Under the Influence: Flight from hell cured my fear
Are you one of the many travelers who fear flying? Do you panic days before a flight and require deep-breathing techniques to get through security? Do you have an entire...
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Under the Influence: More than a soccer tournament
I genuinely love a sports tournament of any kind. I love the drama, the victories, the crushing defeats. I’m all in. So despite the fact that I couldn’t explain the...
Under the Influence: Naps are not the answer
If you have read this column for any length of time, you know that I have some issues with sleep. Specifically, I don’t really know how to do it. I...
Under the Influence: Children force us to contemplate life choices
Last weekend, my 4-year-old niece stayed with me while her parents spent a few quiet days in the mountains on a “babymoon.” Virginia is definitely my sister’s kid; she’s stubborn,...
Under the Influence: Sustained by small victories
Last week at a local brewery, the mood inside the women’s restroom was one of absolute euphoria. Due to the simple fact that there were more men than women in...
Under the Influence: Serious GoT FOMO
I have never seen “Game of Thrones.” I know it’s not edgy to not watch it. I have seen your memes telling me that not participating in mainstream entertainment is...
Under the Influence: Goodbye to a bold Buff
When someone dies, people often speak of them in platitudes. Let's be honest, not everyone "lit up the room.
Under the Influence: This is a problem that needs solving
Let's talk about sleep, baby. Are you getting any? I know all my mom friends are slowly, defeatedly shaking their heads no. But lack of sleep does not seem to...
Under the Influence: Dirt and sunshine are good for the soul
The sun is out. This week promises a combination of 70 degree days, thunderstorms and some lingering snow. It's officially spring in Colorado. More importantly, it's garden-planning season. I have...
Under the Influence: Mercury is scapegoat for March madness
What is it about springtime that is so unsettling? Everyone seems positively antsy for summer yet not ready to let go of winter. The weather itself doesn't quite know how...