COLORADO COLLEEN: One extreme to the other--Alpine skiing and Bikram yoga

Alpine skiing requires a lot of layers of clothing, a lot of equipment, a lot of cold, and the clunkiest of footwear.

Bikram yoga requires bare feet, as little clothing as possible, and a studio heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and about 50 percent humidity.

I'm crazy about both activities.

Or maybe just plain crazy?

I shot this iPhone photo from a chairlift at Arapahoe Basin last season.

The single skier at bottom left puts the picture into perspective.

The Rockies rock.

THE WRITTEN WORD: Friday Jones Publishing urges you to "Wag Your Tale."

My most current entrepreneurial endeavor is Friday Jones Publishing, an artisan press with a creative and collaborative synergy. Plans call for the first book--a literary novel titled GLASS HALO--to be released around St. Patrick's Day, in homage to my storytelling Irish ancestors.

Please visit our new Friday Jones Publishing webpage, where you'll find out more about us and the nature of our Arts & Crafts cottage industry. Check out the blog, where we encourage you to join the conversation with your comments.

Friday Jones has a Facebook page, too. Consider joining us as a fan.

"Wag Your Tale."

TREBLE CLEF: All you need is music

Or attuned writing about music.

Here's a list of my music pieces published in The Denver Post:

Bruce Springsteen Quiz: Think you know the Boss and the E. Street Band?

Jackson Browne: A colorful character, singer and songwriter.

Beyond Browne: a 70s Roc Quiz: Jog your memory.

Reverb is the Denver Post's music blog. Here's an eclectic collection of my reviews:

Natalie Merchant: "Leave Your Sleep" review. In a word? Dreamy.

Bruce Hornsby: One of our most talented individuals and a former touring member of the Grateful Dead.

Karla Bonoff: Singer, songwriter, and vocalist extraordinaire.

Keb' Mo': Rocked, rolled and turned the Paramount a shade of Blues.

The Denver Brass: A shining local institution.

Mannheim Steamroller: 25th anniversary Christmas concert.

Dakota Blonde: The acoustic band's annual Valentine's Day concert at Swallow Hill

Moira Smiley & Rani Arbo

WELL BEING: Brush up on your hand-washing

As the cold and flu season continues, effective hand-washing remains critical. Check out Dr. Joel Cooperman's advice about how to wash your hands effectively, and other good habits to avoid bad germs that can make us sick.