Books
Hands buried deep
The first thing I notice about Michelle Theall is that she lied about her hands. In her book, she describes them as ugly. In person, they are petite with short, clean nails. They are expressive, moving about as she talks, cupping her soda. A small knick on her ...
Sanctuary and exile
From working as a guard in Sing Sing prison to inspecting meat in a Nebraska beef plant, Ted Conover has taken on some difficult...
Reviving the Emerald Mile
Ten years ago, right before Kevin Fedarko’s first encounter with the watery force that barrels through the Grand Canyon, he found himself enraptured by the humble riverboat known as the dory...
One couple’s exploration of the best brewpubs in Colorado
When Kathy and Lee Hayward took their final bows and said goodbye to the teaching profession almost two years ago, instead of staying at home and driving each other nuts, they decided to embark on a one-year road trip in their RV, visiting different towns throughout ...
Knowing nature
Environmental history conferences have often frustrated University of Colorado history professor Phoebe Young. She grew dissatisfied with “listening to people who had really interesting things to say but examined material nature as if culture didn’t really matter.” ...
Fast times
Twelve years ago, Steve Hendricks was looking for a way to shed some unwanted pounds. The former politico turned journalist was also seeking something...
Stephen Wade — Roots music detective
Monday, February 10: Stephen Wade — Roots music detective. 7:30 p.m. Imig Music Building, CU campus, Boulder, 303-735-3645...
The 31-year itch
Boulder novelist Robert Dresner is openly self-derisive when he talks about his work...
