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Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, w…
Humans have always h…
Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, was often interpreted as displeasure on behalf of those same beings—a punishment for failing to observe proper rituals. It doesn’t take a history scholar to understand this impulse. Weather, now as then, is both an enemy and ally. On one hand, it provides everything from the raw material for food—sunlight driving photosynthesis, wind the primary method of plants spreading their seeds—to …
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, ge…
Sometimes, writing a…
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, getting splashed in a Halloween horror show in the basement of a spaghetti emporium, sweating through a DIY D&D in a comic shop, savoring (har har!) Sweeney Todd’s enraged high notes, and trying to quiet my howling dog in a public house. I’ve found myself in some odd and awkward scenarios. To update the metaphor, writing this column is a lot like drunk-clicking through an endless algorithm o…
Jessie Hanson
January 8, 2020
Brooke Svitak
April 13, 2020
"I have a tattoo on my foot that says, 'The Journey is the reward'. My two sense behind that is don't be so focused or worried about what's to come, every moment that happens between each destination …
"I have a tattoo on …
"I have a tattoo on my foot that says, 'The Journey is the reward'. My two sense behind that is don't be so focused or worried about what's to come, every moment that happens between each destination in life is what's important. Be here now." - Alysa Fritz
Brooke Svitak
July 5, 2016
"I make unique handmade jewlery inspired by the journey we call life. It's called Swaha Designs. Svä-ˈhä means to be at peace with the past while being at ease with where the future takes you."…
"I make unique handm…
"I make unique handmade jewlery inspired by the journey we call life. It's called Swaha Designs. Svä-ˈhä means to be at peace with the past while being at ease with where the future takes you." - Monica Peterson
Brooke Svitak
June 27, 2016
"I've been embraced by a new community. That's what happens when you're finally honest about who you are; you find others like you."- Chaz Bono
"I've been embrace…
"I've been embraced by a new community. That's what happens when you're finally honest about who you are; you find others like you."- Chaz Bono
Brooke Svitak
June 21, 2016
"The toughest decision of my life was whether or not to break from my comfort zone and move to a new city. I was sick of the status quo and felt uninspired by the same old environment I had seen all o…
"The toughest decisi…
"The toughest decision of my life was whether or not to break from my comfort zone and move to a new city. I was sick of the status quo and felt uninspired by the same old environment I had seen all of my life. I felt like I was stagnating and not striving to pursue my passions. It was difficult to leave my hometown where I knew I was safe and had good friends and a solid support network. I didn't know a lot of things, where I would live, how I would make new friends, if i'd be happy here... But I knew it was worth the risk. Life is all about making decisions. Whether it’s which photo is bet…
Brooke Svitak
June 6, 2016
“I don’t like acknowledging my problems, because I know acknowledging them means I need to deal with them. It’s interesting how we can have good intentions but fail anyway. The truth h…
“I don…
“I don’t like acknowledging my problems, because I know acknowledging them means I need to deal with them. It’s interesting how we can have good intentions but fail anyway. The truth hurts but it’s redemptive. The song, ‘Great Escape’ by Patrick Watson, is a great description of how I handle facing my problems.” – Eric Carlson
Brooke Svitak
May 31, 2016
“The two people that are most influential in my life are my grandpa and my father. Their work ethic, beliefs, and how they carry themselves during rough and good times have always been inspiring.”…
“The two people th…
“The two people that are most influential in my life are my grandpa and my father. Their work ethic, beliefs, and how they carry themselves during rough and good times have always been inspiring.” Ryan Burgess
Brooke Svitak
May 30, 2016
"I'm ready to let go of looking for someone to fulfill me." - Katia Orozco
"I'm ready to let go…
"I'm ready to let go of looking for someone to fulfill me." - Katia Orozco
Brooke Svitak
May 26, 2016
“I’m always having to hold myself together so that people can fall apart in front of me and ask for my care. I’m ready to be a big, blubbery mess and have somebody else put me back together.” …
“I’m always havi…
“I’m always having to hold myself together so that people can fall apart in front of me and ask for my care. I’m ready to be a big, blubbery mess and have somebody else put me back together.” – Monique Roberts
Brooke Svitak
May 24, 2016
"I try to take a photo of myself every time I’m going through an intense emotion. I take these portraits because it’s congruent. What I’m seeing on the surface is what’s in tune in the inside.…
"I try to take a pho…
"I try to take a photo of myself every time I’m going through an intense emotion. I take these portraits because it’s congruent. What I’m seeing on the surface is what’s in tune in the inside. Taking a portrait allows me to witness my emotions. It’s important for us to embody our emotions but not let them define us." – AJ Delp
Brooke Svitak
May 23, 2016
"The entirety of my body, mind, and soul is different. The past five month’s here in Colorado have been astronomically sympathetic and it starts and ends with health. I owe it to Colorado for restor…
"The entirety of my …
"The entirety of my body, mind, and soul is different. The past five month’s here in Colorado have been astronomically sympathetic and it starts and ends with health. I owe it to Colorado for restoring and healing my heart. Recommendations & Things Learned: i. Colorado weather is better than brunch. ii. I’ve memorized over 100 sunrises and sunsets and it trumps sleeping in. iii. If you can cook every night, do it. iv. Friendships are like dog hair to a lint roller. They’re fricken important, okay? v. Go to bed early and wake up the same. vi. Wearing an actual win…
Brooke Svitak
May 19, 2016
"I'm the preacher for the poor man. Running track was a lot easier than playing the guitar." Howard Johnson
"I'm the preacher fo…
"I'm the preacher for the poor man. Running track was a lot easier than playing the guitar." Howard Johnson
Brooke Svitak
May 18, 2016
"I strongly believe in the love of my family." - Patrick H
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"I strongly believe in the love of my family." - Patrick H
Brooke Svitak
May 12, 2016
"One thing I know to be true is that I am here but I don’t know why." - Eric Heltne
"One thing I know to…
"One thing I know to be true is that I am here but I don’t know why." - Eric Heltne
Brooke Svitak
May 10, 2016
“This is my own haircut and this is my own beard trim. I did it all with scissors. I studied that stuff all my life. I studied to be a barber, but I never got a job at it because it doesn’t pay no…
“This is my own ha…
“This is my own haircut and this is my own beard trim. I did it all with scissors. I studied that stuff all my life. I studied to be a barber, but I never got a job at it because it doesn’t pay no money. My Grandfather kept me out of it. My grandfather lived to be 87 years old. My father died before I was born, so I was raised by my grandfather. My grandfather said, ‘the most important thing when you get depressed and you’re down on your luck, is to stick in there man.’ I went along with my grandfathers wishes after I got older. His wishes were that I got a job, which I did. His…
Brooke Svitak
May 9, 2016
“You know what I’ve learned recently? Self-love trumps any external love. It has to be an inside job. That’s what I know to be true.” – Cate Durrett
“You know what I…
“You know what I’ve learned recently? Self-love trumps any external love. It has to be an inside job. That’s what I know to be true.” – Cate Durrett
Brooke Svitak
May 3, 2016
What’s one thing you both learned from the friendship? “We have the same birthday! We celebrated it together last year for the first time. We made the most of it, had a little kicker” What…
What’s one thing y…
What’s one thing you both learned from the friendship? “We have the same birthday! We celebrated it together last year for the first time. We made the most of it, had a little kicker” What are you both proud of? “We’re at the library right now” - Elizabeth Yuguchi & Grace Degrich
Brooke Svitak
May 2, 2016
"Relationships will tear you apart, but rebuild you in a weird way." - Jordan Jarvis
"Relationships will …
"Relationships will tear you apart, but rebuild you in a weird way." - Jordan Jarvis
Brooke Svitak
May 1, 2016
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