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Staying active, but staying apart from others, is a great way to spend time these days, as shown by little ripper Max Poole charging uphill on his cross-country skis.
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The return of the phone call is a positive in this era of social distancing, demonstrated here by former local Nick Miller, a.k.a Illenium, a now global DJ, when he was in town over X Games to headline two shows.
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Baking at home is a great way to pass the time, as shown by MarySue Bonetti, nicknamed “MarySue Chef” by friends for her notable skills in the kitchen.
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Still celebrating life’s occasions such as birthdays, but in an intimate way, help us stay sane. Sommelier Jesse Libby surprised his girlfriend on her 27th last week with a home cooked meal and special bottle of bubbly.
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You can access museum collections from all around the world from the comfort of your couch through online exhibits and YouTube tours. This includes the Guggenheim in NYC where artist Mickalene Thomas has works on display. She’s shown here with wife Raquel Chevremont at an-store party at Dior Aspen this winter.
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Going for an evening walk in this ever-changing spring light is a way to feel upbeat. Emily Little sets out for a stroll at the Aspen Meadows recently.
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There’s never been more reason to cozy up with loved ones like this couple visiting Aspen from Telluride – Marla Meridith and Sean Wells.
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DJ Dylan put together a dance party playlist to enjoy from your living room. Look for Virtual Vibes by Dylan Regan on Spotify.
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In writing a weekly social column, the topics I typically cover center on times of gathering together — whether it’s a momentous celebration or everyday occasion, involving large groupings of people or even just a few in attendance.
In an era of social distancing, clearly, now is not a time for us to gather in groups, nor to look at life’s more carefree times on these pages. To stop the potential spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve of its growth — terms that have become common vernacular as of late — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have outlined ways to follow suit on their website.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Social distancing is the reason so many events are being canceled or postponed and a cause for pause, altering how we interact and what we do each day. While we hunker down, spending time solo or in smaller groups, staying 6 to 10 feet away from others, sanitizing our environments, washing our hands thoroughly, and following all the best practices, we also need to stay sane, be safe and carry on in new ways.
We’re all in this together. A friend in the medical field in Aspen pointed out that we, as a tourism-based community, have a leg up as we’re already well versed in living with high seasons and low seasons and the altered pace that comes with them. For other communities, it’s a completely foreign experience for life to come to a halt. So let’s do what we do best as we take care of ourselves and each another and get through this trying time with a healthy mind, body and spirit.