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

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A friend displays a Grimm Brothers Brewhouse t-shirt.  Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer
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A Review: Grimm Brothers Brewhouse beer tasting at Pourhouse Bar & Grill

A friend displays a Grimm Brothers Brewhouse t-shirt. Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer Last Tuesday, we attended a free beer tasting at Pourhouse Bar & Grill in Loveland, Colorado. The beer in question was that of the Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, currently ... [ Read More ]
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“New Moon” midnight premiere a terribly civil affair

Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer   Last night, or rather, this morning, I attended the midnight premiere of “New Moon“ with several Twi-hard friends. I was expecting screaming, crying and gnashing of teeth, but I was let down. Yes, excitement was ... [ Read More ]
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“2012” – setting a new standard for disaster films

  Review by Jason Thompson Back in 1996, Roland Emmerich probably never would have guessed that the film “Independence Day” would define his career. Emmerich is still trying to destroy the heck out of the world in his new opus ... [ Read More ]
The Men Who Stare at Goats
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Movie Review: “The Men Who Stare at Goats”

Rated R Directed by Grant Heslov Starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3 (worth a matinee price) Word of Warning: Funny film, but not as funny as it thinks it is. Bob Wilton (Ewan ... [ Read More ]
"Galway Bay" author to visit Fort Collins
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“Galway Bay” author to visit Fort Collins

Author and filmmaker Mary Pat Kelly is coming to Fort Collins. Thanks to the organizers of the Fort Collins Irish Festival, Ms. Kelly will be conducting a book signing and presentation at Barnes & Noble on S. College Avenue on ... [ Read More ]
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A movie review: “Taking Chance”

Not Rated Directed by Ross Katz Starring Kevin Bacon Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 5/5 This made for HBO movie, feels more like a documentary than a film. It’s the true story of Lt. Col. Mark Stobl (Kevin Bacon). The Lt. Col ... [ Read More ]
HeidiTown takes on "New Moon" - Chapter 15 through the end

HeidiTown takes on “New Moon” – Chapter 15 through the end

Synopsis: Bella  jumped off a cliff. Yes! But unfortunately, Jacob saves her. Also unfortunately, Alice sees it and thinks Bella has died.   Alice tells Rosalie who then informs Edward, who has banished himself to South America. Alice decides to ... [ Read More ]
Sunrise in Loveland, Colorado.  Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer

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Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer November 6, 2009 6:30 a.m. Loveland, Colorado ... [ Read More ]
Bah humbug on celebrating Christmas before it "˜tis the season
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Bah humbug on celebrating Christmas before it “˜tis the season

There are over fifty-two days until Christmas, yet you’d think it was right around the corner. With Christmas music flooding department stores and “A Christmas Carol” opening in theaters this weekend, it’s all just a little too much to take ... [ Read More ]
Writing: it's so easy caveman can do it
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Writing: it’s so easy caveman can do it

How many of you have said these words,  either publicly, or in your head, “I’d like to write a novel” ? Well, now is your chance. November is National Novel Writing Month. The goal of NNWM is to write a ... [ Read More ]