dining out

“The days of lingering over a good meal are over. There is a time limit now on tables!” — Josie Watanabe, Seattle

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Water or Wine?


Many years ago, a bishop was visiting the Episcopal church in Golden. Somehow, the cruets of water and wine were placed incorrectly and when the acolyte was supposed to pour water over the celebrant’s (i. e. the BISHOP’S) fingers, he poured wine instead. After liturgy the Bishop commented about this and the acolyte said, “Well, sir, it was water when I picked it up.” Urban legend? I heard it from a friend who said he was there, so … probably Valerie Brown 

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leadership

Leadership isn’t about tiles Its about having the courage to pivot and lean into what truly makes you come alive.

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Creative Cocktail Gifts

For a birthday: Was there a cocktail that your friend or partner loved at a restaurant? Or a dish they particularly loved? Pick up all the ingredients to make it, and write on the note “Remember how much fun we had that night at ____.”

For a small-gesture or “I’m thinking of you” gift: The single-batch cocktail. I’ll never forget that time during the early days of Covid when my friend Sonya batched a single-serve Elderflower Vesper for me in a jam jar (1 ounce vodka, 1 ounce gin, 1 ounce Lillet Blanc, 1/2 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon or orange twist) and left it on my doorstep.

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 Movement & Expression


Art becomes a language when words are not enough. Through dance, rhythm, and color, communities find freedom to express pain, joy, and hope. Movement reminds us that resilience is alive in our bodies.

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