The fireworks have been lit and the watermelon consumed. While the weather is still sizzling and the iced drinks are still in season, the Forth of July reminds us all that summer is fast on its way by. I’ve always found the moment when the last sparkler goes out to be a profoundly bittersweet moment. […]

“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    

On June 23rd, the people of the United Kingdom narrowly voted in a referendum to leave the European Union, ending the UK’s 41-year membership. Immediately, the world experienced negative economic feedback, as the British Pound dropped in value and stockbrokers everywhere missed expected returns. It has been nearly two weeks since the Brexit (British-exit) took […]

“Here’s the thing most people forget when it comes to the Fourth of July: The important thing about freedom isn’t having the chance to do whatever we want, whenever we want. It’s always having the opportunity to do what is right, even if the right thing is the hardest thing to do.” -Maximus Belin-Collart

24 years old isn’t far from childhood. It’s far enough that you have lingering memories, but you’re anxious to be a grown-up, particularly when everyone else seems more grown-up than you. It seems like everyone else knows what they’re doing, so you maybe have to fake it a little. It’s likely that these thoughts went […]

“In Boulder, I get out more often. I’m more active. I’m more in sync with the community and the things that are going on. I’m more focused on my studies because I am around people who are also passionate about the things they want to do. I get a lot more sunshine and walking and exercise, […]

“The only thing I have to say about life is live it to the fullest. The only thing I want is to play more!” – Al Ford

“We were all sitting around this big table – it was kind of like a family meal, and he walked in and sat in the middle of the table. The Dalai Lama was just sitting there and eating and talking. He talked a lot about compassion and education as a form of instilling compassion. You […]

This weekend marks the annual tradition of the bash at Folsom Field. There is a lot of music, food, fireworks, family fun, and a run from Ralphie (the best part). However, the fireworks aren’t bad either. This weekend also marks the return of the Summer Concert Series to Folsom Field as Dead & Company take […]

Fifty-eight percent of American adults own smartphones. If you spend more than two hours a day hunched over your phone, you might succumb to “tech neck”.  Tech neck is a condition that occurs when you spend too much time with your head tilted forward to read texts or other content on your smartphone.  At a15 […]