From birth to death, one of the most important parts of being human is the need for physical contact. Did you know that a firm hug can make you feel less negative emotion? Scientists found that getting a hug on the day of a conflict was linked to a slight rise in positive emotions and […]
Ghost Of is Diana Khoi Nguyen’s remarkable award-winning poetry debut; this collection is an extensive, jarring rumination on the loss by suicide of her younger brother — the ghost and principal muse of the work. Nguyen’s voice is augmented by family photographs which combine with her poetry to produce innovative multi-media forms; these give a deconstructed […]
Hello Everyone and Happy Monday! Are you ready for some motivation for this week? What if I could give you something better than just “motivation”? What if I could give you a tool that you can use every day to achieve your goals and vision for your life? If that sounds like something you would […]
Halloween celebration preparation is in full swing as we move past the first week of October. Crafts galore are being made, schools are celebrating homecoming, and at the end of this next week, National Coming Out Day allows people to start becoming their most authentic selves. Crafting Craziness If you have a little one under […]
One of the old Hollywood legends is about the genesis of 1937’s A Star Is Born. Allegedly, it was not-so-secretly about the relationship between Barbara Stanwyck and Frank Fay. While Fay was a success on Broadway, his film career fizzled. Stanwyck became a massive film star, and Fay worked out his resentment of her through […]
Lyricism at its Best Lurking deep along North College, way past the edge of what you think of when you hear “Old Town,” The Lyric stands proud as an independent theater. The Lyric boasts quality entertainment, airing movies both indoors and outdoors. They pride themselves on many of the things Fort Collins-ites hold dear: community […]
Colorado is known for more than just skiing, craft breweries and sports teams. After gold was first discovered in 1859, Colorado became home to the Gold Rush, bringing thousands of people west hoping to strike it rich. Mining proved to be profitable, as over 8 million ounces of gold was found throughout the state, which […]
It’s 2:01am. And, I want to go to sleep. Truly, I do. But, my mind is mulling over the current state of affairs in the Supreme Court nominations. I spent the better part of this afternoon really listening to the testimonies of both sides. But, let me be clear, this post has nothing to do […]
In 2018, an estimated 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and over 600 thousand people will die from the disease. Recently, a phase I trial was conducted testing a personalized vaccine’s ability to hold an aggressive group of cancers in check. The trial is the first step to […]
Hiking 14ers in Colorado has become popular to say the least. Often while hiking to a summit I see a family with kids in tow, donning t-shirts, shorts, water bottles, and maybe a few rain jackets spread amongst them. That is great and really during the summer, without storms in the forecast, that’s about all […]
