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Monte Vista
March 2023
In the agricultural heart of the largest alpine valley in the world is a town that's gone to the birds. Monte Vista, Colorado, may have a population of ~4,000 people, but every spring, another 20,000 feathered guests swoop into the San Luis Valley to feast.
Historic Denver | Architecture, Arts & Culture, Colorado, Denver, History, Housing, PreservationHistoric Denver News – Winter 2023
January 2023
The Historic Denver News Winter 2023 edition highlights the legal fight for integration in Denver Public Schools, written by guest contributor Melanie Asmar of Chalkbeat, stories from lesser-known Titanic survivors, and a deeper dive into the legacy of architect Richard Crowther — a pioneer in sustainable construction. Historic Denver works everyday to promote and protect Denver’s historic places and spaces to ensure a diverse, dynamic, and distinctive city — and that everyone should see themselves in the story of their city through its places.
Insider | Colorado, Denver, Listicle, TravelI’m from Denver. Here are 10 things tourists should know before visiting the Mile High City.
November 2022
I’ve lived in Denver most of my life. Tourists overdo it by over-imbibing and ignoring the altitude. Denver isn’t a monoculture for craft beer or marijuana tourism and it doesn’t snow all the time.
Colorado Life | Arts & Culture, Colorado, Cover Story, Denver, Feature, TravelThe magic of Meow Wolf
January 2022
It’s obvious this will be different from a standard museum experience from the moment visitors arrive. Someone clad in a spacesuit calls out through an amplified headset, “Welcome to Convergence Station. Have you traveled with QDOT before?” QDOT, we learn, is the Quantum Department of Transportation, the agency tasked with guiding “travelers” through this strange spot...
Colorado Life | Colorado, Cover Story, Denver, Feature, Food & Beverage, Recipes, TravelThe Cherry Cricket
July/August 2019
Food and recipe multi-page feature spread for Colorado Life Magazine, a print publication exploring the Centennial State’s most fascinating stories, captivating characters, and spectacular scenery.
CAFE - callforentry.org | Arts & Culture, Arts Marketing, Blog Post, Public Art, Service JournalismBreaking Into Public Art
January 2019
For many artists, landing a public art commission is a step on the career checklist. But breaking into a new part of the art world can be daunting even for seasoned artists, but especially if you’ve never created public art or applied to an RFQ before. Call for Entry (CaFE™), the leading online submission and jurying system for the gallery and public art fields, helps artists get into the public art field.
Fodor's | California, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Palm Springs, Reviews, TravelParker Palm Springs
April 2018
Example of one of 50+ expert reviews created for Fodors.com, the online arm of the venerable travel and tourism publishing giant. At The Parker, it’s not uncommon to spot movie stars, chart-topping recording artists, and other celebrities at this property on the edge of Palm Springs.
HW Home | Agency Work, B2C, Blog Post, Listicle, Retail5 Reasons Why True by HW Home is the Best Furniture You’ll Ever Buy
October 2015
Call it biased, but True™ by HW Home is the best furniture youʼll ever buy. The collection was something HW Home, a fine furniture retail chain based in Colorado, envisioned when they opened their first store way back in 1999!
West Colfax Lately | Feature, Food & Beverage, Humor, Listicle, TravelSurviving Casa Bonita… Challenge Accepted
March 2015
Those not in the know are often surprised that Casa Bonita isn’t just something made up by those wacky South Park guys. Humor feature for West Colfax Lately, a magazine printed in collaboration by the 40 West Arts District, City of Lakewood Economic Development, Lakewood-West Colfax Business Improvement District, and the West Colfax Community Association, located in the vibrant Denver suburb of Lakewood, Colorado.
Women's Magazine | Cover Story, Health, Personal EssayThe Future Could be Beautiful
September 2009
Cover story for Women’s Magazine, a defunct monthly publication by the Boulder Daily Camera; this first-person longform narrative discusses the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, my family history, and my own struggle with the choice to know or not to know about my fate with cancer.