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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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Movies, Uncategorized

Documentary on dolphin slaughter in Japan has ties to Colorado

A new documentary receiving critical acclaim was filmed by Boulder-based photographer Louie Psihoyos. Psihoyos, a twenty-year veteran as a National Geographic photographer, made “The Cove,” with activist and former Flipper trainer, Ric O’Berry.  Because of Psihoyos Boulder  connection, several ... [ Read More ]
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Bent Fork Grill serves up more than just great ambiance

I am a fan of the Bent Fork Grill for several reasons. First, it is Colorado-owned and operated and second, the food is dependably good. We’ve been going to the location… continue reading review here ... [ Read More ]
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Books, Uncategorized

"Julie & Julia" the perfect excuse for a girls' night

As my girlfriends will tell you, I need no  excuse to organize a girls’ night out, but “Julie  & Julia,” coming to theaters this Friday, is the perfect excuse! For a  brief, yet wonderful,  moment in time, I belonged ... [ Read More ]
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"Orphan" there's something wrong with this movie

This is not my favorite genre of film. “The Ring” (2004) kept me up for two straight nights, but this one isn’t quite as frightening as “The Ring.” In fact, the previews of “Orphan” were continue reading review. ... [ Read More ]
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Loveland loves sculpture

Each summer, on the second weekend in August, an internationally renowned event occurs in Loveland, Colorado. In the weeks leading up to the grand affair, giant figures can be seen making their way into town, via large flatbed trucks ... [ Read More ]
Lunch time rush at A&W located at 802 Mt. Avenue
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Frosty goodness in Berthoud, Colorado

Nothing says “summer” like a frosty mug of root beer, and nothing is  as American as A&W.   Berthoud, Colorado, located 30 miles south of Fort Collins,  has had a geniune A&W for over three decades. Read my review ... [ Read More ]
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A FREE event in Northern Colorado!

The Larimer County Fair & Rodeo is celebrating  130 years  this weekend.   The fair starts today (Friday, July 31) at 4 p.m.   The fair is held at the Budweiser Events Centerin Loveland, Colorado. It  runs today through August ... [ Read More ]
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What to do, what to do, this weekend

Where can you see a juggler, a magician and a guy dressed as barbarian – eat steak on a stick, a turkey leg and wash it down with ice cold hard cider – ride a camel, try your hand ... [ Read More ]
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Movies, Uncategorized

"The Hurt Locker" earns a rare 5 out of 5 rating

This movie is set in Iraq in 2004, and despite the location and subject matter, the writer and director stayed away from politics. Instead they concentrated on the things that make an excellent war movie … continue reading this ... [ Read More ]
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Dining, Uncategorized

Pub Review – Patrick Carroll's

Photo by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer I finally had the chance to visit Patrick Carroll’s Irish Pub.     Find out if I think this one qualifies as a pub, or just another bar.   Read my review here. ... [ Read More ]