Dear Diver,
There is construction in town and people are taking side streets normally not taken, as well as the bro-aggro mega-truck admirals who are more juiced than usual. I am a bicyclist who slightly fears a road rage bike-crusher. What can I do to avoid death?
– Sincerely, The King of Power

Power King,
For me, the construction really puts a damper on my time spent in Durango. And I’ll be honest, to avoid the frustrating extra time spent in the car waiting with endless lines of other frustrated car drivers, I use the back roads. Its a real bummer of a situation you’re dealing with, but everyone has to deal with it. I think you’re better off on a bike. You can speed around lines of cars, dip off the roads down to the Nature Trail or alley streets, or even live up to your name, Power King, and rule the town with bright colored spandex outfits to remind everyone to be friendly to bikers in a  bike-friendly community so you don’t get crushed. And don’t forget your helmet!
– Diver

Dear Diver,
Sometimes, when I’m at City Market, I think a cute guy is giving me “the eye.” But then again, it could just be the deer-in-the-headlights look men sometimes get when they’re at the store and bewildered. How do I tell if a guy is interested “in handling the produce” or just another dude wandering aimlessly around with his basket half empty? Is he checking me out or is he just checked out?
–  Suzy Q

Suzy Q,
I’m not entirely sure if the grocery store is the best place to be looking for love, especially City Market. Men in stores are searching for food not usually the hot lady fondling avocadoes. I might also recommend shopping at DNF, the store is much smaller and with that, bewilderment and aimless wandering decreases. I found my lover at a bingo tournament in Dolores where there was no confusion of him being interested or stoned. Good luck.
– Diver

Dear Diver,
When, oh when, will the wind stop? I know April is the windy month, but it is now technically May. Can it just stop already? Not only are the constant dust storms driving my allergies crazy, but I think they are slowly driving me insane. And I’m pretty sure they’re the reason for all the other crazy happenings around here lately. Please Diver, give me some tips for coping with the constant bluster.
– Wendy

Wendy,
Well isn’t someone negative? Just because everyday of the year isn’t absolutely perfect to your standards doesn’t mean you need to go out of your way and complain about it. At least we don’t live in the Midwest, where there were 50 days below zero (not below freezing but below ZERO) this winter or in Oklahoma where they are constantly being hit with tornadoes and floods. We are extremely blessed to live in SW Colorado where we can drive 30 minutes and be lost in the depths of desert canyons or be surrounded by 14,000-ft. snow-covered mountains. It is only windy for a couple weeks out of the whole year, so quit your bitchin, open your eyes and buy a kite. I hope the wind sweeps away your poor attitude.
– Diver

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