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WORKING IT COLORADO STYLE Look like a professional in laid-back Colorado

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10 FINANICAL PLANNING Planning for tomorrow reduces anxieties today 16 CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?

How to navigate workplace relationships

19 PROJECT:PURPOSE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY M+B team spends a day doing construction NOURISH

36 CAROL COCHRAN Horse & Dragon owner is community focused 42 LOCAL SUMMER TREATS Olathe corn and Palisade peaches take center stage

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46 PATIO PERFECTION Cocktails from Mainline Ale House that are perfect for summer THE LAST WORD

48 GOALS FOR GIRLS Kristin Owens reflects on role models for girls growing up today

FEATURES

22 SHINE ON

Lindsay Roselle explains her mission with Women &, Inc.

30 WOMEN HELPING WOMEN Local nonprofits lend a helping hand

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M+B EDITORS LETTER

A new adventure WHEN I AM ASKED TO SPEAK ABOUT CONFLICTING EMOTIONS , especially during goodbyes, it seems that my brain functions

only in clichés. I could list out sayings about doors opening and closing, travelling down a new path, and change being the only constant, and they would all be appropriate for the scenario. But they would all just skirt around the heart of the matter.

After several years of involvement with Mind+Body, I am stepping away from the magazine. I am taking on new roles, and while I am very excited for the opportunities this will provide for me as a professional, it means I will have to give up some of my old roles. In order to continue the success of the magazine and make sure it is getting the thoughtful attention it needs, I have elected to pass the torch.

While the magazine will remain essentially the same, our readers can expect to be delighted with new content approaches, exciting aspects of the magazine both in the print and digital space, and a general elevation of the publication’s polish and quality. In short, I am handing over the reins to a fabulous team and I couldn’t be more excited to see where they take M+B next.

Our new editor, Mollie Muchna, will introduce herself in our October issue as she steps into her new role. To her I say good luck, though she has my unqualified expectation of success. The skills she brings to the team will undoubtedly create something incredibly special.

To our readers, I bid a fond farewell. Working with Mind+Body has been challenging, educational, and a heck of a lot of fun. Thank you for reading and allowing me the privilege.

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C U LT I V A T E GET STYLE

Working it...

COLORADO STYLE

When it comes to causal, laid-back, bohemian style, Coloradans wrote the book. Natives are far too busy being active to worry about what to wear.

During summer months, schedules are packed, time is precious, and all anyone really wants is to just be comfortable and look great doing it, especially at work.

Gone are the days of 80’s “Power Suits”; instead we embrace bold wardrobes that speak to our personalities when words just aren’t enough. Modern day “power dressing” is more about fit, quality, and a well-tuned personal style, and less about stuffy suits, shoulder pads, and sky-high heels.

Honing in on your personal style, investing in quality fabrics, and well-fitting pieces is the modern workplace look for women. Figure out what colors work best for you, what fits flatter your figure best, and what designers or brands really speak to your style. You’ll be able to easily mix and match your tees with maxi skirts, denim, and joggers, or your dresses with denim jackets, vests, and cardigans.

Certain industries and professions are going to allow you to get away with more than others in terms of how casual you dress. Of course, “casual” is still a relative term and does not always translate from industry to industry, regardless of how laid back the area tends to be. If you’re a lawyer, chances are you’re not showing up to the office in the same look as your best friend who happens to be a production designer at a film studio.

When toeing the laid-back line, opt for thicker cotton or jersey dresses that layer well with denim or linen blazers.

Invest in comfy sandals or flats in metallics or neutrals that can easily mix and match with your summer wardrobe.

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COOL AND CASUAL Be professional, yet casual in breezy accessories like this Scialle scarf, $175. Mix and match your tees with maxi skirts, denim, and joggers, or your dresses with denim jackets, vests, and cardigans.

W RI TTEN BY KI MBERLY CAUTI

is a New York-based writer/stylist who enjoys cooking, crafting and being outdoors.

She can be reached at kimberly.m.cauti@ gmail.com. Follow @kimberlycauti on polyvore.com.

When you start to look at clothing for its shape, color, and texture, you can build a more casual yet professional looking work wardrobe with ease.

Think about the fundamentals behind a suit. It is essentially pants, a top, and a jacket. Now, instead of stuffy black wool pants, try breezy linen culottes in a chic black and white stripe pattern. Add a high quality cotton top and jacket of your choice and you’ve got the modern equivalent of a suit in a snap. Wedges will perfectly pull together this look in a slightly more professional setting. Sneakers or flat sandals work in a more relaxed setting.

Make denim your best friend for easy summer office looks that feel casual but remain sophisticated. Denim

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jackets layer easily, adding a touch of structure to a breezy summer dress or pair of cotton trousers. Add a metallic sandal and a pop of color with jewelry for a fresh, pulled together look.

The jogger trend is still reigning strong, and for great reason. Take advantage of this super laid-back trend that could not be a more seamless piece to transition into the workplace. Many styles are made of silky material, cotton, or Tencel and look amazing paired with a tank, jacket, and sandal of your choice.

They offer the feel of PJs with the look of a dressy pant. Options for styling are endless and they can be as dressed up or down as you feel comfortable.

Ruanas and kimono-style wraps are great additions to any summer office look. They layer seamlessly over cotton dresses, tees with maxi skirts, or your favorite bootcut jeans and tank combo for an

20S CORPORATE CASUAL SHOES: KG Kurt Geiger, $190.

BRACELET: Taudrey, $99.

BAG: Susu, $198.

DRESS: Rebecca Taylor, $295.

WATCH: Olivia Burton, $110.

JACKET: White House Black Market, $110.

20S CREATIVE CASUAL SHIRT: J. Crew, $88.

RING: Lana, $745W. TOTE: Chicnova, $14.

DRESS: Free People, $108.

FRINGE SANDALS: Sam Edleman, $165.

RED SANDALS: Vince Camuto, $225.

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30s CO RPO RATE CASUA L CREATI VE CASUA L

30S CORPORATE CASUAL SHOES: Steve Madden, $90.

TOP: New Look, $25.

WATCH: Nixon, $81.

JEANS: Rachel Comey, $414.

NECKLACE: Wanderlust, $31.

TOTE: Old Navy, $35.

30S CREATIVE CASUAL BAG: Oasis, $51.

NECKLACE: Sam Edelman, $46.

SHOES: Stuart Weitzman, $645.

SKIRT: Anthropologie, $114.

SHIRT: White House Black Market, $98.

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ultra-boho feel.

Jewel tones always feel rich, sophisticated, and ultra-bohemian without being stuffy or overdone.

Invest in flowing fabrics such as linen or chiffon, and add structure to the softness with casual denim jackets, pants, and more.

Off the shoulder tops and dresses are this season’s “IT” item. While they need to be judiciously deployed for the office, they’re not entirely off the table. Layer them over a tank, or toss a cardigan on while you sit indoors.

Most important to keep in mind when you’re lucky enough to be in a casual workplace – keep an eye on your hem/neck lines. Mini dresses look great at the park or at brunch, but they’re not going to get you noticed for the right reasons at the office.

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Opt for maxi or midi lengths during working hours and choose light, airy fabrics for an extra dose of comfort. Steer clear of spaghetti straps, unless you’ve got a cute piece to pop over your shoulders.

If you’re allowed to wear sneakers/rubber soled footwear, opt for a trend shoe like Converse or Superga, rather than your running sneakers. Same goes for sandals; if you’d wear it on the beach, you shouldn’t wear it at your office.

Whether you’re heading to the office, brunch, running errands, attending a BBQ, or just enjoying summer, the best part of each of these looks is how seamlessly they translate to each occasion and remain completely seasonally appropriate.

Find what works best for you and you’ll have the perfectly composed casual wardrobe in no time! MB

40S CORPORATE CASUAL RING: Kenneth Jay Lane, $105.

SHOES: Chiko, $89.

CUFF: Michael Kors, $145.

DRESS: Shein, $44.

BAG: Yoins, $34.

40S CREATIVE CASUAL PANTS: Peter Pilotto, $708.

TOP: Free People, $78.

SANDALS: Kate Spade, $150.

BAG: Diane Von Furstenberg, $298.

RING: Nature’s Jewelry, $70.

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ASPIRE GET TO WORK

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PLANNING FOR TOMORROW REDUCES ANXIETIES TODAY

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HINK OF YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE. Does it include waking up at the age of 65, turning to your partner and saying, “Honey, where’s our 401k?” How about receiving zero social security benefits, after decades of working? These bad dreams could be a potential reality.

Want to sleep easier? Start educating yourself. Financial planning is not that difficult, but for some

reason people are either afraid or blissfully ignorant when it comes to saving for the future. Don’t be complacent. It’s time to take some responsibility for your own financial health, and this means you!

A good first step is to learn some basic principles. Here is a primer on how to maximize your money.

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FOLLOW A BUDGET

START SAVING

What do you earn and spend each month? If unsure, start taking stock.

Keep a savings account for two reasons: to fund future big purchases (a new car or vacations) and emergencies (losing a job).

Take your monthly budget and multiply by six. This is amount needed for easy-access savings. To get it healthy, start paying into it every month, just like a bill. Try to get at least 10% of your monthly salary into savings until it’s fully funded. Just think, you’re paying yourself!

Step 1. Categorize and prioritize expenses into a spreadsheet: mortgage/rent, car payment and gas, groceries, utilities, daycare, entertainment, mani/pedis, eating out, etc.

Step 2. Keep track of your spending for one month – no cheating! Wonder where it all goes?

Well, on Day 30 you’ll have the answer. It’s more than you thought, right?

Step 3. Review the spreadsheet.

What are the highest expenses?

Can you cut back? More importantly, are you spending more than you make? This is a great opportunity to involve the entire family and problem-solve together.

By the way, credit cards are not the answer.

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CONSIDER INVESTING

When arriving at that magic age, 65, 70 or whatever it is for you, work stops. Which means the paychecks stop. Hopefully contributions to the company pension plan or 401k were routinely made until this miraculous day.

If unfamiliar with your particular plan, schedule a meeting with Human Resources NOW. Don’t be shy, it’s their job to help. And it’s your money. Ask how to maximize contributions. Also, can you add a TDA or an IRA? Find out all the options. A few more dollars from your paycheck, plus compounding interest over time, equals more money at retirement. Think you can’t pony up an extra $50/month?

Go back and look at your budget.

What’s more important? Retiring or Starbuck’s?

If you are spending wisely, contributing to a savings account, and maximizing a 401k, then it’s time for investments. Many vehicles are used for long term investing (which means years) and can supplement retirement plans.

Not only stocks and bonds, but mutual funds are also a great way to get into the market. Less risky, they are a collection of stocks around a particular theme like technology or precious minerals.

Mutual funds are diversified so if one company has a bad day, it doesn’t affect the entire funds’ performance as much. Some can be bought for as little as $50.

Usually your retirement company has an investment arm, so start there. Online tools make investing easier. Find out which mutual funds have performed well in the last year, and since their inception.

Select one, start small, and watch your balance grow over time.

KISS SOCIAL SECURITY GOODBYE This nifty arrangement was originally set up by the federal government in 1935 as the only retirement plan employees needed after a lifetime of punching in.

Sadly, it’s not going to work. In short, too many people are staying healthy and too few are paying into it. Which means, it stinks for anyone at the age of 47 or younger.

So, don’t count on receiving any social security payments, or at best, a greatly reduced amount. Yes, the government still withdraws it from your paycheck, but the baby boomers are gladly spending it. This is the reason savings, 401k’s and investments are so much more important now.

You need to take care of yourself.

QUESTION BROKERS, FINANCIAL PLANNERS AND CRYSTAL BALLS You are smart. So it’s never a good idea to pay someone else to manage your own money. Also if a financial ‘expert’ promises any kind of investment return – run the other way. No one can predict the market, no matter how nice their business card is. Be patient and plan on a steady 3-4% interest rate each year.

FOR AN ENCOURAGING financial outlook, it’s really about common sense; spend less than what you make, save for future fun, plan for emergencies and fund retirement plans to the maximum. If you have any dollars left over, invest. And sleep tight! MB

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How do you feel after straining to follow the multiple conversations in these environments? Tired? The tired feeling you experience is because your brain is not receiving all the auditory information from the room to make sense of it. Yes, your brain even wants the background noise.

What would it be like if you could listen to multiple speakers in noisy environments? If you could focus on what’s important to you and switch attention if you want to?

Oticon Opn™ is so fast it can give you access to multiple speakers around you that you want to listen to and reduce noise at the same time.

Hear better, remember more, with less effort Oticon Opn™ improves your ability to understand speech even in challenging environments by 30%, compared to the previous generation of hearing instruments. That means less listening effort for you. You don’t have to work as hard to understand, leaving more mental energy to remember what you hear.

Exceptionally fast processing speed makes it possible Oticon Opn™ has 50 times faster than the previous generation. Opn™ scans your environment more than 100 times per second to distinguish speech from noise.

Both devices work together to identify where sounds are coming from. All of these things enable your brain to make sense of sound with less effort. So you enjoy a fuller, more natural soundscape.

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IFTTT — Connect to the Internet of Things The Oticon ON app unlocks the power of the internet of things. IFTTT (If This Then That) is an ever expanding internet-based service, which enables you to integrate your hearing solution with a vast range of online products and solutions such as your home lighting, doorbell, alarm system, and mobile phone.

Find out if the Oticon Opn™ is right for you. Call today for your complimentary appointment.

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ASPIRE GET TO WORK

MAKING WORKPLACE RELATIONS WORK THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS GET ROCKY 1

A PLEASANT WORKPLACE BEGINS with you and your attitude. You can’t change others, you can only change yourself. Take the first step and set an example for your co-workers. Even though you give your all, you may encounter one person who seems to irritate you at every turn and/or vise versa.

Try these tips.

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Know yourself.

“Being aware of your behavioral style and how it differs from that of your co-workers is the key to effective communication and workplace harmony,” said Norine Dagliano of EKM Inspirations.

She recommends employees take the Myers-Briggs or DiSC assessment to learn more about yourself, others and strategies for more effectively connecting with co-workers. Strength Finders also offers an assessment. Share the results in a round table discussion.

2 Realize it may not be your problem but hers. Julie Erickson of My Right Fit Job says, “Become more open-minded and start searching for common ground with them.” Bruce Hurwitz of HSStaffing suggests, “Stop talking and start listening.”

3 Pinpoint the irritation causes.

“Assuming you have been fairly specific with request to your peers, you will have to really think through whether or not the things you don’t see eye-to-eye on impact your work,” suggests Dorothy TannahillMoran of Next Chapter New Life. “If it doesn’t and it falls into the category of annoying, you need to adapt . . .”

4 Learn to give and receive feedback. Lorri Freifeld in her article “8 Tips for Developing Positive Relationships” (2013 Training Magazine) says, “Feedback is the food of progress, and while it may not always taste great, it can be very good for you.”

5 Develop empathy. Freifeld adds, “There is a great expression that I learned a long time ago: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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Be professional.

Fort Collins life balance expert LeAnn Thieman states, “Mama used to say that one bad apple can spoil the whole bag, and that is true with attitudes at work. Negativity is contagious. So is positivity. Think positive. Speak positive. When you witness negative talk or actions, refuse to be a part of it. Smile, whether you feel like it or not.”

Realize when nothing seems to work. “If you’re at the end of your rope with a coworker and have had no luck, it’s time to reach out to a manager,” said Ben Eubanks of UpStartHR. “These kinds of experiences can poison a workplace if left untreated, so take the high road and keep working to get it solved.”

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M+B JOINS FORT COLLINS HABITAT ON THEIR SOUTH TOWN BUILD SITE

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WR I T T E N BY K R I ST I N D E I LY

ONE OF THE HOTTEST TOPICS around Northern Colorado lately is affordable housing. The bottom line: there is not enough of it, and this is causing home purchase and rental prices to skyrocket across the region. This is great news for folks who already own homes, but for the rest of us? Not so much.

Habitat for Humanity is not a new organization, nor is it exclusive to Northern Colorado. But their efforts to create affordable housing options for residents becomes increasingly essential to the health of the community as affordable housing becomes more and more scarce.

Habitat for Humanity adheres to the concept of “a hand up, not a hand out.” They require their recipient families to complete hours and hours of sweat equity in addition to paying back their interest-free loan. The prospective homeowners must apply and pass a thorough evaluation process before being selected as eligible for a Habitat home. The mortgages may be more affordable, but the houses are in no way free. In short, Habitat believes in giving homeowners a way to build solid foundation for their families, not a no-strings-attached gift.

When M+B learned about the current Habitat homes being built in south Fort Collins, we knew we had to take a day and try our hand at construction. While the day itself was less than inviting (rain/snow and in the low 40’s throughout), the crew that met us certainly was. We got the chance to work alongside some Habitat staffers, some frequent volunteers, a few of the future homeowners, and a few first timers like

ourselves. Learning everyone’s reasons for being at the build was inspirational, and working together to solve problems resulted in lots of laughter, but also a lot of progress on the homes by the end of the day.

Lest anyone think that the questionable skills of the M+B team may compromise the structural integrity of the house, Habitat ensures that is not the case. Every Habitat home is held to the same quality standards as any other home under construction, and have a reputation for being built far above typical residential construction standards. So despite the sometimes subpar skillsets of the newbie build teams, the houses are inspected at every stage and all pass with flying colors before a family is anywhere close to moving in.

The build day was a success, though we had to send our intrepid photographer back out to take pictures on a more hospitable day. Our team learned a little more about each other, including who can swing a hammer, and about the awesome Habitat program in Fort Collins. Participating with yet another excellent nonprofit helping our community was a treat, and we look forward to our next adventure. MB

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ADVERSTISEMENT

TERRIFIED TO TERRIFIC! Help for Anxious Pets

By Rebecca LaPole

“Fear Free” is here to help your anxious pets at Advanced Animal Care of Colorado. We believe that a pet’s emotional and mental well-being are just as important as their physical health; behavioral health affects physical health and vice versa.

There are many things that can cause stress and anxiety: Pets can become anxious when in the car because they associate an unpleasant destination with the car. They may become anxious when their owner picks up their keys, puts on a coat, etc. because they have come to associate those activities with being left alone.

On a trip to see the vet, stress and fear can lead animals to hide the symptoms that prompted the visit. It may even alter test results, according to research by Richard A. LeCouteur, a

veterinarian with a specialty in neurology and a professor emeritus at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Using a “Fear Free” approach, the goal at Advanced Animal Care is to start reducing fear and take the ‘pet’ out of ‘petrified.’ The front desk is ready with treats and species-specific calming pheromone sprays and diffusers that mimic the naturally occurring chemical substances produced and released into the environment by our pets’ mothers. Using a variety of yummy treats and toys

to keep your pet interested and happy during their visit helps decrease anxiety and stress.

Most importantly, a “Fear Free” practicing hospital will utilize a considerate approach and gentle control in the exam room. If your pet is exhibiting signs of fear, it is important to remember that if things are not urgent your visit can be postponed and you can be sent home with calming drugs to give before their next visit. Finally, if there is something critical that must be done during a stressful visit, the use of

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How a dog reacts to stress or threats.

Biting Snapping Growling Stiffening up, stare Lying down, leg up Standing crouched, tail tucked under Creeping, ears back Walking away light sedation is most always an option. Reducing fear during visits will help not only the current appointment, but all of the visits in the future.

The goal for a “Fear Free” practicing hospital is to have every dog excited to come in for a visit, for every cat to be neutral about their encounter, and for every pet parent to breathe easier about the experience.

In addition to veterinary office visits, many “Fear Free” hospitals offer proactive orientation visits designed to help puppies start out with

great experiences or to help older dogs that have concerns about coming to the doctor. These visits help pets experience the sights, sounds and contact that they will have in a veterinary environment, without the treatment component.

If you and your pet have not had a “Fear Free” veterinary experience, we would love the opportunity to show you how ‘pawsative’ a veterinary visit can be!

To contact us for more information see our website, advancedanimalcareofcolorado.com.

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ADVERSTISEMENT

The Canine Ladder of Aggression

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The sounds of Ray Charles drifted from overhead as dozens of women filed into a darkened speakeasy this summer.

They packed into booths, the tables in front of them topped with empty wine glasses. The w omen began to lean across the booths, talk and show each other pictures on their phones — the stylings of Etta James now filled the air.

One woman stood in front of them, commanded their attention and encouraged them, of all things, to be open and vulnerable with one another. Were they strangers?

Yes. And in a bar? Sure. But there she stood, extolling the virtues of sharing their “ands,” all the things about themselves they wouldn’t normally share with another woman.

Her name is Lindsay Roselle, and she founded Women& Inc, a local organization designed to help women connect with, learn from and support other women. Through Women&, Roselle regularly hosts events to help women do just that.

She’s been careful to craft events that foster true connection, though, rather than the stereotypical networking event hosted in a hotel room full of suits and hard-to-read name tags.

Ty Fulcher, who owns the speakeasy, Social, began to pour the night’s first round of rosé.

“Everyone has wine, right?” he said.

“Cheers, guys.”

The women responded in unison, “Cheers!” They clinked their glasses together.

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“I felt like I had to be defending myself all the time, you get to this point where you are a little raw and abrasive.” grow and adapt organically, based on what feedback she receives. The Women& Rosé event she hosted this summer was capped at 30 attendees to try for a more intimate feel than the organization’s typically large events.

The organization survives and thrives on only limited advertising through Facebook.

It doesn’t need any more than that because more women keep showing up. Roselle has found a need in the community and a way to fill it.

“The whole idea is that it doesn’t really matter if another woman is your competitor or a stranger to you,” Roselle said. “You can hold this space for women to come together in a way that feels non-competitive and fun.”

From a young age, women are The idea for Women& was born in Social late one night at the end of 2014. Roselle sat with her friend, Doug Johnson, each with a glass of whiskey, and lamented the lack of mentors in her life who were women. She didn’t feel like she had anyone to turn to within her professional life to ask for support and advice. She talked about the idea she’d been mulling to connect entrepreneurial women in the community.

“Just do it,” replied Johnson.

He pulled out his phone, created a Facebook event and began inviting women he knew. Even as they sat there at the bar, the responses came pouring in.

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“She just needed someone to believe in her,” he said.

The inaugural Women& event happened just a few months later, in March 2015.

The event, Women& Whiskey, allowed participants to try whiskey samples, drew nearly 100 guests and floored every expectation Roselle had. The crowd even managed to shut Social down for a few hours because every seat was full.

They learned about whiskey, talked and formed the basis for what the organization would become.

Since then, the organization has grown and hosted sell-out events every few months.

Roselle said that she’s let the organization

socialized to view each other as competitors and yet are simultaneously derided as “mean girls” or “catty” or “queen bees,” Sheryl Sandberg wrote in a 2016 New York Times op-ed. No equivalent pejorative exists for men. When a woman rises the ranks at work, the stereotype persists that she’ll stand in the way of other women who hope to follow.

But powerful roles models like Sandberg have set out to counteract these stereotypes and encourage women to help and celebrate other women.

Roselle said she encountered these negative stereotypes in her own career. She graduated from Berkeley and took a job at what was then a small local company, Schneider Electric. During her nine years

with the company, it would be bought out twice and grow from 150 employees to more than 150,000. She said that, initially, she had good bosses and mentors, but as the company grew it took on a wholly corporate feel that stifled her creativity and entrepreneurial energy.

Not only that, but she was told that she needed to be more thoughtful in her tone in management meetings. When she’d advocate for or argue against an idea in a meeting, she was viewed as being too forceful, despite having knowledge and experience to back up her positions. She was pigeonholed into the “bitch in the boardroom” stereotype.

“I felt like I had to be defending myself all the time,” she said. “You get to this point where you are a little raw and abrasive.”

She looked to Sandberg as one of her influences, especially during her time with Schneider Electric. She was comforted by Sandberg’s book Lean In, which has become a catchphrase to encourage women to embrace challenge and risk in the workplace and, among other things, explored the idea that a man is applauded for doing what would get a woman called any number of negative terms.

Roselle drew inspiration from that book in creating Women&. She also drew inspiration from Brené Brown, an author and public speaker whose key tenet is encouraging vulnerability. Women& provides women with the space to do both.

They come together to learn about whiskey, wine, or in the case of an upcoming event, weed; answer each other’s entrepreneurial questions; and talk practice being vulnerable.

“Where else as women are we able to go and practice vulnerability?” Roselle said.

Plus, women find a forum in which they can celebrate their own success without fear of being called vain, entitled, or, everybody’s favorite term, bitchy.

“Part of what Women& endeavors to do is help women feel more comfortable and have more of the vocabulary to express what they are good at and interested in, as well as their wins and their successes.”

It’s seemingly fitting that this organization began in a speakeasy, a symbol for that which is taboo or even illegal, but has grown to encompass events that are hosted at venues around town and attract women from all across the region and even Cheyenne.

What once was a taboo idea, that women support and celebrate women, is slowly becoming more mainstream with the help of such role models as Sandberg, writer Ann Friedman and pop idol Beyoncé.

It was Friedman who coined the term “Shine Theory” in a 2013 New York Magazine article. It’s the idea that a woman benefits from having friends who are successful women. Instead of being jealous of your friend’s successes, she argued, celebrate them and realize that they reflect well on you, too.

And, of course, it’s hard to forget Beyonce’s 2014 VMA performance in which she was silhouetted against large, block letters that shined, “FEMINIST.” Here in Northern Colorado, Roselle does her part in advocating for women.

Among the guests at the inaugural Women& event in March of 2015 was Suzanne Miller, whose daughter died suddenly in 2008. Miller started “Do A Liz Thing” in honor of her daughter, a movement that encourages random acts of kindness. Her daughter was one to leave balloons tied to friends cars, gift cards tucked in coworkers’ desks and handwritten notes slipped to people she could tell were having bad days.

Roselle asked Miller to share her story and the story of the movement at the event.

In the Women& events to come, Miller said she was able to make lifelong friends, continue to share the story of “Do A Liz Thing” and even snag a job offer. At the oneyear celebration of Women&, Miller became a sponsor.

“I see it as a completed circle,” she said.

“I was invited to be a part of the initial Women& Whiskey. One year later, I was able to celebrate this year and present again about Do A Liz Thing — this time as a sponsor because it had grown enough in recognition.”

That Women& was able to help her to the point that she could return the favor is empowering, Miller said. Her experience embodies the mission of the organization and the idea of women supporting other women. She, too, quoted Sandberg, who wrote in the same op-ed, “In business and in government, research supports the notion that women create opportunities for women.”

“When women support women,” she said, “we’re all lifted up.” MB

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33 YEARS BRANDING FORT COLLINS Old Town Fort Collins has changed profoundly in the last thirty years. To say it is unrecognizable is only a slight exaggeration of the truth, but there are a few landmarks that have remained the same over the years.

Burt’s Logo Apparel has been a cornerstone of Old Town Fort Collins, residing at their current location near the corner of Remington and Mountain since 1989. Before that, they were located near the intersection of Laurel and College Ave, close to the modern day Avogadro’s Number.

“We have moved a couple of times over the years, but we have always been here in downtown. We still have the original sign that was outside of our first location on Laurel. It has made it through the years with us,”

“We really want to keep working with our amazing community and our awesome partners here.”

Burt Nunnelee, owner and founder of the company that bears his name, said.

The company has always been a family affair, spanning three generations with the current workforce and they plan to continue as a family-run business into the future.

After Burt started the company in 1984, his wife Mary Good joined him in 1986 after her plans to work in the wilds of Montana with the US Forest Service didn’t pan out.

“I always joke that I could have had a bigtime career if I had just gone to Montana to pursue that job,” Mary laughed. “But love kept

Mary, Burt, Max and Jane stand in front of one of two industrial screen printing presses in Burt’s Logo Apparel’s workshop.

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Burt and Mary in front of Burt’s Logo Apparel on Laurel in the early days.

me here. And joining the business has worked out pretty well for all of us,” she said jokingly.

Burt’s mother Anna Mae moved to town to join the business in 1990, and is still working part time today at 90 years old. She passed on her work ethic to her grandson, Max, who started with his parents’ business part time while he was still in high school.

Now a CSU graduate, he is the lead artist and designer and will take over the business when it is time for his father to step away to pursue a much deserved retirement and his ambitions as a painter.

Burt and Mary’s daughter Grace helps out part time as her high school schedule allows, mainly joining the workforce during the summers. Jane, sister to Burt and daughter to Anna Mae, rounds out the team at Burt’s Logo Apparel. She joined the team in 1999 and can be found in the office most days making sure the business runs smoothly.

Burt’s is best known for their screen printed t-shirts, which can be seen proudly displayed on many local people, commemorating events or celebrating company and nonprofit organizations from all over the region. In addition to custom screen printed artwork on shirts, Burt’s specializes in embroidery and other branded promotional items from pens to hats to water bottles and everything in between.

Burt and Mary in front of Burt’s Logo Apparel today.

The family not only has a long history in the Fort Collins community, they work with some of the biggest and most influential organizations in the region. CSU athletics, the Colorado Eagles, UCHealth, the Fort Collins DBA, and others have been longtime partners with Burt’s. Their gear can also be seen at such great local events as Gnarley Barley, the Old Town Car Show, Colorado Brewers Festival, Fire Hydrant 5K, and the Sharin’ o’ the Green, among many others.

While they have had success on a larger scale as well, from apparel for multiple Presidential campaigns to Broncos championship gear, the Burt’s team is most proud of their local impact.

“We really want to keep working with our amazing community and our awesome partners here. We are really proud of that local impact, and we are going to continue looking for those community opportunities and develop them whenever possible,” Burt said.

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In addition to screen printing, Burt’s Logo Apparel is set up to do embroidery onsite.

Son Max, currently Burt’s Logo Apparel’s lead designer is set to take over the business from dad, Burt.

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Emily, a single mother of five, hopes to make a better life for her children by earning a bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University.

But the rigors of an increasingly inflexible class schedule conflicted with her desire to be at her children’s side. And paying for child care while trying to focus on her studies in Apparel and Merchandising seemed an impossibility.

Emily, who chose not to use her real name for this story, is not alone in her dilemma. In fact, 42 percent of single-parent students say it’s likely they will withdraw from school because they can’t secure quality child care.

But a local grassroots philanthropic program believes that’s a choice that single mothers needn’t have to make.

WomenGive, a dynamic organization founded in Larimer County by women to help other women, provides child care scholarships specifically to single moms who are working toward their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees.

For 10 years, the burgeoning group that now numbers about 400 women has leveraged its financial resources and professional networking skills to help mothers of young children improve their lives.

“We have awarded 534 scholarships to 222 recipients and supported 300 children with quality child care,” said Allison Hines, vice president of

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resource development for United Way of Larimer County, which administers WomenGive. The effort has raised more than $2 million since 2006 through individual and business memberships.

Here in Larimer County, the average cost of full-time, center-based child care is $939.44 per month, per child, according to the United Way of Larimer County. And access to reliable, quality child care is one of the leading barriers to economic independence for single parents, according to the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Colorado 2015.

So far, 94 WomenGive recipients have graduated with higher education degrees. Hines noted that college graduates are likely to earn at least $1 million more than those who have high school diplomas, so the financial impact of their efforts is significant.

“There is a return on investment in what we have given and what the graduates are giving back in terms of their children, their families and their communities.”

WomenGive further leveraged its reach by partnering with Project Self-Sufficiency, a Larimer County nonprofit that assists low-income single parents in achieving economic independence free from community and government assistance, according to PS-S.org. About 80 percent of WomenGive’s scholarships go to PS-S clients such as Emily.

The career development program at PS-S, which can serve 137 single parents and their children at one time, also provides assistance for mental health, transportation, housing and youth programs, said Tracy Mead, executive director of Project SelfSufficiency. PS-S and WomenGive also share an

✱ About WomenGive Individuals membership for WomenGive is $500 a year.

Members are invited to several social and educational events throughout the year, and also have the opportunity to serve on one of WomenGive’s volunteer committees, including Membership, Connections, and Scholarship Review.

WomenGive Business Members are organizations committed to building strong communities. For $1,000 per year, WomenGive Business Members receive a membership for one business member, a listing in the WomenGive Business Member Directory and other benefits.

Information about membership or securing a scholarship: Contact Allison Hines, AHines@UwayLC. Org. or call (970) 407-7017. Additional information can be found at UWayLC.org.

✱ Project Self-Sufficiency Information: PS-S.org or call (970) 635-5912.

Project Self-Sufficiency is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

employee to coordinate the programs.

“That they (WomenGive) are so closely tied to PS-S, it’s a perfect partnership,” Emily said while watching her two youngest children play at a park. She said PS-S requires clients to set goals, and they must demonstrate progress toward those goals to remain with the program.

Emily had been married 14 years when she found herself raising five children alone.

“Life started out with one dream. I was a stay-at-home mom.

But then I had to find a way to provide for them,” she said, explaining her decision to pursue a bachelor’s degree. She had been able to work her school schedule around the kids until one of her children became ill. “(WomenGive) made it where I was able to get care for them. I could focus on schoolwork and not be panicked at our situation,” Emily said.

Graduation will come next year. Emily plans to use her degree to work in eco-fashion and help people in third-world countries realize their dreams by becoming more savvy in the global textile marketplace.

Mead said, “(Our clients) are highly motivated individuals.

Their kids are the most important thing to them. They want to create a better life for their kids ... but they can’t focus on program requirements (such as schoolwork and internships) without reliable child care.”

The direct child care scholarships have made a positive impact in Larimer County, but WomenGive also provides funding and support to The Women’s Foundation of Colorado to advocate for women across the state via public policy.

“While many of our nonprofit partners provide direct services for women, girls and their families, much of this funding also goes to public policy partners so we can effect long-term systemic change,” explained Lauren Y. Casteel, president and CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado. “ ... In the 2016 legislative

session, with funding from WomenGive, WFCO and its public policy partners helped pass six bills that will provide Colorado women and girls with access to work supports, job training and education; that promote civil rights; and that address the root causes of poverty and promote self-sufficiency.”

Women focusing on helping other women is not new, but it is a growing concept in fiscal and philanthropic terms.

Only 7 percent of foundation funding goes to women’s issues in the United States, yet many barriers for women and girls still exist, such as access to education, pay equity, affordable child care, family planning and high-paying career options, Casteel said.

She added, “Women are realizing that when they give back to women, they are investing in more than just women - they are investing in at least two generations because women reinvest 80 percent of their available resources into their families.”

Hines, of Larimer County United Way, said women are motivated to participate in WomenGive for two reasons: “One: it’s really tangible. They can see the women and children they are helping. And two: they experience the power of the collective ... 400 women believing in giving and helping other women.”

While it is not unusual for communities to have women-based philanthropic groups, Hines said WomenGive is unique in that it was formed by a grassroots group of passionate women who chose to focus their resources on where they were most needed.

“We are working to break the cycle of poverty through education,” she said. “This is really about women coming together to empower other women.”

Emily said to be considered so generously by two organizations is a moving experience.

“There have been times they have done things for us that I have burst into tears,” she said. “It’s hard to describe how intimately touching it is to have someone help ... because you are trying to go school.” MBw

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THOUGH CAROL COCHRAN HAS LIVED IN MANY PLACES, SHE’S ALWAYS FELT PULLED BACK TO FORT COLLINS AND THE POUDRE CANYON.

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CAROL COCHRAN Though Carol Cochran has lived in many places, she’s always felt pulled back to Fort Collins and the Poudre Canyon.

Cochran grew up in Indianapolis and Boulder, but her grandparents owned a small cabin in the canyon that she often visited, inspiring a love of nature and a connection to the local community. Even after meeting her husband, Tim, and moving far and wide — the family spent over 20 years living in Asia, Milwaukee, and Colombia — she returned to Fort Collins every year to visit the growing community and the craft beer scene.

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Now, as co-founders and owners of Horse and Dragon Brewing Company in Fort Collins, the two can confidently say they are a part of both. “Everywhere we’ve traveled and lived we’ve sought out local beer,” Cochran said. “We’ve never been in a taproom where we haven’t met someone interesting.”

The Cochrans’ love of good beer flourished during their travels, but the smaller access to craft beer overseas lead to Tim to homebrewing. “I was never involved directly in the process until we put money down [on the building for the brewery]” Cochran laughs. “Then it got real and I said, ‘I better figure this out.’”

After moving to Fort Collins in July 2012, brewery planning came to full fruition in January of 2013. Horse & Dragon — the name, according to their website, inspired by their love of Western and Eastern cultures — officially opened to the public in

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May of 2014.

Though Cochran spends most of her time working at the brewery, she also has an impressive commitment and contribution to area nonprofits.

One such nonprofit is the locallystarted and now national BookTrust, an organization that according tot their website aims “to empower children from low-income families to choose and own books, inspiring a passion for reading and cultivating increased literacy skills and life-long learning.” Since its inception BookTrust has grown to serve 881,052 books to 38,000 children in 15 states.

Another organization she works with is WomenGive, a group in Larimer County that works to provide “support and financial assistance in the form of childcare scholarships,” allowing local women to continue and further their education.

While these are by no means close to

✱ Horse & Dragon Brewing Company (970-631-8038) is located at 124 Racquette Drive in Fort Collins. BookTrust can be reached at info@booktrust.org.

For information on WomenGive contact Allison Hines at Ahines@uwaylc.org

“WHEN YOU NAVIGATE SOMETHING DIFFICULT, BUILD A BRIDGE SO THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOU WON’T HAVE SUCH A DIFFICULT TIME.”

an exhaustive list of nonprofits she’s involved with, Cochran does make note of how her interests often lie in areas of literacy and education. This is due in part to her time living abroad, she says, where she learned the value of education by herself often not speaking the language.

It’s also a result of how she was raised and how she sees her part in the community. Her grandfather, who worked for Colorado State University, had a saying that she carries with her.. “When you navigate something difficult,” she recalls, “build a bridge so the people behind you won’t have such a difficult time.”

While she picks projects and groups that are close to her heart, Cochran and her family are also very cognizant of the good example and precedent for community engagement set by long-time, big-name Fort Collins’ breweries New Belgium, Odell, and Coopersmith’s, whose activism are staples in the community.

This giving-back mindset is something

Cochran attributes to the types of people that are drawn to brewing, but she also points to the unique ability of small business owners to pursue their passion projects alongside their work. “Most people work so that they can contribute in other ways, that’s what feeds their soul,” Cochran said. “I think that in craft breweries, or in small businesses in general, people are able to focus more on that they they could in a large corporation.”

She is also thankful for the welcome into the Fort Collins craft brewery scene that they received from the other breweries. After more than two years, business at the Horse & Dragon is strong despite an ever growing presence of other breweries in Fort Collins.

Cochran doesn’t see it as competition, however, and welcomes newcomers wishing to pursue their passion. Plus, she says, “good beer is good for Fort Collins.”

Her favorite Horse & Dragon beer? That’s easy: Picnic Rock Pale Ale. MB

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Dr. Michelle Glasgow, a family medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente Fort Collins, shares the challenges and rewards of working in the medical tent for the Ironman World Championships in Kona and with young athletes here in Northern Colorado

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Dr. Michelle Glasgow of Kaiser Permanente, Fort Collins classifies herself as someone who doesn’t like to specialize too much because she enjoys the variety presented by working with the full spectrum of family medicine. It is no surprise that she seeks out this same kind of exciting variety in her hobbies, or that over the years her professional expertise and her personal passion for athletics have come together.

“It was 6 years ago that I was first invited to the medical tent for the Ironman World Championships in Kona. I was at a sports medicine conference in Hawaii, and a friend asked me to stay after and work. The experience was inspirational, and I have been back every other year since then,” Dr. Glasgow said.

The most interesting part of the experience, Dr. Glasgow said, is the rural setting and the reliance on the problem-solving skills of the physicians because the resources on hand are comparatively minimal.

The ability of the physicians to keep athletes competition-ready is especially noteworthy when considering the wide range of issues they address. “At Ironman we see lots of different illnesses and injuries,” Dr. Glasgow said. Athletes can suffer from blisters and physical injuries to nutritional deficits, all of which can go from minor to life-threatening under intense competition circumstances.

“In open water swimming we have concerns about water quality, and what bacteria and/or substances are found in the water including oil and trash spilled from boats. These can lead to stomach and skin issues,” she added.

“We’ve also treated athletes suffering from Swim Induced Pulmonary Edema, which is a relatively newly observed

illness. It is thought to be the reason we have seen so many sudden water deaths in triathlons lately - both in men and women,” Dr. Glasgow said.

“In addition to those types of issues, we Michelle Glasgow, M.D., treat a lot of trauma is a family injuries, usually from medicine being kicked and hit physician practicing in the water or bicycle at the Kaiser accidents—as well as Permanente stress fractures, which Fort Collins Medical Offices. we see more often in women. In addition to the more traumatic injuries, athletes will also seek treatment for just plain blisters from shoes and clothing rubbing -- women can have an added issue with bras that are ill fitting creating rub areas on the skin that can be painful and get infected,” she continued. “And of course in Kona we see a lot of heat related injuries from heat exhaustion to heat stroke,” In addition to physical injuries, physicians at Ironman also gather data by monitoring weight, blood work, and other indicators of healthy performance during the grueling event. “At Ironman most years there are university groups doing studies on these athletes in real time to see how the human body

functions in order to determine what is optimal. For example, I have been a part of weight checks on these athletes every Ironman athlete is weighed before they race… if they stop to seek medical care they are weighed again, and if they lose too much weight during the race they are not allowed to continue,” Dr. Glasgow said.

“We also look at chronic illnesses like asthma - changing air quality, both inside and outside, can change performance in any athlete. Poor air quality from pollution or fires burning in nearby areas will change how an athlete will perform even if they do not have lung issues,” Dr. Glasgow said. An added complication for female athletes is menstruation and the associated anemia or iron deficiencies. Levels are closely monitored, and extensive histories are gathered on each athlete to best prepare the physicians to help them succeed. “We discuss birth control for regulating menses and the methods that are better for this. We have come a long way in birth control methods and can actually stop women’s menses in order to prevent anemia and keep bones healthy with hormones.”

Back at home in Fort Collins, Dr. Glasgow’s reputation as a passionate athlete and a physician engaged in women’s sports medicine has preceded her. “I really love the whole range of patients, so I am not really specialized as a physician. But I have found a niche in my Kaiser Fort Collins practice with young athletes, and especially girls… I really enjoy working with young female athletes and helping them perform their best, and I am really enjoying the balance I have in my practice right now. I like getting to do a little bit of everything and I would like to be known as a physician who does a bit of everything… the girl who does it all.”

Succulent Succotash!

This traditional Southern dish is made fresh and local with corn, butter beans and red peppers.

Recipe on page 47.

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Summer recipes COLORADO SUMMERS are special for many reasons, not least of which is the amazing local food. This beautiful state is famous for several unique culinary delights, so this summer The Cooking Studio’s Trish O’Neill introduces several awesome recipes utilizing Olathe corn and Palisade peaches.

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ROASTED CORN SOUP WITH HERBS SERVINGS: 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 heaping cup chopped shallots 6 cups chicken broth 6 ears fresh corn 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS

Remove the husks and silks from the corn. Set one ear of corn aside.

Use a knife to cut the kernels off of the remaining 5 cobs, then break the scraped cobs in half. Set aside.

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, 8-10 minutes.

Add the chicken stock, corn kernels, broken cobs, salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Roast the whole ear of corn on the grill or grill pan until some of the kernels are brown/blackened then set aside to cool. Cook the soup for 10 minutes more, then remove the broken cobs from the pot and discard.

Off the heat, use a hand held immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. The soup should have a creamy consistency without being gloppy. If it’s too thick, thin it with water or chicken stock bit by bit; if it’s too thin, cook over medium heat until thickened.

Use a knife to cut the roasted kernels off of the cooled cob, save some of the prettier ones for garnish and then add the rest to the soup along with the herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with tiny sprigs of fresh basil if desired.

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✱ TIP: If you don’t have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly and purée it in batches in a blender. Be sure to crack the lid or remove the center cap to allow steam to escape and cover with a dishtowel so it won’t splatter. Rinse the pot and return the soup to the pot.

PEACH SORBET SERVINGS: 4 - 6

SUCCOTASH WITH BUTTER BEANS SERVINGS: 4 - 6

6 large, ripe peaches 1(15-ounce) can butter beans, 2 tablespoons liquid reserved, rinsed

3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice

2teaspoons lemon juice

Pinch of salt DIRECTIONS

Peel and slice peaches, then freeze until firm.

Stir sugar into 3/4 cup water and blend with frozen peaches, along with lemon juice and salt, until creamy and smooth.

Eat immediately softserve-style, or freeze in a loaf pan up to 3 days.

3tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, chopped fine 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch pieces Salt and pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced Pinch cayenne pepper 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs (3 cups) 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley DIRECTIONS

Stir reserved bean liquid and lemon juice

together in small bowl; set aside.

Melt butter in 12inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Reduce heat to medium and add corn and beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn and beans have cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add bean liquid mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

Remove skillet from heat, stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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NOURISH GET H E A LT H Y

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epending on who you ask, Colorado is at its most magical at any time of any season. For those who think that summer and fall evenings are the absolute best, M+B went in search of the perfect cocktail to compliment the perfect patio weather.

We caught up with Tim Griggs, bar manager at Mainline Ale House in Old Town Fort Collins to sample some of their summer favorite recipes perfect for sipping on their extensive rooftop patio overlooking College Ave: the Blackberry Sage Mojito and the Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini. “[A drink] perfect for the patio is cool, cold, refreshing. Then you also want a little bit of acidity and then you want a little bit of herb in it as well. With the Blackberry Sage Mojito you have the fresh blackberries muddled with some rum and lime juice and then fresh sage. We use all fresh ingredients, including our lime juice. It’s 100% squeezed straight from the lime. Then the Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini is fresh raspberries with lemon and then a nice Colorado local vodka,” Griggs said.

Griggs says the fact that the bartenders come up with all of the unique cocktails are what really make them stand out from the crowd as signature drinks. They are also committed to using local components whenever possible, giving each drink a Colorado flair. “…[O]ur fresh ingredients are what makes it signature to us. We’re not using just bottle liqueurs and things like that... we’re actually making it fresh from scratch ingredients,” Griggs added.

T IM G RIG G S : BAR MAN AGE R M AI N LI N E ALE H OU SE

BLACKBERRY SAGE MINT MOJITO 1 1/2 ounces rum 1/2 ounce mint syrup 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 4 blackberries, whole 4 sage leaves, whole plus 1 to garnish Sprite and soda water to taste DIRECTIONS

In a cocktail shaker, muddle together rum, mint syrup, lime juice, blackberries and sage leaves. Add ice and shake until combine.

In a highball glass, pour mixture over ice.

Top off the glass with a mixture of sprite and soda water. Garnish with a sage leaf and serve.

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RASPBERRY LEMON DROP MARTINI 1/2 oz vodka 3/4 ounces raspberry syrup 3/4 ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce simple syrup Sugar (for martini glass rim) Lemon wedge (for garnish) DIRECTIONS

In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, raspberry syrup, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice and shake. Using a martini glass, dampen the rim and sugar the edge. Pour drink, add a lemon wedge to garnish and serve.

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FINAL WORD

GOALS FOR GIRLS W RITT E N BY KRIST I N OWE N S

FROM A CHILD’S PERSPECTIVE, the future is bright; sunny days filled

with bouncy houses and light sabers. Career possibilities reach as far as the imagination, or at least their parents’ sphere of influence and motivation.

Sadly, in the 1970’s, leadership positions for women were stunningly limited.

In kindergarten, I wanted to be an elephant trainer. In third grade, the Dunkin’ Donut lady. My parents were appalled.

At the age of ten, with so few female role models to choose from, I naively selected mine from TV shows. My favorites were Julie McCoy, the Love Boat Cruise Director and Wonder Woman. Both were problemsolvers, had fabulous outfits, and lots of interested men. When traveling to exotic locations, these ladies could fight for justice while looking terrific and appropriately accessorized. As they gave orders and pointed, people took immediate action. I could do those jobs. My enthusiasm to jump into the workplace and reap its many rewards was unbounded.

Skip forward 30 years. Now in the middle of my life, stark reality has set in. After decades of administrative work dealing with employees and deadlines, I realize cute shoes and handbags don’t help. Mundane tasks like cleaning kitchen floors and sorting laundry don’t remotely feel like visiting international ports of call. Sadly, Wonder Woman’s superpowers have yet to materialize. And wait a minute, where’s my staff ? Julie McCoy had it easy, 48 Mind+Body AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2016

delegating to her ship-sized crew while sipping a daiquiri at the bar with Isaac.

I am just keeping my head above water. Looking back, my life did not turn out to be a TV episode, not even a funny one. I feel gipped.

Nowadays, I wonder if girls have the same issues searching for realistic role models. Do Super Girl, Princess Anna, or Katniss Everdeen top their list of possible choices? I hope seeing women as doctors, professors and senators influence young girls away from fictional characters. They have REAL professional women to look up to... women who actually hold powerful jobs, and not only on TV. And some are really, truly saving the world.

Motivation can help. Family and friends, please cheer on young girls when their doubts surface. Tell them, “Yes, you can!” And more importantly, “See?” Girls no longer have to de-select careers based on invisible possibilities. They have unlimited options. Expectations can be set as high as the sky. Seriously, I know three female pilots.

Nonetheless, I must confess. Sometimes, late at night, I watch re-runs of Love Boat and Wonder Woman. I recognize they are predictably hokey with sexist storylines. But I laugh out loud. How did magic bracelets and big, toothy smiles ever manifest a career? With these characters as my aspiration, I can’t believe I turned out as well as I did. It’s a miracle.

Kristin turned out just fine. With a Ph.D. in higher education and 25 years in university teaching and administration, she retired from the 9 to 5. Now a writer, she still dreams of donuts, sleeps in til 9am and wears sweat pants.

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