute. → Read More
There’s no place like Aspen at the end of summer
Everyone who visits Aspen, whether for a weekend or a season, tends to do so in search of a good time. Even those of us who live here year → Read More
Books, bags, paper and pens: Your thoughts on back-to-school expenses
Back-to-school time is the second biggest shopping season of the year. → Read More
The numbers on the Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin and her many contributions to the world of music. → Read More
Is it the end of the celebrity chef restaurant?
High rent prices, a need for downsizing and even sexual misconduct allegations have driven high-profile eateries out of business. → Read More
A whole food outlook
If the age-old saying “You are what you eat,” is true, then I’m currently a grilled organic chicken breast strewn across a cooked bed of leafy kale.Sexy, right?Since I → Read More
What it means to be a whistleblower
What are the benefits? Risks? And are you protected? → Read More
A brief look at the richest heiresses and self-made women in the world
Gender inequality even exists in the world's three comma club. → Read More
Aspen Untucked: Can Millennials Take the Heat in the Kitchen?
Everywhere we look, there’s always a different study, statistic, or analysis on the millennial generation. From not buying homes to participating in community service, everyone seems to enjoy learning → Read More
Aspen Untucked: A Time for Tea
In Britain, afternoon tea is not only a celebrated tradition, it’s practically a way of life. Walk down a busy street in London at around 3:30 any day of → Read More
Cheers to another go ‘round
Yet another year has come and gone. So long, 2017. You’re so yesterday. Hello 2018, we’re ready for you.Remember this time last year, when we all couldn’t wait to → Read More
Holiday priority number one: Take care of yourself
Christmas is practically here. This is usually the time of year I like to write about delicious Christmas meals, a surplus of boozy holiday drinks and skiing on powder days. Now, don’t get me wrong, all of those things are still very important. I love this time of year. The Christmas music playing in the… → Read More
Aspen Untucked: Finding Love (For Your Job) In Aspen
In this week’s edition of the Aspen Times Weekly, I had the privilege of writing the feature on employment in the valley. For this story, I talked with many → Read More
The hiring game: In a seasonal town, employers and employees have trouble finding, retaining what they need
In Aspen, the saying goes, “You either have three houses or three jobs.” While this phrase does not hold true for all, it portrays a struggle that employees and → Read More
Community mourns deaths of local climbers
A photo of Ryan Marcil and Carlin Brightwell, posted to Facebook by Marcil's sister, along with a notice that the Aspen couple was past due to return from → Read More
Bodies of valley locals found at bottom of Capitol Peak
Two hikers identified as locals were found dead at the bottom of the north face of Capitol Peak, according to a press release from Pitkin County Sheriff’s → Read More