Monday Stuff On the Way to Other Stuff: Leaf-Peeping

       Colorado's autumn is primarily gold -- but the aspen put on an incredible show while doing it. Unfortunately, our flashy stuff in the mountains only lasts a few weeks, though the flatlands trees will stretch it out for a few more.

      We went up this afternoon to look at the leaves along Sleger Road in the Sangre de Cristo neighborhood -- and they were incredible. To top things off, it was cool and crisp, but not chilly. Oh my. Then some hot popcorn and a few Charlie Chaplin videos to end a perfect day. 

Meanwhile:

'Stupid' lifehacks that really do work!  We do some of these now...

Twenty quintessential American dishes....and nearly all influenced by other countries' cultures. Thass America for you...

Maggie Smith died, aged 89.  An feisty, amazing actress. Kris Kristofferson also died recently.

SpaceX lifted off months earlier than planned -- with the goal of rescuing the two astronauts left on the International Space Station.

A former military commander reveals what the Air Force REALLY shot down, instead of a UFO. Turns out that more spy balloons were shot down than we were told about. (Oh goody)

A POLE DANCER at Detroit's 'Regency Era' Bridgerton Ball? And food served by a girl in jeans and a Detroit Lions jersey? Lots of other weird stuff, too...for tickets up to $2000 each. Oh my.

Ten ways to feel rich -- and stop worrying.  (From White Coat Investor)

Who's winning for President? The results, so far, of the Cincinnati cookie poll.

The Colorado King Soopers killer is found guilty... mentally ill, but not insane. Interesting.

Fudgy brownies, that The Kitchn blogger says are wonderful.

Can wearing fur be banned from the Western Stock Show in Denver...and Denver itself? Denver voters will be voting on this in November. (People in my county won't -- they'd think it was ridiculous.)

Charlie Blackmon is retiring! This Christian ball player for the Rockies has been a favorite pretty much his entire 14-year career. He will be missed... greatly. (Terrific homerun hitter.)

Anna Delvey is out from Dancing With the Stars. And what did she learn from her experience? "Nothing." Hmmm... classy with a capital K.

Have a great week. Go peep at some leaves!