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Ok. You know how they say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?" Well, Benjamin Franklin was right. For example, do you tie your shoelaces once or do you double-tie them? Yesterday I was walking Emma, our dog, and I nearly tripped on my untied shoelaces. I looked down to see one foot on top of my lace and thought, "I could fall head first onto the pavement and break a hip or something." What is so hard about double-tying my shoes? It isn't hard to do, but it takes longer than tying...
"Each of us is more than the worst thing we've ever done." - Bryan Stevenson This quote presages the crux of a central theme of "Penitence," a novel by Kristin Koval and helps explain the book's title. Penitence is regret that rises to the level of sorrow. Sometimes it leads to penance which fuels action that is aimed at restorative justice, at reconciliation, and perhaps forgiveness. Koval asks the foundational question whether a terrible, unconscionable, one-time act can ever be forgiven and,...
ACROSS 3. Haystack 4. Lincoln 8. Dimit 10. Myers 12. setter 14. Native 15. guard 17. bike 18. ten 19. steals DOWN 1. Valentine 2. Chen 5. Colorado 6. tip 7. cemetery 9. tournament 11. Grange 12. Shaw 13. Robbins 16. Gould...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
Ok. What is on your mind these days? If you are like me, your mind has become a little numb during the recent deep freeze. Below-zero weather snaps happen every year, yet they always seem to take everyone by surprise. I hear, "It is so cold out there. It has never been this cold." It has. And it will be again next year. I am not a meteorologist, but I think we are probably about done with this year's deep-freezes. "Whew!" Right? Not so fast. Don't wish it all away. Do you remember Admiral Boom...
After a "Fishy Friday," you might be in the mood for a "Sizzling Saturday." Let's get our sizzle going with some excellent meat dishes. THE BEST PORK CHOPS These really are the best pork chops.The secret is the dry brine and reverse sear. Juicy and delicious every time. Top with a sauce of your choice. Ingredients: 6 bone-in or bone-out pork rib or loin chops cut 1 ½ inches thick 2 Tbsp. fine sea salt or Maldon salt 1 tsp. sugar 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided Directions: 1. The night...
ACROSS 2. COFA 3. food 5. coffee 7. meatballs 8. Rijksmuseum 11. soup 12. mixed 13. Friday 15. housing DOWN 1. state 2. ceramics 3. feed 4. bear 6. five 9. mountains 10. unified 14. Lopez...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
Nothing screams "fish" like Fridays. Fish sticks are a thing of the past with these delicious options. And no one can think "fish" without thinking about salmon and tuna (grilled, baked, burgers or salad). But special mention goes to tuna salad, a crowd favorite and much debated topic any time of year. Next week, the Courier Cookbook will offer Sizzling Saturdays focused on steak recipes (any kind of meat or meat products are welcome). Send your recipes to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com....
ACROSS 4. Loomis 5. Jensen 7. baseball 9. HUNCH 10. Rhodes 12. disability 14. adversity 15. Liberty 16. Nook 18. housing 19. soups DOWN 1. hooch 2. plein 3. pickleball 6. clarinet 8. Rubik 11. Enyart 13. astronauts 17. Skaggs...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
Ok. You know what is not ok? When you fall for one of those ubiquitous "loss leaders" without knowing what you are getting into. You know how it goes. You can't believe your good luck when you are offered a subscription for $1 for a year or a two-for-one deal you just can't pass up? Let me warn you, my friend, if it seems like you can't pass it up, you can. These "deals" are like a shiny penny that once grabbed, turns into a dark pouncing piece of stealth. Let me give you a couple of examples....
After "Meatless Mondays," "Taco Tuesday," and "Wicked Wednesdays," quench your thirst with "Thirsty Thursdays" elixirs. Alcohol is not required, but often desired. Enjoy some of these concoctions any day of the week. Sometimes Fridays are a challenge after waking up from Thirsty Thursdays. So next week, discover "Fishy Fridays." Send your favorite fish recipes to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com. Fish in any form are welcome including, tacos revisited, stew, grilled, fried, sandwiches, or wh...
ACROSS 7. Cimminis 8. art 10. Joeseppi 11. Quesada 12. football DOWN 1. minimum 2. Easton 3. Bergeson 4. wine 5. Enyart 6. wrestlers 7. Cupid 9. five 12. Fay...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
ACROSS 2. French 5. Enyart 6. compose 9. Larsen 14. scholarships 15. parks 17. helping 20. Wyoming 22. four 23. graduation DOWN 1. tree 3. champion 4. infants 7. occupational 8. Sales 10. Disneyland 11. Porchfront 12. unified 13. Fay 16. wicked 18. Prum 19. Gart 20. wine 21. five...
Ok. Call me old school, but when I get a text from someone I barely know that starts with "Hey," I assume it is spam. Who says just, "Hey?" Apparently, everyone. The manner in which we communicate has changed in my lifetime. We used to start a letter with "Dear Mr. Smith." Now, we start a text with "Hey." What happened there? Does anyone born after 1970 even remember what a letter is today? Letter writing is a lost art with which our children are unfamiliar. To review, a letter is where you put...
"The Las Puertas Tales (Los Cuentos de Las Puertas)" is a compilation of four fictional stories "based on real places and real people." "The stories are derived from true events" that author David Dexter Correa experienced during the time he taught at a mostly Chicano High School in New Mexico. The stories are richly painted on the backdrop of the fictional town, Las Puertas, New Mexico, which sits "one hundred miles of empty highway [from] Colorado. One hundred miles to Santa Fe. One hundred fi...
The Courier Cookbook recently covered "Meatless Mondays" and "Taco Tuesdays" so today we will explore "Wicked Wednesdays." After those meatless, grilled, fresh vegetable offerings, it seemed time to indulge a bit on hump day. So relax and give yourself a treat for making it halfway through the week. Next week, we will explore "Thirsty Thursdays" so be sure to send your best elixirs to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com. BROCCOLI CHEESE RICE CASSEROLE A true indulgen!ce! Except for the...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
Meatless Mondays are almost as popular as Taco Tuesdays. Perhaps after an over indulgent weekend, a little break from meat is welcome. Any day of the week, these recipes will please as either a main course or side dish. Next week we will move on to Wicked Wednesdays. By the time Wednesday rolls around, you might be ready to indulge in something heavenly wicked. What are your secret indulgences? Send them to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com. THE BEST FRIED RICE Submitted by Alyson Varvel...
ACROSS 7. Wellness 9. incorporated 11. Creek 13. motocross 14. bear 15. Wolf 16. pig 17. Hopkins 18. Loomis DOWN 1. nails 2. three 3. meatless 4. Knight 5. Louvre 6. ballet 8. size 10. wrestling 12. breath 13. minimum...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
ACROSS 3. Master 4. STEAM 7. banner 9. basketball 11. Joshi 12. Knight 13. dissolve 15. seeds DOWN 1. Tuesday 2. Paris 5. three 6. Casper 8. platted 9. Brown 10. bikes 14. Liddell...
Taco Tuesday is a thing. But rather than going for that two-for-one taco special at Taco Bell, try making one of these easy recipes for the gang. Perfect for leftover chicken, fish, pork or steak. Whether crunchy, soft or street, we've got this covered. Instead of (or in addition to) topping with cheddar cheese, try delicious queso fresco, cotija, or Asadero cheese. Next week we will explore "Meatless Monday." Send any meatless dinner recipes to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com. AL PASTOR...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
ACROSS 3. dissolve 5. Accessibility 7. Sawle 9. childcare 10. basketball 13. Inclusion DOWN 1. Trojans 2. defense 4. Nike 6. three 7. soccer 8. myself 11. Brown 12. Cranny...
Ok. I was recently digging into that filing cabinet labeled "The Differences Between Men and Women," and stumbled upon that universal issue of getting dressed in the morning. Specifically, let's talk about men getting dressed at any time. Disclaimer: I asked my husband if it was okay that I throw him slightly under the bus on this one, and he agreed because, well, it is humor that keeps a marriage alive. Or so they say. So, with a gentle nudge onto the third rail, I offer him some observations...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
ACROSS 2. twenty 3. Bowers 6. concerts 10. fifty 11. Trauner 12. Miracle 14. RMYB 17. basketball 19. Hall 20. violin DOWN 1. Buysse 3. band 4. Rotary 5. minimum 7. Walker 8. Menza 9. winter 13. Robbie 15. Yanagi 16. Farow 18. Evans...
Ok. One of my New Year's resolutions is to "lighten up." I can think of few better places to lighten up than discussing that poor maligned condiment that is often one of the first foods to be tossed out when going on an after-holidays diet. Yes, I am talking about mayonnaise. Either you love it or hate it. Let me offer a little background. I love condiments of all kinds. I love mustard of every ilk, including Dijon, brown, spicy, yellow, and horseradish-filled. I love aioli, salad dressings,...
During these cold months, nothing beats a cozy body-warming soup or stew. Try one of these favorites and cuddle up. THE CENTRAL CAFE'S IRISH STEW Submitted by Jesse Murphy "My great-grandparents owned a restaurant in Rock Port, Missouri, called The Central Cafe. It was open for about 50 years until sometime in the 1970s. During the Great Depression, they would give out free stew and soups to anyone who was hungry. From those times to WW-II, meat was often scarce, so this stew was a special...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...
