If you’ve been anywhere around Boulder this weekend, you’ve seen the plume of smoke caused by the Cold Springs Fire above Nederland. This fire, caused by the mindless neglect of a campfire, has claimed 8 homes, burnt over 600 acres, and displaced almost 2,000 people so far. These numbers seem staggering, but it could have […]

Most of us approach the summer movie season with a kind of resigned dread. We’re confronted with a vast wasteland of sequels, remakes, terrible comedies and cheap horror movies. It can feel like you’re getting punched in the face by CGI, or walloped by an obnoxiously loud kid’s movie. Worst of all is the feeling […]

In Colorado it costs an average of over $43,000 per homeless person to be sheltered. At The Inn Between of Longmont it only costs $2,717 per individual to be housed and provided a pathway out of homelessness. The Inn Between of Longmont is a supportive housing program that provides 72 units of supportive housing, case management and life-skills […]

“I’m just very eager to do something of value in my life, but all that “working to live” stuff makes it very difficult. I wish life didn’t depend on money as much as it does. I feel like people would be living fuller and more satisfying lives if it didn’t” – Jacob Cole

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, […]