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My Daugher with Cammi Granato

This past weekend, Cammi Granato was inducted into the USA Hockey Hall of Fame, along with Mike Richter, Brian Leetch and Brett Hull. If you don’t follow hockey, these names might mean little to you, but that’s okay, I’ll cut you a break and get right to the meat of this post. During her whirlwind tour around the Denver Metro this past week, Cammi took part in a hockey event at the Apex, home to the Arvada Girls Hockey program. In attendance were numerous girls from all over the metro, skating, eating, and laughing. One would not really be thinking of marketing in such a setting, but the business person in me could not help but think about it.   The rest of the story...

Being an ice hockey coach for the YMCA for the last 8 years, it’s easy for me to see the joy kids have while being part of a team, being accepted no matter their shape, sex, color, or ability. My locker room is filled with smiling faces and laughing kids, and I know that these kids have made friendships that will last them for years to come. Some of these kids have been in my locker room the entire time I’ve coached! It’s a place where all kids feel safe, are made to feel valued, and where they can reach out to others for support and guidance. Unfortunately, there are kids right here in my community that never get this experience. The reason I’m helping fundraise for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign this year is simple…I want ALL kids to have this great experience.

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Most days I’m listening to Internet radio through iTunes. The huge diversity of selections is hard to beat. One station I found recently is called Mountain Chill, located under the ambient section in iTunes, where you can find a host of music, podcasts, talk, etc., if you download their program.  I was delighted to discover this station plays really great music to work or cook by, but also included in the broadcast are voices of real people, and no commercials. They also highlight areas around their town that are great destinations in a segment they call “Chill Spots“, should you come for a visit or live nearbyt. It’s like combining travel tips with the soundtrack that gets you there. An excellent listen for any of you creatives out there, they have evocative setlists and oh, by the way, they’re right here in Colorado, in Ouray!

Alright, now this post is speaking of things second hand, but I consider my husband a reliable source. He finally got an opportunity to shop at Sunflower Market in Boulder this week. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so excited about a grocery shopping excursion. He came home with more produce than ever seen him buy, he stocked the pantry with things usually left to me to bring home. The bottom line, the prices, selection, and overall experience made him want to go again. I knew when I received their weekly flyer that things were different in this store, not your ordinary health food shop. No, quite the opposite, they have turned the natural food shopping experience into something accessible to everyone with every kind of budget. Compare that to their competitor, Whole Foods (or as we quip, Whole Paycheck) and you’ll find at Sunflowers, you’ll be coming home with a heavier wallet for once. I can’t wait to head over myself, but for now, my husband’s shopping spree makes it unnecessary.   The rest of the story...

We have a favorite local Mexican Restaurant we like to dine in, but occasionally, the week is too crazy and we order for take out. We like this place for a couple reasons; the food is great, the service is too, and the margaritas are generous. But I digress, this particular evening we called to order and were greeted with this: “Good Evening, El Senor Sol. What can we prepare for you?” Wow, how nice is that? I felt kind of special and rattled off our order. My DH went to pick up our meal and returned, but once I saw the bag, I knew something was wrong…it was a little light. Ahhh, shucks, they missed our friend’s order in there. I called over and let them know of this oversight and they were immediately apologetic and begged us to come back, they would correct everything. Fortunately, the place is just around the corner, so back my DH goes. Upon returning this time, he came back with the missing order, which they comped and and added 4 sopapillas, free of charge. My husband said they were so sweet, he almost felt bad.   The rest of the story...