This week's column could also have easily been titled, "The Tale of Two Attitudes." Unfortunately this past week I had a freak accident and ended up crushing the big toe on my left foot. While I … more

Jennifer has her hands full this spring with three seniors. One is graduating from high school, one is graduating from college, and one gets a discount at Red Lobster. That's me. I just love the … more

To conduct a nationwide search for a new superintendent in 2014, Jefferson County Public Schools hired consulting company Ray & Associates. The firm notified hundreds of potential candidates and received more than 60 applications, then used feedback … more

Although I shouldn't be surprised anymore, I was when President Trump announced his not even thinly veiled, self-serving tax cut. After promising to cut middle-income taxes and target the rich, … more

Fake news is a real thing ... no matter who proclaims it. When I was studying to become a journalist as an undergrad, there were only the Big Three network TV newscasts, AM radio news, and a … more

With the springtime officially upon us and trees, shrubs, and flowers all taking root, it has inspired me to share with you some thoughts that run through my mind as I watch springtime come into full … more

Let's pile into the car and drive to the mall. It used to be an event, and sometimes a road trip from Nowhere, Colorado, for a day of shopping at a big city's retailers or mall. Now? Stores … more

If there’s a better part of summer than music under the stars, I don’t know what it is. Colorado has no shortage of picturesque locations for summer concerts, and while everyone is well aware of places like Red Rocks, many more intimidate venues exist that provide a lovely setting for some classic acts. more

On Nov. 30, Jennifer Laber was found dead with her two sons, ages 3 and 5, in the family minivan outside a closed Sports Authority. Just two months later, on Jan. 30, Cristi Benavides and her … more