Columnists
Winning Words
Hope may not be a strategy, but then again it just might be, especially when we tie it to encouragement. Although I have personally limited the amount of time I spend reading or watching the news, …
Coming Attractions
Never underestimate the power of a good story. They can provide comfort, particularly during challenging times like the one the world is currently living through. So, it’s with a sigh of relief …
Financial Strategies
Ancient Greek philosophers taught valuable lessons that are still relevant today. “Change is the only constant in life” from Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher from 500 BCE¹ is one of my …
Winning Words
“You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.” - Zig Ziglar Imagine waking up every day, reminding ourselves of Zig’s quote above. How …
Quiet Desperation
Mother Nature spent more time naming some of her children than she did others. Allegedly it took her three days to come up with “platypus.” It’s known she spent over an hour deciding on …
Coming Attractions
One of the most common pieces of advice couples receive at weddings is a reminder that marriage, like any long-term relationship, isn’t always easy. What is easy is for people in these …
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Letters to the Editor
Support our schools When my husband and I stepped into Homestead Elementary in 2009 for a tour, the administrator said, “The first thing you need to know is that our voters approved the 2008 ballot …
Protect kids’ health As an early learning professional who works with child care providers across Colorado, I see first-hand the incredible impact quality early learning has on a child’s mind, …
A shout-out for Sonya Ellingboe As a longtime reader of the Independent, I am grateful that the paper still can find space for the Arts and Cultural articles by Sonya Ellingboe. Given all the grim …
RTD needs Edwards A lot of attention this November will focus on the presidential election. Even so, Highlands Ranch has a unique local election to consider and one of our neighbors is running to …
Vote for paid leave As the owner of a Littleton childcare center, I feel a deep calling to help our children get off to a good start in life. Yet, too many families in Colorado do not receive the …
Even the election playing field If I learned anything from the 2016 election, it’s that our democracy needs an overall reform, especially the way our votes are counted for president. As Coloradans, …
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