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group of four well-dressed older ladies pose outside a storefront with a sign reading, "I am not a shopaholic, I am helping the economy! Duh (smiley face)"
Could mature women be the superheroes of a post-pandemic economy?

Jul 26, 2021 11:03AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Even in the midst of a pandemic, mature women are strengthening the economy by supporting local businesses and communities.

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Ron Young poses with his pandemic project, the British Tea Clipper "Cutty Sark"
Grandpa is a BEAST!

Jun 29, 2021 05:29AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

When we heard from Paul Lachance about his plan to complete 100 Spartan races by his 80th birthday, we knew we had to share his story.

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Cloie Sandlin, her mom and husband clinking glasses before a concert.
Where you will (and won’t) find me this summer

May 24, 2021 11:54AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

With COVID restrictions lifting, the possibility of seeing live music again seemed hopeful. Then, I got the email: “Your event has been rescheduled for 2022.”

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Editor Cloie Sandlin poses with friends holding a pickleball racket and ball
10 good things that came out of the pandemic

Apr 26, 2021 02:45PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

For one, more people are washing their hands.

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BeaconFest 2021 is coming back this fall! Colorado's largest Boomer and Senior Fair, free admission.
Congratulations, you survived the zombie apocalypse

Mar 22, 2021 02:28PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

One year ago, it felt like the world was forced into a real-life zombie movie. But here we are a year later: survivors.

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Cloie Sandlin, Editor in Chief
Registering for the vaccine is like trying to win the lottery

Feb 22, 2021 01:58PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

After researching COVID-19 vaccine information for this month’s cover story, I got my first taste of how CONFUSING this process can be for those who are eligible.

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Strive for love - holding hands
Strive for love in its highest form

Jan 25, 2021 02:54PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

When it comes to love, I submit to the Greeks, who had eight different words for love.

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You mean, 2020 isn’t over yet?

Dec 22, 2020 10:10AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

This year made us realize that stopping to smell the roses is something we should do more often.

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a very COVID Christmas
A very COVID Christmas

Nov 23, 2020 10:56AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Although this year didn’t go the way any of us had hoped it would, it’s important to celebrate all the good things that happened.

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Every day is Veterans Day. Parade not required.

Oct 26, 2020 11:43AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Even though both holidays will look a little different this year—no parades or big events—it’s important to tell our local veterans how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice.

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