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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

Travel Comes with the Unexpected: Stuck in Kearney, Nebraska
Travel Comes with the Unexpected: Stuck in Kearney, Nebraska

March 18, 2024

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“The Invention of Lying” – not exactly what you are expecting

            Rated PG13 Directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson Starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, and a variety of odd cameos Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: ... [ Read More ]
Community
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“Community” beating the pants off “The Office”

Just when I thought I couldn’t love this show anymore, last night’s show had an ode to my all-time favorite movie, “Dead Poets Society.” So now it  is now official: I will cry if they cancel “Community.” If you haven’t ... [ Read More ]
Barley Days Barbeque in Berthoud, Colorado
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Barley Days Barbeque in Berthoud, Colorado

Come celebrate small town America in Berthoud, Colorado this Saturday. This is the first annual Barley Days Barbeque, which will be held in Fickel Park. The event is sponsored by the Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be beer, ... [ Read More ]
Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer

Photo of the Day

Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer from a show on National Parks taken from my couch ... [ Read More ]
Pourhouse Bar & Grill in Loveland, CO
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Pourhouse opens in Loveland

Review originally published on August 20, 2009.   Downtown Loveland has a new restaurant at 124 E. 4th Street. The former Cipoletti’s  restaurant is now the PourhouseBar & Grill.    Pourhouse opened  yesterday, and I was there to check ... [ Read More ]
Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer

Photo of the Day

Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer Berthoud, Colorado September 30, 2009   ... [ Read More ]
RachelGettingMarried
Movies

Rachel Getting Married (wish I’d RSVP’d “no”)

I just had one of those “wow I’m glad I didn’t go to the theater to see that movie” moments. “Rachel Getting Married” is  the indie flick from that snagged Anne Hathaway an Oscar  best-actress nomination in 2008. She did ... [ Read More ]
September 29, 2009. Loveland, Colorado. Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer

Photo of the Day

Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer Loveland, Colorado  September 29, 2009 ... [ Read More ]
Surrogates Poster
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“Surrogates” – Don’t over think, just enjoy

   Rated R Directed by Jonathan Mostow Starring Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, James Francis Ginty Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 3.5/5 Word of Warning: Don’t over think it, just enjoy. I’ve been at odds with the ... [ Read More ]
Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer
Dining, Uncategorized

All draft beers $1 – every day at Sanford’s Grub & Pub

Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer What is going on at Sanford’s Grub & Pub?  Last night we  visit their Ft. Collins, Colorado  location at 1526 Oakridge Drive (just south of Harmony Road). This is a favorite spot to meet up with ... [ Read More ]