We all get stuck. Usually you have an inkling about what’s buggin’ you, but distract yourself into thinking you don’t. Other times the "what"just keeps slipping out of your hands like a snake covered in baby oil. It slithers into the background out of sight, but you feel its presence, lurking in the shadows. Thoughts about the “what” keep you on edge because you don’t know when its finally going to peek out, tongue flickering, to make the big reveal. No way to prepare. And even though there … [Read more...]
Relationship Realities
February 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ahh, relationships. In the wake of Valentine’s dust, relationships are on the brain. It is a time of year when we are programmed to critique and evaluate our connections, and are left with two obvious evaluations: we like our relationships or we don’t. When I reference relationships I mean all of them, because love isn’t just romantic. Its your kooky Mom who insists on sending you random childhood artifacts, as much as its your best friend from junior high who still calls to complain like its … [Read more...]
The Fort Collins Taste Blends Community, Creative Food for a Good Cause
May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
"The Taste", hosted at the Fort Collins Hilton last week was about more than fancy food samples; it was about bringing together caring members of the community to raise money for the Food Bank of Larimer County and Neighbor to Neighbor. Over 30 local, non-chain restaurants from Fort Collins, Wellington, Windsor and Loveland participated and prepared food for an expected crowd of over 700 potential tasters. Some offered special menu items just for the event prepared in the on-site kitchen, … [Read more...]