By Kathryn White I appreciate many things about writing this column and ranking high among them is the growing list of interesting people who have become my sources. In 2022 I leaned on more than […]
By Jill Carstens “Conversation stimulates, excites, and enables us to rise above ourselves. When we share ideas, when we press an argument, our minds are strengthened and stimulated,” asserts a 2014 “Psychology Today” article. As […]
By The Owners of Local 46 Sometimes it’s hard to find the words, today is one of those days. It’s hard to properly express the overwhelming gratitude we have for our community, you. Local 46 […]
Last week, I worked with 11 families with young children in Denver. I spent time with each family, showing them how playing with simple tools, like bubble solution and pipe cleaners, or water and plastic […]
Why must fentanyl possession be treated differently than other substances? It, a synthetic opioid, is 60 times more potent than morphine and 30 times stronger than heroin. It is being laced into other pills, leading to […]
Don’t worry, it’s not your eyes, it’s Norwegian. “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” Getting outside is more important than ever. Vitamin D strengthens our immune systems and sunlight increases serotonin which boosts […]
The Internet has certainly made life easier during this time of COVID 19 and lockdowns. I’m not Facebook’s biggest fan, but I can certainly say I’ve been able to reconnect with out-of-state cousins I have […]
There is so much information and confusion going on about the coming school year. Instead of attempting to make sense of it I am going to offer praise to the teachers, who are so often […]
Rabbi Manuel Laderman, founding rabbi of the old West Colfax neighborhood’s Hebrew Educational Alliance, hosted memorable monthly book reviews at the social hall of the famous west side synagogue. Hundreds of people from all over […]
Happy August to the residents of Northwest Denver. Denver Police District 1 is hopeful that everyone is continuing to have a safe and healthy summer with all the challenges that are currently occurring. I want […]
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