What if one of the most important life skills isn’t part of the curriculum?  People always ask how I got into conflict resolution work. My answer: personal experience.  Like many of us, I was never formally taught these kinds of skills until my twenties. (It’s never too late, but they would’ve been really helpful before adulthood).  I grew interested in...

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Founded by a local hospitality duo, Pete’s Pub brings old-fashioned tavern charm, cold pints, lively trivia, and an unpretentious community-first vibe to Colorado Boulevard. In a city increasingly dominated by ultra-sleek cocktail lounges, highly curated brewery concepts, and flash-in-the-pan nightlife trends, finding a genuine, unpretentious local watering hole can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Enter Pete’s...

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The crash happened here. The driver who caused it went back to Texas. Now what? It is a situation that comes up more than people expect in Colorado, especially in a state that draws millions of out-of-state visitors every summer. A driver from another state rear-ends someone on I-70. A tourist runs a red light in Denver and hits a...

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The Jefferson Barbershop was founded in 2023 by Autumn and Matthew Mitchell-Cupp with a simple mission: to provide exceptional grooming services in a clean, welcoming, and professional environment at prices that won’t break the bank. Located in the heart of Denver’s beautiful Jefferson Park neighborhood, just 0.4 miles from Empower Field at Mile High, we’re proud to serve our community...

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Most of us aren’t fighting because we don’t care. We’re fighting because we care deeply.  In my last article, we decided that conflict is like fire. Remember that? (If not, refresh your memory here – it’s important for what I’m going to say next).  If we agree that conflict and fire have similarities, it’s important that we also consider the...

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Every year, the stretch of road between Memorial Day and Labor Day earns the same grim nickname: the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. It is not a metaphor. It is a pattern backed by years of data, and it starts right now. Between May and September of 2023, there were 351 fatal crashes in Colorado, according to the Colorado Department...

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With Denver traffic fatalities rising sharply in 2025–2026, learn the statute of limitations, comparative fault rules, and why contacting a Denver car accident attorney immediately after a crash is critical.

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From the tropical island of Dominica to the mountain peaks of Colorado, entrepreneur Elvis “Papi” Edwards is reshaping the sun care industry with his breakout brand, Dr. Jimmy’s. Founded on a unique blend of clean science, cultural authenticity, and environmental responsibility, this hemp-based skincare line is rapidly gaining national attention. The brand’s success is anchored by its flagship product: a...

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Online casino ads promise easy money. A few clicks, a deposit, and suddenly you are staring at a $2,500 bonus. It sounds simple, almost risk-free. That’s the hook. What often gets missed is how those offers actually work once you accept them. Most players don’t read the terms closely, and that’s where the trouble starts. What looks like a quick...

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Conflict is part of every relationship. This monthly series explores new ways to think about it, talk about it, and move through it. Let’s explore an analogy together: is fire good, or bad? The answer I hear most often is: It depends. To that I say, yes… but what does it depend on? Maybe you’re thinking it depends on whether...

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