Really, I just want to talk about Tolkien…

It makes me feel awkward because I like to just learn about people as people and not necessarily what they do for work. Am I interested in your WHY and what drives you? Absolutely! But I am also intensely interested in your dorkdom. Do you have an opinion on whether Balrog’s have wings? Do you […]

Mental Health: A Shared Civic Priority

Therapy, medication, and professional support absolutely matter. They save lives. But the truth is, most people don’t start there and many never get there at all.  That’s because access is only part of the equation. There’s also stigma. There’s cultural mistrust. There’s a basic discomfort many people feel when trying to name what’s happening inside […]

We’re All Part of the Mess

It’s civic.  Here’s the thing: We have a problem in Colorado—and in the country, frankly. When something breaks in society, too many people look to the public sector as if it’s “their problem.” Boy, why doesn’t city council, the mayor, the Governor, the council, the Congress do something about that.  Government is charged with creating […]