A few years ago, I was given an assignment to cover a romance novel writing convention in Thornton. The whole scenario had a “stranger in a strange land” quality to it: me in the waning half of my feminist rage…
In general, I carry a heaping bushel of disdain for holidays and their seemingly contrived celebrations. I’m not talking about Christmas or the candy carnivals of Halloween and Easter. I’m talking about The Days: those observances that fuel the greeting…
So often I bump into those “super stoked” newcomers who live for winter weekends when they make the pilgrimage up I-70, not bothered by horrid traffic or blizzard conditions. Or those guys—you know, the ones who spend more time in…
In Colorado, the Realtor often doubles as a runner, the cook as a climber. But balancing work and play can be painful. Athletes and experts give you tips on rest, recovery and the myth of the weekend warrior.
Leon Thompson, is yellowscene.com’s new political blogger, whose academic background includes: graduate studies in urban-suburban administration, a degree in history with a minor in secondary education, and an accounting degree. Professionally, he has years of information technology, finance, corporate retail,…
There are some things that deserve more than plain old derision and public scorn—actions so heinous and loathsome that incredulous ridicule just isn’t quite enough. Like mixing 30-year-old Scotch with 7-Up.
We had a death in the family this winter. She was a beautiful, gracefully aged gem, the matriarch of our entire populace. She had guided us through tragedy, triumph and turbulence with a steely resolve, steady hand and strong leadership.…
I have seen the end of film, and while it may not be pretty, it is certainly sharp. Movies aren’t about to disappear. As long as there is an auteur with a digital recording device and iMovie on his or…
The postponement of the digital television conversion last month revealed the truth about the way Americans view their television: as an inalienable right.