In the past, I’ve written end of year review roundups of all the wonderful trips we’ve taken and festivals we’ve gone too. And while we have taken a number of excellent trips this year, most with the dog, and attended some incredible festivals, I want to write this year’s review a little differently. The need to reconnect to our purpose as small business owners is something I heard early this
Not having kids during the holidays is hard. I’m not looking for sympathy or pity. It was my choice, but Christmas is definitely a holiday with children in mind. Also, after December 15 I do not get returned emails, Costco is insane every day, and I watch everyone else excited about spending time with their families on the holidays. My parents live 1,210 miles away, so I see them every
Earlier this fall I learned that Boundary Bay Brewing would permanently close in September 2025. This news hit me harder than any other brewery closure notice of late. Much harder. Boundary Bay opened in Bellingham, Washington, in 1995. That’s the same year I graduated from high school in a town about 30 minutes south. After a bit of hopping around to various colleges, I ended up at Bellingham’s Western Washington
We had more fun at The Stanley than I imagined we would—a lot more. Some of you know I live in Loveland, “down the canyon” from Estes Park, a popular little mountain town. Because of its proximity to Denver, it gets a lot of traffic (both the foot and vehicle kind). If you are a Colorado Front Range dweller, like myself, I’d recommend going to Estes Park during off times.
Let’s face it, it’s expensive out there. I used to love going to the grocery store, but not anymore. For one thing, it’s always busy now, no matter when I go because apparently, everyone now works from home, and it’s expensive. Seriously, have you looked at the price of Cheez-Its lately? However, we recently discovered a Tuesday date night in Loveland that makes life a little more affordable, and entertaining.
