Deep in the mountains outside of Fort Collins, near Red Feather Lake, a gilded spire peeks out from the trees. If you didn’t know it was there, it would be a complete shock . . .

Yes, "duty" is an old-fashioned sentiment, but it's a keeper . . . It's all too easy to lose track of the things and people to whom we owe a duty.

But while many people are making resolutions that may soon be broken, I’ve decided instead to concentrate on reflections.