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Just last week, in honor of the absolute legend that was Dolly Parton and her heartbreaking passing, I did what any heartbroken wellness professional with an arsenal of emotional regulation tools and a deep-seated love for rhinestone-studded grace would do: I turned the volume all the way up, put on “I Will Always Love You,” and unapologetically sobbed. And I don’t just mean crying over a cup of tea. I mean letting every single, soaring, magnificent note physically pour right through my...

Note: A version of the following will appear in the July 3, 2026 edition of the Estes Park News. Last week I finally swapped out my spring closet for my summer wardrobe. As I was deciding what to pack away for another season versus what to donate to the thrift shop, I quickly held on to my tried-and-true favorites, unable to bear the thought of not being able to wear them whenever I wanted. I put a few other adored items into storage, knowing I would cycle those back through in a few...

I read how 160+ successful creatives work. Four things kept popping up. If you consider yourself a creative person, you're going to love this post. And even if you think you "don't have a creative bone in your body," keep reading. Because, spoiler alert, everyone is creative , and what I'm about to share applies to any endeavor you'd like to be successful at —from painting or writing to running a business, becoming a green thumb, or learning to cook like Julia Child. I just finished...