So far in my adult life, I have lived in some of the country’s most expensive places. In Manhattan, where I first went to school, I was on a fairly generous scholarship from the university I attended, and was thusly shielded from many of New York’s financial perils, but they were always in full view […]

Holly here loves to run. There is no other feeling like it to her. The beautiful outdoors of Boulder, Colorado keeps her calm and sane. It’s Holly’s therapy. It’s the simple things that matter in life, and the simple things are what makes her smile unconditionally. Nature is three things in her eyes.  1. What […]

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. […]

“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 […]

“Someone asked [the Dalai Lama] what is the purpose of life, and he said it was happiness. It’s simple, to the point, and obvious, but no one ever actually understands it. It would be nice to get to that point of pure happiness like he is.”

“I moved here 8 years ago from Hungary. It’s just a nice area, lots of green! The family loves it here too. Me and the family go out to the mountains a lot, and our favorite restaurant is right up the road.” – Zoltan Horsanyi

“Happy Father’s Day to my dad! I appreciate everything you do for me. Thanks for the support. Love you lots!”

“I want to be happy and watch my kids grow. I want to watch them have grandchildren and just lead a good life. You can’t replace that, you know? You can replace material things, but you can’t replace happiness.” – Tammy Perry