The gift of island time and mountain time

Th e circular bar was busy but not too busy. ere were two bartenders working the bar. Our view was of the beautiful snow-covered mountains as the restaurant was at the top of a ski resort. As the bartenders chatted us all up, we all took in the amazing view of the slopes, the mountain range backdrop and a gorgeous blue-sky

No rush, service was casual without being too slow. As we enjoyed our break we noticed a man had walked in and stood at the bar looking for a beverage himself. His accent gave him away as being from New York and his body language betrayed his not so good mood. As the bartender approached the man and asked what he would like to drink, the man blurted out, “Two bloody Marys.”

As the bartender started making the drinks, the man started assertively tapping his credit card on the counter,

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AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com shaking his head and clearly losing his patience as the bartender worked on his drinks. I would have to say, the bartender makes an awesome bloody Mary, and he takes the time to make sure it’s perfect. As the man’s impatience grew, the bartender picked up on the vibe, and without speeding up, he quickly and brilliantly defused the situation, asking the man one question, “I’ll bet it’s nice for you to be on vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, and to be up here taking in the snow, the sun and this incredible view.” e man’s demeanor immediately changed. He knew what the bartender had just done, and smiling he said, “ ank you for that, and it’s wonderful to be up here and on mountain time.” I watched as the man took the two drinks back to his table and wife, and as he sat down, taking in a deep breath and gazing out at the magni cence and majesty of his surroundings.

If you have ever spent any time in the

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Gig worker law is bad idea

Last week, the Colorado State Senate began considering SB 23-098, a bill focused on making changes to the way gig workers like me get paid. As a delivery driver for DoorDash, I have grave concerns that parts of this bill will negatively a ect me and many others who rely on the platform to pay their bills.

Last April, I had an injury that left me immobile at home and needed a way to earn supplemental income in tandem with my full-time job. I started Dashing and was thrilled to discover it was the perfect solution. I soon became a Top Dasher, an added reward that helped me grow my savings account, tackle projects

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islands or in the mountains, you can immediately connect with the headline and message of this column. When we can spend time on a beautiful tropical island or in the majesty of the mountains, sometimes things just move a little slower. And that’s a good thing.

It amazes me that some people miss the opportunity to slow down, to ease the pace of the race when they are on vacation. We work so hard to save our money so that we can take a break, get away from the rush and crush of life, and bring ourselves and our family to a tropical paradise or winter wonderland, only to lose our patience, getting upset because the shuttle was ve minutes behind, or the line at the co ee shop wasn’t moving as quickly as we would like. And instead of letting go of the stress we left behind, we bring it with us and get worked up over the silliest and slightest delays.

is is not about making the excuse for poor or extremely slow service, as that is never acceptable. is is just a gentle nudge

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SB 23-098 is trying to change the way I work on the platform, limit my access earning opportunities, and restrict DoorDash from providing rewards and incentives. Since I began dashing, it’s these very things that have made me so successful, allowing me to support so many of Colorado’s amazing businesses and rewarding me for working hard. I implore our lawmakers to proceed with caution SB 23-098 and ght to ensure that Dashers like myself have the ability to remain self-sucient and nancially secure.

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and reminder to stop and see the mountains or the vastness of a blue ocean. Not just look at them, but really see them. And maybe as we stop long enough we might just realize that we are actually seeing them for the very rst time.

Getting on island time or mountain time, or wherever else we go to relax and take a break, helps us to unwind and let the stressors of life go. If we are lucky enough to live in such an area full time, we understand what island time and mountain time means, and recognize it’s one of the reasons we chose to live there.

Is it time to leave the anxiety, stress, and impatience behind? Can we get ourselves comfortable with a slightly slower pace? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can embrace island time and mountain time for the gift that they truly are, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

consensus quickly and felt it was in the district’s and nalists’ best interests to announce the selection as soon as possible, the announcement said.

“I am honored that the LPS Board members are giving me the opportunity to work alongside and serve the students, sta and families of this great school district,” said Lambert in the district’s announcement. “ ey want their schools to be a place where students are safe, engaged and inspired. I look forward to working with the talented sta in LPS to continue to meet those expectations.”

Board members also thanked

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Ewert for his service to the district and for his 37-year career in public education, the announcement said.

Pending successful contract negotiations, the board will take action on Lambert’s contract during the March 9 meeting, according to the announcement.

Lambert is expected to o cially start on July 1.