First day of Winter  Read More

There’s little else in this world that makes me more excited than finding a good bakery. It’s almost like finding that mystery twenty dollar bill in your pocket, but if that twenty was a fifty. Lucky for me, I stumbled upon a beautiful bakery storefront while strolling through the neighborhood of Five Points. It’s not hard to miss though, as The Rolling Pin Bakeshop, or Rolling Pin for short, sticks out like an elegant swan in a party of pigeons on Welton Street. Surprisingly, it wasn’t a huge display of delicious pastries that first drew my eye. The twinkling holiday lights,... Read More

Frosty Colorado Mornings  Read More

It was only two years ago that the Broncos were hoisting the Lombardi Trophy as glitter rained down LoDo. Missing the playoff’s last year was unfortunate, but most of Orange Country assumed that with another year of growth in Trevor Siemian, the rise of Paxton Lynch, a few coaching changes, and Von Miller and company, Denver would again challenge for supremacy.  But after an eight-game losing streak filled with turnovers, blow-outs, and eventual playoff elimination, the real challenge was whether I could survive the rest of the season. Confessions of a Bronco fan: I became upset that NFL regulations... Read More

Another warm, late December day.  Read More

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Cold Nights Under the Stars  Read More

Silver Dollar Lake  Read More

I’m told that Star Wars  was the first movie I ever saw. My parents made the fairly questionable decision to take two-year-old me to a crowded theater, and my gut tells me it was probably my mother’s idea. At some point, Dad probably said, “It’s not like he’ll remember it.* What’s the point?” Mom probably insisted due to the principle of it, and now there’s a strain of George Lucas’ magnum opus winding its way through the DNA of my childhood. Hardly original, right? For most of us, that’s the reason Star Wars is inexorably tied up in feelings of nostalgia. The warm blanket.... Read More

With the holidays quickly approaching, I’m sure there are still those who have gifts to buy.  Giving the gift of hemp this holiday season is sure to excite any Cannabis lover and any environmentally or health conscious person!  If you’re already a hemp supporter like me, asking for gifts made from hemp could promote conversations for those that may not be aware of the many items made from the plant! If you’re already finished with your holiday shopping and would still like to include hemp for the season, you could make a food dish that introduces hemp for your next holiday get together!... Read More