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  • In the Shape of a Heart

    By Mike Haskins Of all the four letter words, none has ever caused the disruption, despair, or cruelty and pain of the one we celebrate each February. Red is...

    • February 2, 2026
  • Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

    By Ellen Bryant I’m sure that many of you share the feeling I’ve had lately when hovering over the meat case at the grocery store, sifting through packages that...

    • February 2, 2026
  • Heart Health Awareness Month: Know Your Numbers

    February is Heart Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder that understanding your key health numbers is one of the most powerful steps you can take to protect your heart....

    • February 2, 2026
  • Video Calling 101: Staying Connected with Family

    Video calling has become one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to stay connected with family, especially when loved ones live far away or busy schedules make in-person...

    • February 2, 2026
  • Colorado State capitol building
    Becoming Colorado

    By Mike Haskins This year marks Colorado’s 150th birthday as a state. As we look at her now, the beauty is unfaded. The blue in her sky colored eyes...

    • January 1, 2026
  • Resolution

    By Mike Haskins res·o·lu·tion 1. A firm decision to do or not to do something; 2. The sharpness and detail of a picture; 3. The act of solving a...

    • January 1, 2026
  • banana pudding
    Rocking the Banana Boat

    By Ellen Bryant Many families have traditional components to their holiday meals, either cherished recipes, favorite dishes, or long standing prep responsibilities. In my family, it’s a requirement to...

    • January 1, 2026
  • Healthy Habits After 55: Small Changes That Stick

    January often brings a renewed sense of motivation. The new year feels like a fresh start, and many people set New Year’s resolutions focused on health. After 55, however,...

    • January 1, 2026
  • Irving Berlin and his wife, Ellin
    May Your Days Be Merry & Bright – Irving Berlin

    By Mike Haskins Would you be surprised to know that the biggest selling Christmas song of all time, with more than 50 million copies sold, is also the biggest...

    • December 1, 2025
  • Nellie Ross, Wyoming governor
    The First Woman Governor

    By Margaret Laybourn  Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote and the first to elect a woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross in 1922. Her...

    • December 1, 2025