{"id":2458462,"date":"2020-05-14T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspentimes.com\/?p=325768"},"modified":"2020-05-14T21:30:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T03:30:00","slug":"aspen-times-roses-and-thorns-may-15-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kspn\/local-news\/aspen-times-roses-and-thorns-may-15-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Aspen Times\u2019 Roses and Thorns (May 15, 2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

One thorn to Arjuna Yoga and another to Jean-Robert\u2019s Gym, both in downtown Aspen, for ignoring and defying local and state public health orders and opening to the general public this week. Pitkin County\u2019s \u201cRoadmap to Reopening\u201d clearly stated, after an initial mistake, that yoga studios and gyms must remain closed through at least May 27. Arjuna even held \u201cinferno\u201d Pilates classes. Really? Raise your hand if you think hot yoga is a good idea in the middle of a pandemic.<\/p>\n

Thorns to those who are thumbing their noses at mask wearing. We\u2019ve had a few situations where we have heard non-face-covering folks feel the need to yell or berate an employee who has to try to do a difficult job of letting people know what the rules are. You don\u2019t like them, that\u2019s fine. But to not abide by them, that\u2019s very, very far from fine.<\/p>\n

Roses to the nonprofits that continue to find ways to help those who make up a big part of our community and economy, the immigrant and undocumented workers. This is just another example of why when we say we are a community, we have to accept and welcome those people who are a big part of our valley and deserve that respect. Cheers to those folks donating and reaching out to the under-served.<\/p>\n

Thorns to the season passholders who are complaining about the \u201cmeasly\u201d credits Aspen Skiing Co. is giving because of the abbreviated 2019-20 ski season. Classic Pass buyers seem to be whining the most. With the good conditions that existed this winter, if you weren\u2019t skiing much or at all by March 15, the passion for the sport apparently doesn\u2019t exist. Maybe take up bowling next winter.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n