There are few things that rile me up as much as presidential politics, and one of them is commuting. In both instances, I find myself restless, frustrated, irritated, and sometimes angry. There’s never much I can do to make the situation better … more

Girls high school gymnastics in Colorado faces a difficult routine each season. Challenges include facilities, handling expensive equipment, dealing with club teams and the fact that athletes for most teams come from here and there. This … more

In response to the article by Crystal Anderson, “Shift eyed at Jeffco middle schools” article, nearly $100 million of the $535 million bond request is allocated to moving sixth graders to middle schools. There are a few items that need further … more

On my daily commute, the bike runs parallel to the road for a stretch. I pass dozens of walkers and riders, many of whom have a routine, just as I do. Soon after I began this route, I recognized a pair of people, a man and a woman probably 10 years … more

Sometimes, the greatest gifts are not even ones that the givers intended to give. I have watched, over the course of the last eight months, a strong, intelligent man dwindle away until he resembles a concentration camp survivor. The diagnosis of … more

Basketball is the only high school team sport in the state without a mercy rule, but the Colorado High School Activities Association Board of Directors is scheduled to vote on adopting one at its … more

As you’re reading this, things have probably gone back to normal. As I’m writing this, the news, the sports, and the calendar are all reminding me that this day, September 11th, is not a normal day. And yet, as I look around at my Facebook … more

When traveling, one of the easiest ways to bring a piece of home along is music. You can be in the most unfamiliar of places, surrounded by sounds, sights and smells that are all completely new, and still find familiar ground when your favorite … more

There’s no reason not to have a Colorado plan for Zika virus. We have watched as the virus has spread across the tropic and sub-tropic areas of Central and South America and the Carribbean. So why should we care about Zika in Colorado? One … more

The ability to give a focused and meaningful presentation is a great skill to master. To engage and persuade your audience to take a desired action is a very useful skill add to your toolbox. The good news — this is an acquired skill. Some are … more