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...
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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...
Under the Influence: Intrepid travellers can fake it until they make it
A few months ago, my best friend's dad referred to me as an "intrepid traveller." I was flattered but also embarrassed. I have spent my entire life trying to cultivate...
Under the Influence: It’s Mr. Toad’s Frozen Escapade of Disaster out here
Hey guys, I want to let you in on a little secret. It snows in Colorado. "What are you talking about, Liz? I've heard Colorado weather is nothing but sunshine...
Under the Influence: A personal journey with salad
Many people make health and fitness the cornerstone of their New Year's resolution, and I am no different. For the last six months, I have been working out like a...
Under the Influence: Low expectations for the new year
This column is printed on Tuesdays, which means that by the time you read this, the New Year holiday will be over. As I write, it remains nothing more than...