I hope all is well with each and every one of you. It's been a wonderful and fun change to go from living on the outskirts of Boulder to the center of Denver. Bryce likes to point out (in a surprised tone), "You're just fitting in so well!" That could be because he still thinks I'm a little bit Kansas-country, but that's still a label I'll take. :-)
There are many differences between country and city living. Some are fun, some are dangerous (in a good way) and some are just different.
1. Happy Hour is waaay way way to convenient.
2. You can go to dinner, a movie and to Walgreens without a car.
3. Grass is sparse and the dog "area" is always full of regulars.
4. On weekends, you get out of the city....because it is full of charity organizations on scavenger hunts and Chinese tourists asking for directions (I can't direct them where they need to go yet!)
5. Parking is coveted. Luckily, my building takes care of parking but it is super tricky to find a spot sometimes.
There are many, many more but you might have to come visit to see for yourself! :-)
Wine recommendation (way overdue): Zen of Zin Zinfandel. Dark and wonderfully drinkable with anything from cheese before dinner to pasta. Can be found for right around $10.
Movie recommendation: If you're brave enough, you absolutely must watch Food Inc. It's a very level-headed documentary about the food we eat, where it comes from and who controls it. The documentary opens the door to food subsidies and explains why milk is expensive but soda costs $.30 per bottle. It is a wonderful, eye-opening movie that will either turn you vegetarian or into a farmer's market worshiper.
