Walking along Pearl, I stopped to speak with Kale, an acupuncture student who was giving away free 5 minute sessions as part of his training. I had to stop and get his story. Kale was from Englewood originally, but for the last twenty years he travelled around the states and was in the Dominican Republic […]
The Conference, Defined: Maybe you’ve seen the parade of flags across Norlin Quad. Maybe you’ve wondered why Boulder seems extra crowded this week. With over 100 participants from around the world, a schedule of 200 events, and upwards of 70,000 attendees, campus is absolutely buzzing. The 68th annual Conference on World Affairs kicked off its […]
There isn’t a place Natalie doesn’t go without her dog, Bruno. This past weekend, Natalie and Bruno explored the back country of Nederland and enjoyed the warming weather. “Almost every weekend, we spend our days hiking together. He goes everywhere with me,” said Natalie. Just like her, Bruno was decked out in his own personal […]
All of the juices at Boulder’s local and organic pressed juice bar, Wonderpress, are absolutely amazing. The list isn’t long enough, but I’ve done my best to narrow it down to the 6 juices and nut milks at Wonderpress that you can never go wrong with. If you are new to pressed juice and other […]
What have you learned while living in the US? “Oh, so many things. The most important thing that I enjoy is that I see the differences in culture between mine and the culture here and I am able to kind of pick the parts that I like. You grow up doing something a certain way […]
In December of 2013, a wedding was scheduled in Yemen. This was not unusual and, with the exception of those participating, not particularly noteworthy. On December 13, the day of the wedding, a convoy consisting of approximately 60 people traveled from the home of the groom to a neighboring village where the bride lived. According […]
Among other things, cities are amalgams—a mix of geography, history, economics, and trends. Most of the time this blending is fairly subtle. Neighborhoods come and go, like the people that live in and define them. Businesses pop up, shut down. The baseline for life, or the signs thereof, have a fluidity to them that’s easy […]
“From being a story teller I’ve learned a lot about communication and about different cultures. I’m always interested in how you find elements of a story in different cultures…It teaches you lessons. It teaches you things about people and about nature and then about a way of life that isn’t around anymore, like through the […]
Happy Sunny Saturday, all! What’s on the agenda today? Well, it’s only 10m and it’s already 54 degrees and gorgeous. First thought that comes to mind? A sweet spot on the Sanitas Brewing Co. patio for a refreshing beer, McDevitt Tacos, and yard games. I know I’ve mentioned Sanitas Brewing Co. a few times now, […]
“I know how to turn away from the wrong crowd. When I had to leave my church, it was a Pentecostal church, and I left one night and they had weapons in the church and everything. They were going to try and hurt me. I left right on time. I got in the car, me […]