We thought we knew how to wash our hands…until COVID. The CDC spent millions of dollars on a campaign to operationalize that simple skill. Posters displayed in public bathrooms across the country broke down the components of handwashing. First you do this, then this, then sing Happy Birthday for 30 seconds, then… Great ideas can …
Time to Feed the Horses Every newspaper publisher has a few people who leave lasting footprints on a career. For me, one of those was Colorado Poet Laureate Thomas Hornsby Ferril. Before my family moved to Denver in 1980, I founded and published the Craig Daily Press, transforming a small weekly newspaper into a daily …
If asked, “What do you want out of life?” most people would say health, happiness, a great job, family, friends, a lovely house in a vibrant community, and success. These answers are expected. A more interesting, thought-provoking question is, “For what are you willing to struggle?” Of course, everyone wants a fantastic job and financial …
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The Real Winner Was America “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina” is one of the world’s most recognizable songs, and after Sunday’s World Cup final, Argentina has nothing to be ashamed of. Spain was simply the better team. From the opening whistle, the Spanish controlled possession, created scoring opportunities, and played the kind of disciplined, beautiful …
The National Alliance for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) Summit convened July 8–11, 2026, at the Inverness Hotel, bringing together researchers, educators, practitioners, government officials, policymakers, and community leaders from across the country under the inspiring theme, “Hope in Action: Transforming Marriage and Families.” The annual, sold-out gathering emphasized that strengthening marriages and families is …
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Don’t Underestimate the Value of a Hometown Bank Across America, hometown community banks have long been among the strongest pillars supporting our free enterprise system. While they may not have the size or national recognition of giant financial institutions, they have something many larger organizations cannot duplicate: personal relationships with the people and businesses they …
Self-confidence is one of life’s greatest gifts. It is not arrogance, self-importance, or pretending to have all the answers. Instead, it is the quiet assurance that says, “I can face whatever comes my way.” It is the foundation upon which courage, resilience, leadership, and healthy relationships are built. Individuals with genuine self-confidence carry themselves differently. …
Monetary policy mistakes we are suffering today, started in 2008. Fed Chair Ben Bernanke embarked on a new, unproven and dangerous policy called Modern Monetary Theory or MMT. The Fed Reserve’s FOMC abandoned Austrian Economics and embraced its opposite, MMT. Chairs Yellen and Powell followed. The new Chairman of the Fed Reserves, Kevin Warsh, says …
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary and Colorado marks its 150th year of statehood, we have every reason to pause, reflect and celebrate the remarkable journey of our nation and our state. Watching the Independence Day celebrations in Washington and the spectacular fireworks display reminded me how fortunate we are to live in the United …
As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, I am concerned about what is happening in our country. There is a division not only over politics but also over patriotism. Some cry when they hear the national anthem, pay tribute to our flag, take off their hats, bow their heads, and place their hands over their …
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