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The Prettiest Drive in Colorado: Denver to Durango
The Prettiest Drive in Colorado: Denver to Durango

April 22, 2024

Affordable Snowmass? Yes, You Can
Affordable Snowmass? Yes, You Can

April 8, 2024

Nostalgia & Education: Orcas at the Denver Museum of Science & Nature
Nostalgia & Education: Orcas at the Denver Museum of Science & Nature

April 1, 2024

Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets
Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets

March 25, 2024

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"Burning Bright" Shines Brilliantly
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"Burning Bright" Shines Brilliantly

 Recommended Summer Reading From the author who brought us “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” comes a brilliant novel about coming of age in William Blake’s England. Tracy Chevalier is one of my all-time favorite authors. Read my review ... [ Read More ]
Book Review: Burning Bright
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Book Review: Burning Bright

 by Tracy Chevalier Seldom do I await an author’s next book with much anticipation; however, for two years I have eagerly awaited Tracy Chevalier’s ninth novel, “Burning Bright.” Chevalier is most famous for writing “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” ... [ Read More ]
Is the truth really out there?  New Review of "X-Files: I Want to Believe"
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Is the truth really out there? New Review of "X-Files: I Want to Believe"

As a fan of the original series, I want to believe. Read my review of the “X-Files” flick  HERE. ... [ Read More ]
Familiar Faces in an Unfamiliar British Film - "Blind Flight"
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Familiar Faces in an Unfamiliar British Film – "Blind Flight"

WHAT I’M WATCHING ON DVD: What do “Law & Order” and FX’s “Dirt” have to do with this British film? Find out HERE. ... [ Read More ]
Hey look Mom, I can do it too!  Is "Fool's Gold" the new "Overboard?"
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Hey look Mom, I can do it too! Is "Fool's Gold" the new "Overboard?"

WHAT I’M WATCHING ON DVD: “Fool’s Gold” I can’t believe McConaughey has his shirt on in this movie poster! Read my review HERE. ... [ Read More ]
Wes Anderson creates Weird World for Bill Murray
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Wes Anderson creates Weird World for Bill Murray

WHAT I’M WATCHING ON DVD: “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” Read my review HERE. ... [ Read More ]
Fort Collins Irish Festival is THIS weekend!!
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Fort Collins Irish Festival is THIS weekend!!

Please read my article about the First Annual Fort Collins Irish Festival HERE. Fort Collins Irish Festival, Civic Center Park, Laporte Ave. & N. Howes St. in Fort Collins, Colorado.   Visit the website at www.FortCollinsIrishFestival.org. Hope to ... [ Read More ]
Surprise!  "Mamma Mia!" is a good movie
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Surprise! "Mamma Mia!" is a good movie

I had my doubts, but “Mamma Mia!” proved me wrong. This is a really fun movie!   Read my review HERE. ... [ Read More ]
Lyric Cinema & Cafe
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The Lyric Cinema Café in Fort Collins, Colorado

Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer   By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer to the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Originally published in June 25, 2008     I have long loved the concept of an independent movie theater; a place featuring movies with subtitles, shorts and ... [ Read More ]
Is "The Dark Knight" worth the hype?
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Is "The Dark Knight" worth the hype?

  Find out if the new Batman movie is worth your hard earned bucks. Read my review HERE. ... [ Read More ]