darlene smith
I live in Lafayette, Colorado but was born and raised in the south bay of Northern California. Graduated from CU Boulder in 2005. I have been married for 30+ years and have 3 grown daughters. I now have 2 dogs.
I also have a 7 year old grandson who is the light of our lives.
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I also have a 7 year old grandson who is the light of our lives.
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The Boulder Chocolate TourAfter a recent trip to Belgium, I wondered about the Boulder chocolate scene and found these four chocolatiers that rival any chocolate I have eaten.
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The Museums in Metro Denver That Welcome VolunteersMuseums are always accepting applications for volunteers. The DAM, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art are three museums who actively appreciate volunteers.
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Colorado Breweries Educate Women About BeerAvery Brewing, Left Hand Brewing, and Oskar Blues Brewing all have events each month that are geared towards educating women on beer.
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Marlowe’s Favorite Dog Parks in Boulder, ColoradoBoulder, Colorado, is a dog town where almost everyone has at least one dog so there are many places to take your dog to play. These are three dog parks I have taken my dog, Marlowe.
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The Best Venue for Dinner and a Play in Boulder, Colorado: The Boulder Dinner TheaterThe Boulder Dinner Theatre is an icon for 34 years in Boulder Colorado. A good deal for a play and dinner in an intimate setting.
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Three Local Wineries in Boulder and Denver, ColoradoI found local three wineries in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, that make wonderful wines.
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Lisanne Norman: Sholan World CreatorLisanne Norman is the writer of the Sholan Alliance Series and one of my favorite authors. There are 8 novels that are a series of events in the relationship of human, Carrie and Sholan, Kusac.
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Best Venues for Beer in DenverDenver is a great city for a pint of craft brewery beers. I have listed a few of my favorite venues for micro brewed beer. -
My 5 Favorite IPhone AppsThis is a review of my 5 favorite iPhone apps. These are my favorites because I use them often. Some are free and some can be purchased for $.99 - 1.99.
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Morphing into the UnknownThis a flash fiction short story of a woman's metamorphosis into something else.
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Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn TwilightDragons of the Autumn Twilight is the first of the trilogy of the Dragonlance Chronicles. This book is one of my favorites to reread, I enjoy the story that has humor, magic, action, and fun characters. -
IPhone My Handheld Computer/Cell PhoneThe 3rd generation iPhone is my favorite smart phone. I use it more as a mini computer than as a cell phone. I even take photos that I have used in my blog and articles.
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Laurell K. Hamilton: My Favorite AuthorLaurell K. Hamilton is one of my favorite authors. She writes in the fantasy horror genre and has two ongoing series that I have read.
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Northern California VacationMy favorite vacation with my family in Northern California. We took a few days to drive north from San Francisco to Fort Bragg. -
The Bob L. Burger Recreation Center in Lafayette, ColoradoBob L. Burger Recreation Center is a great neighborhood facility for family activities. The recreation center is located in downtown Lafayette, Colorado. -
Avery Brewing Co and Stone Brewing Co Sour Ale FestivalsThis summer there will be two unique events going on in June, Avery Brewing Co of Boulder, Colorado and Stone Brewing Co of Escondido, California will host sour ale festivals. -
10 Free iPhone Apps that Dad Will LoveThis is a list of 10 iPhone apps that any Dad would love to download.
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Sisterhood of the Hops at the Avery Brewing Taproom in Boulder, ColoradoSisterhood of the Hops is a monthly gathering of women to learn about beer in a casual setting. It is at the Avery Brewing Co taproom in Boulder, Colorado. -
Yak and Yeti Restaurant and Brewery in Arvada, ColoradoA unique concept of Indian and Nepalese food paired with beer. This restaurant has a brewery on the premises. Great food and good beer. -
Avery Brewing Partnership with Savory Cuisine CateringAvery Brewing has partnered with Savory Cuisine Catering to provide food to the customers at the taproom. -
Pizzeria Basta in Boulder, ColoradoPizzeria Basta is not your ordinary pizza shop. It is an upscale pizzeria that also has 4 micro brewed craft beer on tap. The firewood stove brings a rustic flavor to their cuisine and paired with beer, extraordinary! -
Satellite Taproom at the West End Tavern in Boulder, ColoradoThe Satellite Taproom is a event that happens on the first Thursday of each month at the West End Tavern where a brewery showcases their rare beers. Avery Brewing and Upslope Brewing had over 12 taps to showcase their beers. -
The Mesa Trail is the Best Hiking Trail in Boulder, ColoradoThe Mesa Trail is a 6.7 mile hike from the south of Boulder to the Chautauqua Park west of downtown Boulder. It is a wonderful trail with diverse micro climate and habitat.
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Dr. Seuss Turns 107 Years OldDr. Seuss turns 107 on March 2, celebrate his birthday with family and friends in fun activities for all ages.
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The Pliny the Younger Craze - 2011 IPA Release PartyPliny the Younger, a triple IPA from Russian River Brewing Co, has become a phenomenon from coast to coast. February 20, 2011 was the Colorado Pliny the Younger release party at the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver.
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Funkwerks Brewery in Fort Collins, ColoradoFunkwerks Brewing has found a niche in Fort Collins, by brewing Belgian Style Ales know as Saison. They brew 6 different saisons that can be tasted at their taproom in the old Fort Collins Brewing building.
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Jelly Restaurant and Lucky Pie Pizza and Tap House in Metro DenverThere are two new restaurants in Metro Denver that will soon be a local hangout. Jelly is a great breakfast and lunch restaurant in Denver. Lucky Pie Pizza and Tap House is a place to eat your pizza with great microbrewed beer in Louisville.
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Backcountry Pizza and Tap House in Boulder, ColoradoBackcountry Pizza and Tap House is now opened for business in Boulder, Colorado, with over 50 beers on tap. Owner John Fayman had a soft opening on Jan 28, 2011, that my husband and I attended.
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February Stout Month at the Mountain Sun Restaurants in ColoradoThe Mountain Sun Restaurants will be hosting their 18th Annual February Stout Month with their own variations of stouts. There will be many guest stouts from other Colorado and out-of-state breweries.
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The 9th Annual Boulder Strong Ale FestAvery Brewing Co. is hosting the 9th Annual Boulder Strong Ale Fest on February 18-19, 2011 at their brewery in Boulder, Colorado. The event will be located in their barrel-aging cellars.
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Colorado Dessert Restaurants: DBar and Chocolate CafeThe dBar in Denver and the Chocolate Cafe in Fort Collins are a new trendy restaurants where eating dessert first is encouraged.
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Study Abroad in Rome, ItalyIn 2003, I did a study abroad in Rome, Italy for a three-week summer term and this is my experience to share.
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Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont, ColoradoOskar Blues Brewery has two venues in Longmont worth visiting, The Tasty Weasel Taproom and Homemade Liquid and Solids Restaurant.
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Vine Street Pub in Denver, ColoradoThe Vine Street Pub is a local favorite with it's eclectic decor and fabulous craft beer. It's open for dinner daily and for lunch Friday - Sunday with weekend brunch.
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Devil's Food in DenverDevil's Food Cafe is a wonderful bakery, eatery, and barista located on Gaylord Street in Denver just six blocks east of Washington Park.
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Twisted Pine Brewery in Boulder, ColoradoTwisted Pine Brewing Co., is a local brewery in Boulder, Colorado. They have been brewing microbrew beer since 1995. They are now serving food cooked on their premises and had a Northstar vertical tasting paired with three courses.
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Holiday Events in Arvada, ColoradoHoliday events in Arvada, Colorado. The annual Holiday Craft fair and the FIne Art Market Show and Sale at the Arvada Center. The Standley Lake Library has Wines for the Holidays.
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Upslope Brewing Co. in Boulder, ColoradoUpslope Brewing Co., located in north Boulder, just celebrated it's 2nd anniversary with a party on November 6, 2010. This microbrewery is growing in popularity and in size.
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Holiday Events in Denver, ColoradoHoliday Food and Craft Festival kicks off the season at the Denver Convention Center on November 19 -21. The 9News Parade of Lights winds through downtown Denver on December 3 and 4.
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Choice City Butcher and Deli in Fort Collins, ColoradoChoice City Butcher and Deli is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is an extraordinary butcher and deli shop where they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus they have 15 draft beers on tap. Have a beer with your sandwich!
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Equinox Brewing Co, in Fort Collins, ColoradoEquinox Brewing Co is a new microbrewery in Fort Collins, Colorado. They have a wonderful tap room and excellent wait staff. Equinox Brewing recently won medals for their beer at the GABF.
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Marcyzk Fine Foods MarketMarcyzk Fine Foods Market is located on 17th Avenue, east of downtown Denver, Colorado. It's a small market with lots of personality. Foodies will love to shop for groceries at Marcyzk.
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17th Avenue: East Of Downtown Denver, Colorado17th Avenue is located east of downtown Denver. It has an array of restaurants that are all different and are the local favorites of this quasi residential commercial area.
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Yahoo! Ask America Van in Boulder, ColoradoThe Yahoo! Ask America Van stopped by the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder and polled the locals on their opinion on what party will be the big winner in the November elections.
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Visiting San Jose and Campbell, CaliforniaHere are my 5 favorite places to go in San Jose and Campbell, California. If your in the neighborhood stop off at one of these interesting places for a bit to eat, for a stroll, or for an education.
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Broadway Street in Denver, ColoradoBroadway Street is south of Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado that has fantastic restaurants and interesting shops.
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The Best Chocolate Candy in Denver at Dietrich's Chocolates and EspressoDietrich's Chocolates and Espresso has the best chocolates in Denver, Colorado where chocolates for all occasions are made on the premises.
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Fried Rice with Spam RecipeFry together left over meat, vegetables, Spam, and rice to make a wonderfully easy dinner; I call it Special Rice.
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Gelato Parlors in the Denver, Colorado AreaGelato parlors in Metro Denver that are made with fresh ingredients and made at the shop or locally.
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A Review of the Dry Dock Brewing Co., In Aurora, ColoradoDry Dock Brewing Co., is a small microbrewery located in Aurora, Colorado. Dry Dock Brewing doesn't bottle or can their beer. They brew beer for their taproom and for some local bars.
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5 Great Bars for Microbrewery Draft Beer in Denver, ColoradoThese are five great restaurants and bars that have a wide selection of microbrews on draft in Denver.
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The Black Shirt Brewing Company in Denver, ColoradoBlack Shirt Brewing Co., is an up and coming nano-brewery in the heart of a residential neighborhood but will soon be relocating to Denver, Colorado.
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Ethnic Restaurants on Colfax Avenue in Denver, ColoradoFour popular inexpensive ethnic restaurants on Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado.
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Beachwood BBQ in Seal Beach, CaliforniaBeachwood BBQ has flavorful and delicious barbecued meat. Beachwood BBQ also has a fabulous draft beer menu that is a favorite among the microbrewery craft beer crowd.
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Three Pubs to Watch the 2010 World Cup Soccer Games in Metro DenverThree pubs to watch the 2010 World Cup Soccer Games. The British Bulldog and The Hornet are in Denver and are quite different. The West End Tavern is an upscale pub in Boulder and will show the games on their rooftop patio.
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Five Tips to Start that Workout Routine for Women Over 50Five easy tips for women over 50 who want to start going to the gym. These five tips will help women start a workout routine.
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English Afternoon Tea in Metro DenverEnglish afternoon tea is offered in many tea shops in Metro Denver, where you can have a party for all occasions.
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Three Flavorful Microbrews in ColoradoThree flavorful microbrews from Colorado breweries. These three are my favorite beers from Boulder, Colorado.
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The Three Best Bars in Boulder, ColoradoBars don't have to just for drinking; many great bars are restaurants. Here are three such bars in Boulder, Colorado.
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Microbrewery Taprooms Around Boulder, ColoradoColorado microbrewery taprooms around Boulder that serve great beer and have a friendly atmosphere.
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The Three Best Burger Joints in Metro DenverMy favorite burger joints in the Denver Metro Area. Three best burgers that I have eaten. Hamburger Mary's bar and grille, Larkburger, and Mountain Sun Restaurant and Pub.
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Top Three Independent Coffee Shops in Metro DenverIndependent coffee shops are essential when supporting local businesses. They are establishments that are frequented by the local crowd.
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Summer Study Abroad in Italy: Italian Film, Art, and ArchitectureThis is about a summer study abroad program in Italy where I learned about Italian films, art, and architecture in Rome.
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Review of COVERGIRL's Smoky ShadowBlast ProductCOVERGIRL's Smoky ShadowBlast in Silver Sky comes in an easy stick applicator with each end having a different creamy eyeshadow color. Step 1 has a rounded end and is used to apply to the overall eyelid. This side is the lighter color, which is silver. Step 2 has a contour end, and is used fo
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March 2010 Snow Storm in Lafayette, ColoradoMarch snow storm in Lafayette, Colorado where the Robins and squirrels are waiting out the storm for spring.
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Interesting Stops Along Highway 101 and Highway 1 on Northern California's CoastA travel guide to Petaluma and Bodega Bay, California. These two towns are off of Highway 101 and Highway 1 in Northern California.
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Piping in the HaggisPiping in the Haggis during Robert Burns' Night at the Left Hand Brewery in Longmont, Colorado. To learn more about Robert Burns' Night, check out this articleRobert Burns Night at the Left Hand BreweryA cultural heritage of Scotland who commiserate the birth of Robert Burns, a native poet.London in Winter: A Great Time for Traveling in England's Biggest CityTraveling in London in the winter season can be fun and has many advantages.Beer Tasting in Colorado MicrobreweriesA beer challenge between my husband and myself. Beer tasting at three Colorado microbreweries and giving a thumbs up or thumbs down for each specialty beer.The Crooners of Yesterday and TodayHere are my favorite crooners of yesterday and today. Crooners aren't a dying breed but an evolving style that is here to stay.Wine Tasting at My Top 5 California WineriesFive excellent California wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley.Guilt-Free Christmas Shopping for the Ecologically Conscious College GirlChristmas gifts that are organic and made from natural ingredients for that green conscience girl in college. Guilt-free Christmas presents that are fashionable and stylish.Top 6 Hottest Christmas Gifts for 2009Six of the hottest gifts for Christmas. Toys, games, jewelry, books, gifts for everyone in the family.Movies that Invoke the Christmas SeasonMy top ten favorite Christmas movies that bring the feeling of the idealist view of Christmas.Holiday TraditionsMy personal holiday traditions of my family. The traditions that are old and ones we just started.Dear Santa LetterA Santa letter.Zombies Dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies SongZombeyonce Dance: Zombies dancing to Single Ladies by Beyonce at the Denver Zombie Crawl 2009 on the 16th Street Mall.Homemade Halloween Costumes from the ClosetHow to put together a costume in a hurry. Five top costumes that are cheap and all you need to buy is the makeup.Gift Giving for Christmas for $20 or UnderGiving gifts that will be appreciated that cost $20 or under. 5 of my top choices for Christmas gifts.Halloween Spirit is Alive and Well in Denver, ColoradoThe Denver Zombie Crawl proved that Halloween spirit is alive when you can find a group of people young and old dressed up in one scary theme, zombies.Denver Zombie CrawlPictures of the 4th Annual Denver Zombie Crawl where zombies congregated on the 16th Street Mall on October 24, 2009. I dressed up as a zombie with my daughter and her friends and we all had a deadly time!Christmas Bedroom Decorating IdeasDecorate your bedroom for Christmas with inexpensive ideas.Tips on Maintaining Health During the HolidaysTips on how to stay healthy during the stress of the holiday season.Twittering ChallengeMy experience learning how to tweet on Twitter.Christmas Morning DrinksHere are three suggestions for Christmas morning drinks for the whole family.How to Make Steamed Jasmine RiceRecipe for steamed white jasmine rice. Jasmine rice is more fragrant and taste better than long grain.Halloween Haunted House Craft for the FamilyHow to make a gingerbread (graham cracker) haunted house for Halloween. A holiday craft for the whole family.Christmas Gift Card Ideas for KidsGift cards for kids makes Christmas present giving easier. Most can be purchased online.Healthy Snack for Football SeasonUse leftover chicken, fruits and nuts for a healthy sandwich to eat while watching football.Vacation Tips: Traveling Overseas and Having a Great TimeAdvice on being a tourist while traveling overseas and having a great time.Halloween Haunted House CraftGet ready for Halloween with a haunted house do-it-yourself craft project that's so fun your kids and friends will want to participate.Christmas Music: Top 10 Classic Christmas SongsMy top ten favorite classic Christmas songs I grew up with.Thanksgiving Roasted ChickenA recipe for roasted chicken this Thanksgiving.Beer Tasting: A Women's Get TogetherTasting beer party with female friends and family, tasting beers that are new to all at the party.Frittata Recipe: Simple Pan Fried ScrambleMy version of a frittata that is a pan fried egg scramble.Top 5 Shoes to Wear for TravelingFive top women shoes that are comfortable yet stylish for traveling.True Blood Season 2, Episode 12The season finale where the Maenad is dealt with and there's a cliffhanger for the end of season 2.Halloween Costume Parade in Boulder, ColoradoThe pedestrian mall invites children of all ages to trick or treat in Halloween costumes.Denver Metro Hiking: Meyer Ranch Open SpaceHiking a nice and easy trail 18 miles west of Denver of of Hwy. 285.Funny Vacation Memories from ScotlandMy first experience traveling by myself to Scotland to meet my husband. I had to take a bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh.True Blood Season 2, Episode 11The main characters are all trying to get help to get rid of the maenad, Maryann. Bon Temps is in a state of chaos.Colorado Hiking: Meyer Ranch Open Space ParkHiking west of Denver off of C-470 at 8000 ft.Denver and Boulder: Best Guide Book for HikingGuide book for hiking within the Denver Metro Area including Fort Collins and Colorado Springs.Raw Food Recipe Ideas for Labor DayHaving a fresh vegetable salad for Labor Day.True Blood Season 2, Episode 10Sookie, Jason, and Bill return to Bon Temps. The town is in a state of chaos.My First Camping Trip to YosemiteThis is my first camping trip with my husband and child.True Blood Season 2, Episode 9Episode 8 of HBO's True Blood Series. Sookie saves Eric but becomes bonded to him. Maryann demands for Sam as her sacrifice. Lafayette kidnaps Tara from Eggs and Maryann. Godric meets the sun.True Blood Season 2, Episode 8Review of the HBO series, True Blood. The second season episode 8. Sookie is saved from the fellowship. Jason apologizes for his behavior towards vampires and Sam is jailed. Tara and Eggs are more embroiled with Maryann.True Blood Season 2, Episode 3This is episode 3 of True Blood, Season 2. I review the episode and compare it with the book, Dead in Dallas.Colonoscopy: A Personal Account of the ProcedureMy personal account of the colonoscopy procedure.The 5 Best IPA's from Colorado and California BreweriesLarry Smith's favorite IPA's from Colorado and California breweries.True Blood Season 2, Episode 7This episode is closest to the book and has many cliffhangers that will need to be tied up in the upcoming episodes.True Blood Season 2, Episode 6This episodes is very revealing. We find out about the characters that are most intriguing; Maryann, Steve Newlin, Daphne and the new vampire Lorraine. Eric Northman is trying to make Sookie his own.Boulder, Colorado HikesHikes that are in or only a few miles from the city of Boulder, Colorado.True Blood Season 2, Episode 5Review on the fifth episode of the HBO series True Blood.Bookcliff Vineyards and Upslope Brewery in BoulderVisited a local industrial park in Northern Boulder that have two establishments; a winery and brewery. Bookcliff vineyards and Upslope Brewery were quite a surprise. I would recommend that any visitors or locals go stop and have a drink.Platte Street in Denver, ColoradoThe Platte Street neighborhood where you can dine, drink, and shop on one street. The area has a variety of unique shops; Wen chocolates, Savory Spice Shop, Common Era clothing store.True Blood: Season 2, Episode 2Review on the HBO series, True Blood Season 2, Episode 2 "Keep the Party Going."True Blood Season 2, Episode 1 ReviewA review of the HBO TV series "True Blood" season 2, episode 1, "Nothing But The Blood".BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse Beer and Dinner PairingA evening with the brewmaster and head chef host the Belgian beer tasting and dinner.True Blood the TV Series, Season 2Review on True Blood season one and speculation on season two.Fantasy Series: Anita Blake and Sookie StackhouseThe two that I have reread many times are the Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton and Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. Both series are set in the present time and have a woman as its main character.Vampires in NovelsReview four authors who write in the fantasy genre about vampires.A Woman's Guide to Beer Drinking in ColoradoA beer tour of the eastern slope of the Rockies in Colorado.Older Women: How to Start Changing Your AppearanceStart small in changing your appearance. Cut your hair or just get it styled.
