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Lit From Within THIS MONTH WE PROUDLY PRESENT OUR ANNUAL WOMEN’S ISSUE, WHERE WE FOCUS ON SEVERAL OUTSTANDING FEMALES IN OUR COMMUNITY, WHO ARE TRAILBLAZERS IN THEIR INDUSTRIES. Have you heard of the 10,000-hour rule? Some experts theorize it’s the magic number required to achieve true expertise. While it’s not been scientifically proven, there seems to be

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FEATURES 50 Graced by Elisabeth Grace This Denver-Based Artist Uses Yoga To Inspire Collaging Workshops

58 Making an Impact We Chat With a Few Female Attorneys at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP To Discuss Practicing Law, Mentorships and More

65 Female Leaders These Entrepreneurs Share Their Trials and Tribulations

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88 The Colorado Way A Mountain Living Vision Fulfilled in Caribou Ridge

DEPARTMENTS 22 Lifestyle Letter 26 Good Times 36 Around Town 44 Travel Destination 50 Artist’s Palette 58 Legal Compass 88 City Scene 98 Open House 106 Hot Spot 110 Locally Owned

GOOD TIMES 1.

Boulder Realtors Celebrate Their Food Security Project In March 2020, Catherine and Andy Burgess of Burgess Group | Compass launched the “The Food Security Project.” In partnership with Community Food Share, they’re growing thousands of pounds of produce for Coloradoans facing food insecurity at their listing, the McKenzie Farm. In August, friends, clients and media toured the farm and celebrated the project’s success with music, food and drinks. PHOTOGRAPHER: FORTEM MEDIA

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Cochon 555 On July 31, Kelly Whitaker brought his Id Est team of chefs from Basta, Dry Storage and Bruto to Snowmass for the Cochon555 Heritage Fire. The event was a welcome celebration of Colorado’s Chefs and Farmers with more than 600 guests in attendance. “This is as real as it gets,“ Whitaker stated as he glazed the Tamarind Ginger Mole Duck which had been roasting for six hours. "People are hungry for a real connection to the food and the community." PHOTOGRAPHER: CALLIE CAVANAUGH @NONNAEATS

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GOOD TIMES

Impact on Education Raises $250,000 for Boulder Valley Schools Hundreds of community members joined Impact on Education both in person and virtually to support public education on Friday, August 20. Together they raised more than $250,000 to support their vision of an equitable future for all students in Boulder Valley’s 56 public schools. Learn more: ImpactOnEducation.org. PHOTOGRAPHER: HEATHER OPLAND

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GOOD TIMES

Grand Opening of Persimmon Early Learning of YWCA Boulder County On August 21, YWCA Boulder County held a grand opening of Persimmon Early Learning (formerly Children's Alley). They were thrilled to be able to finally show off their newly renovated and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas and spend time with their wonderful community of families, donors, supporters and volunteers.

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GROWING GARDENS: COMMUNITY HARVEST FESTIVAL Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Come out for a FREE fall celebration at the Growing Gardens’ urban farm! They will have fun activities like pumpkin and face painting, lawn games, Goat Dairy goats and more. A bluegrass band will be performing while you enjoy delicious food from local food trucks and grab a drink from the Biergarten. They will also have pumpkins, fall perennials and Long’s Gardens Iris bulbs for sale. Walk, bus, bike or carpool and be entered to win an alternative transportation prize! No dogs at this event, please, they might scare the goats. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $5-$10/family. GrowingGardens.org Tank-style Pitch Slam. Now in its 17th year, Naturally Boulder’s biggest annual event “Pitch Slam & Autumn Awards featuring Innovation Showcase” will be held in person at the Boulder Jewish Community Center as well as streamed on YouTube. Last year, Gruvi took home the Pitch Slam and People’s Choice awards, while Mortal Kombucha took home second place and Bloombox Foods won third. Passes are on sale now at PitchSlam2021.NaturallyBoulder.org.

MAX SEIGAL, PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY AT THE ST. JULIEN HOTEL Max’s passion for photography began while working as a biologist on conservation projects around the globe. He now works as a full-time photographer and has spent most of his career with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. Max’s images have been featured in numerous become a cornerstone in the fine art photography

THE DEL MCCOURY BAND AT BOULDER THEATER ON 10/26

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ists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. Come experience The Del McCoury Band at the Boulder Theater. Get tickets at BoulderTheater.com CONTINUED >

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MELTED AT THE SOURCE—SOFT SERVE, COOKIES, THAI BUNS ARE BACK! The latest opening from Restaurateur Bryan Dayton (who is also behind OAK at 14th and Corrida in Boulder) is sweet—literally! Melted is a dessert shop located

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FINDING ART IN DAILY LIFE AT ACME FINE GOODS Kim Fearick joined Acme Fine Goods as shop manager in March 2021. “I have a passion for styling and visual merchandising that fuels my approach everyday at Acme. I love to help people find something that speaks to them or tells a story. I think there’s a power in putting on clothes you feel great in or finding that special something for your home. It’s a way to bring art and creativity

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TO EXPERIENCE MOUNTAIN LAVISHNESS AT ITS FINEST, CONSIDER A STAY AT THE LITTLE NELL, ASPEN’S ONLY 5-STAR, 5-DIAMOND, SKI-IN/SKI-OUT HOTEL ARTICLE EMILY O'BRIEN

ASPEN IS BREATHTAKING DURING ANY SEASON AND ALWAYS ENDLESSLY BURSTING WITH ACTIVITIES REGARDLESS OF WEATHER. Winter has the obvious ski and snowboard options while summer beckons Maroon Bells hiking. Did you know they are the most photographed mountains in the country? The month of October makes for a gorgeous drive on Independence Pass (which typically closes around Halloween, weather pending) with its striking colorful foliage juxtaposed against the snow-capped mountains. Additional seasonal favorites include biking, golf and horseback riding. A Relais & Châteaux resort, The Little Nell is a place that easily exceeds sky-high expectations—every small touch is covered. Its living room and lobby have undergone a recent transformation by acclaimed architect and interior design firm Luis Bustamante of Spain, which brought in stunning millwork for the walls, fireplace and ceiling, new furniture, carpeting, sconces and then some. Think symmetrical and harmonic proportions. Geometric design elements are at the forefront of the refresh. Luis is also a sculptor and painter and some of his own artwork adorns the hotel’s walls on either side of the wood-burning fireplace. The 92-room ultra-luxe accommodations are undoubtedly high-end yet undeniably cozy, making you feel right at home once you settle in. From the eco-friendly wooden key cards to the plants in the rooms (and orchids in the bathroom) to the turndown service complete with bedside slippers and a carafe of water to quench mid-night thirst, every aspect is well thought out. Four-legged friends are welcomed—and pampered—with gourmet treats; the hotel even designed a Puppy Jet Lag Kit specifically made to help dogs adjust to its high altitude. Of course, there’s also a 5-star concierge service always at your fingertips, led by a Les Clefs d’Or-certified chef concierge, to help wrangle any-sized task, including booking appointments and reservations, suggesting activities and arranging transportation. Rooms and junior suites were renovated a few years ago by New York-based luxury firm Champalimaud Design, featuring bespoke floor plans and gas log fireplaces, many with their own private balconies. With lodging ranging from guest rooms to suites to luxury residences managed by the hotel’s team, plus the Silver Queen Gondola, hiking trails, haute couture and world-class dining just steps out its door,

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it’s clear why this chic hotel is so sought

includes a flat-screen TV, a wooden bar,

after. A Colorado Resident Rate is on offer

plush seating and a pool table that can be

and available online.

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date a dinner party or a traditional board

The Board Room at The Little Nell, a secret

meeting. A personal sommelier can help

room hidden behind a bookcase that’s been

with wine selection or handpick bourbons,

converted from a traditional meeting space

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to a swanky speakeasy and is available as

making it especially fun for a family gather-

a buyout. This fashionably lit private space

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ARTICLE JESSICA MORDACQ PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA PROUDFIT

THIS DENVER-BASED ARTIST USES YOGA TO INSPIRE COLLAGING WORKSHOPS

Graced by Elisabeth Grace ARTIST ELISABETH GRACE SPENT HER CHILDHOOD OUTSIDE, BUILDING MICRO-ENVIRONMENT FORTS OUT OF HER BACKYARD’S TREE BRANCHES AND BUSHES. She’d hide away in her detailed structures, studying the grasses and flowers surrounding her to escape from reality. Forever fascinated by nature’s detail, Elisabeth still reflects this inspiration in her collages, paintings and art installations today. Elisabeth sells three-dimensional succulent mandalas on her online store, but her collages focus more on untouchable nature—space, the deep ocean and mountain peaks—with leaves and colorful flowers sprinkled throughout. Collaging was a side-hustle while Elisabeth worked at Anthropologie for five years after graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder in oil painting. She focuses more on this medium since leaving the clothing store, known for their elaborate, hand-made window and store displays, at the start of the pandemic.

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In 2016, Elisabeth started completing 200 hours of yoga teacher training and developing her Visual Vinyasa collage workshops that instill yogic principles through visual art. “When I started collaging, I realized how creatively freeing and meditative it was,” Elisabeth says. "I thought, if I can create a world within the boundaries of this page, I have the ability to do the same type of creation within my life." Motivated by the same childhood desire to surround herself and the built world with natural imagery, Elisabeth collaged to embolden herself to paint abstractly and create her physical art installations. She started offering workshops in the Denver area and on Zoom, wanting to offer the same sense of encouragement to others. She opens workshops with a yoga review and how it applies to the private group, like a small business or bridal party, she workshops with. In Sanskrit, “Vinyasa” translates to “place in a special way.” As yoga has key principles of mindfulness and intention, so does collaging, allowing creatives to focus on the present moment and meditate while crafting an aesthetically pleasing composition. “Collage is such an accessible art form,” Elisabeth says. “My favorite part is seeing people have those creative revelations.” She prompts private Visual Vinyasa participants with unique themes or ideas to spark inspiration, like life transitions or intentions for the following year. Then participants choose their subject matter and take home their art to remind them of their manifested intentions. Elisabeth has also held public collaging workshops at yoga studios and taprooms like Improper City in Denver. When Elisabeth collages on her own in her home’s spare room studio, she starts by printing out photos taken on her phone or cutting out those in beautiful magazines and coffee table books she often buys from estate sales. Elisabeth then categorizes images by color and size. When inspiration hits, she chooses photos from her natural, feminine image archive and arranges them to portray the look she’s going for.

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"I thought, if I can create a world within the boundaries of this page, I have the ability to do the same type of creation within my life." As businesses anticipate the world reopening after the pandemic, Elisabeth ramps up her installation art piece production for the world outside her garage, where she paints and works with bulkier, larger materials. She recently constructed light-up clouds made from paper lanterns and cotton stuffing in one of Fort Greene Bar’s rooms in Denver. Elisabeth plans to continue offering collaging workshops to help people realize their creative power and take a moment to breathe during their busy days. ElisabethGraceArt.com

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ARTICLE EMILY O'BRIEN PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

MAKING AN IMPACT WE CHAT WITH A FEW FEMALE ATTORNEYS AT BERG HILL GREENLEAF RUSCITTI LLP TO DISCUSS PRACTICING LAW, MENTORSHIPS AND MORE

BOULDER HAS BEEN HOME TO BERG HILL GREENLEAF RUSCITTI LLP (BHGR) FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. In 2001, BHGR opened its doors as a boutique law firm with just a handful of attorneys. Today, it has a robust commercial law practice that encompasses many facets of law including construction, real estate, general corporate, employment, criminal, private client services and more. That same firm has also grown to more than 40 attorneys with offices across the nation: Denver, Colorado, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Irvine and San Diego, California. BHGR has always been deeply rooted and invested in the greater Boulder community by way of the firm but also the team members themselves. Many of the firm's attorneys and staff serve on local boards, sit on councils, and are as active in athletics and all the incredible outdoor opportunities our area has to offer. Today we sit down with four of its female attorneys to discuss practicing law, mentorships and the complexities of being female in a male-dominated industry. The women include: Kathleen Alt – first female equity partner/first female member of management committee Sally Berg – equity partner Juliana Massaro – special counsel Yasmina Shaush – associate

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WHAT DREW YOU TO PRACTICE LAW?

I recall that when I started practice in Texas, I couldn’t

KA: I initially went to law school to study envi-

wear suit pants to the local federal court—had to wear

ronmental and animal law and to have a meaningful

a skirt and hose. Another time, an opposing counsel

career giving back to society. I discovered that I was

thought I was the paralegal on the case instead of the

uniquely suited for criminal defense work and all that

lead attorney. All that said, I have been able to take

entails. Ever since I was a kid, I defended the under-

this in stride and challenge the cultural biases in a

dog and spoke out against injustice.

way that, I hope, paves the way for the next genera-

YS: I was drawn to the problem-solving nature of

tion of women.

law. Whether assisting a client through civil litigation,

YS: I’m a first-generation American and the first

the purchase and sale of real estate, or entity forma-

attorney in my family. Throughout my undergraduate

tion, attorneys assist clients by finding practical solu-

studies and law schools, I did not have a roadmap to

tions to their needs.

help me navigate the pathway of career development. To overcome this, I sought out mentorship early and

CAN YOU SPEAK TO ANY CHALLENGES YOU’VE

often, starting with my professors and in my intern-

FACED AS YOU’VE DEVELOPED YOUR CAREER?

ships and externships.

HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THEM? SB: I feel that in many ways our industry, particularly litigation, is challenging for women and mothers.

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WHAT VALUES DO YOU MOST ADMIRE AT BHGR

HOW IS IT BEING A WOMAN IN LAW AND/OR

AND WHY?

YOUR LEGAL PRACTICE? HOW ARE SOME WAYS

SB: I love the diverse group of lawyers and the

THE INDUSTRY COULD IMPROVE TO MAKE IT

wide skill sets that we have. We have always had a

MORE ACCESSIBLE AND FAIRER FOR WOMEN

team and collaborative mentality which is to the ben-

TO BE SEEN AND VALUED IN THIS SPACE?

efit of the clients and process. JM: I value the collegial atmosphere and the focus on work-life balance.

KA: Working in employment and criminal defense law, I see firsthand the challenges that gender, race and economic disadvantage pose to individuals, our community, and the legal profession. There are now

WHAT KIND OF MENTORSHIP HAVE YOU

more women on average entering law school each

RECEIVED OVER THE YEARS THAT'S INSPIRED

year than men. The profession is changing from the

YOU TO KEEP GOING?

bottom up. I would like to see more women in lead-

YS: I found my mentor by looking up to partners

ership positions. Mentoring of future leaders is key.

and senior associates at BHGR who not only prac-

JM: I am, undoubtedly, a beneficiary of the battles

ticed in my fields, but also created the type of profes-

fought and won by women that came before me as

sional and personal balance that I sought to achieve

I’ve not only worked in spaces formerly reserved

in my career. Ask yourself, is this person doing what I

only for men but achieved professional success as a

want to be doing in five years or 10 years? If so, what

result of such inclusion. Going forward, the focus for

do I need to do to get there?

the industry needs to be inclusion of all groups that

JM: The most effective mentors early on were

have been excluded from these spaces by appointing

those that not only took the time to pass on their

leaders who are women, people of color, transgender

knowledge, but also impressed upon me that I was

people and other historically excluded people.

capable and could truly succeed if I chose to. Getting a pat on the back is nice, but a great mentor is some-

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Megan Daughtry

owner and principal designer at Proud House Studio

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CR: How did you get started in interior design? MD: My father is an architect and builder who ran his own

our client’s projects. I am striving to achieve more than I

design/build firm from our home. After 25 years of working

can imagine. I am inspired to surprise and delight our clients

my way up to managing teams in the fine dining restaurant

with our service and am focused on great communication,

and specialty retail industries, I knew I wanted to stop work-

collaboration and exceeding our clients’ expectations to

ing nights and weekends because I wanted children. My

deliver completed spaces beyond their wildest dreams.

artistic side has always been strong, so I enrolled in design school where I received student design competition awards

CR: What’s something most people don’t know about you?

which bolstered my confidence to start my own company

MD: I traveled around the world for three years when I was 18

upon graduating in 2015.

where I learned how taking risks can pay off in magical ways. I am an identical twin which means I have never been alone. I

CR: What inspires you?

also love collaboration.

MD: I love learning. I am a lifelong student. I am dedicated to developing my self-awareness and to be a conscious leader, which I know will lead to success for my team and

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Lopa van der Mersch

CR: How did you come up with the idea for Rasa?

LvdM: Necessity was the mother of this invention and

becoming a mother myself was a big driver of the necessity. I had just had an epically stressful year—I left a traumatically abusive spiritual community, had emergency back surgery while pregnant, moved across the country, lost a beloved family member, had a traumatic Cesarean birth, and then a dramatic falling out with my family and had a precious angel waking me up all hours of the night. I was beaten down and exhausted, and coffee didn't help (hello anxiety, jitters, panic attacks and even worse sleep than before). The available alternatives left something to be desired, which had me questioning why there were so few delicious, energizing options. Coffee itself as a daily ritual went so culturally unquestioned even though it comes with addiction and side effects. So, I partnered with an herbalist and together we created Rasa—delicious, super-functional coffee alternatives that lean on adaptogens for energy rather than stimulants. Rasa became my golden thread of inspiration, and I held on tight. CR: If you could live anywhere, where would you live and why? LvdM: I feel incredibly lucky to be able to say this, but the place I'd most love to live is on a plot of land where we're going to be building a house in Sunshine Canyon, just outside of Boulder. When I go up there, my nervous system drops down three notches and I instantly feel more calm, spacious and happy. It's incredibly beautiful, and I just feel like the best version of myself when I'm up there. Coincidentally, my husband and I got married right next door so it's also a sentimental spot for us, too. CR: What’s your biggest passion? LvdM: Energy: how we source it, spend it, save it, drain it.

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FOUNDER AND CEO OF RASA

Krista Toledo CO-FOUNDER OF OATIS ORGANIC OATMILK

CR: What do you do at Oatis Organic Oatmilk? KT: I’m the co-founder and I do, well at this point, just about everything. You’ve probably seen me at the Boulder Farmers Market or the South Pearl Market in Denver or dropping off our delicious fresh original and chocolate oatmilk at Moxie. I’m also responsible for production as well as our free home delivery service. Behind the scenes, I’m in charge of launching our Lovesicles, gluten-free, all plant-based, organic oatmilk frozen treats in 100 percent compostable packaging. Seriously, at this phase, the list goes on and on. Thank goodness, I love (almost) every minute of it. CR: How do you spend your time outside of work? KT: I’m afraid we’re in that growth phase where there’s not a lot going on outside work. It’s a really good thing I love Oatis so much, and most of the time it doesn’t feel like work. It’s more of a creative process. I’m nourished and inspired by the enthusiasm and love people have for Oatis. That has been the biggest surprise. There’s this wonderful community of people who care so much about the quality of the products they buy, where they are sourced, using reusable glass bottles and not plastic, etc. I’m continually delighted by the number of people who genuinely care and who are making conscious choices for our beautiful planet. Helping grow that community takes a tremendous amount of effort at this phase; we’re such a newbie. I’m a nature lover, so any spare time I might have, I’m out enjoying nature— exploring, cycling, kayaking and other Boulder activities. CR: What is your spirit animal? KT: Horses are love. They’re animals of adventure, strength, power and gentleness. They support family, friendships, community and render the gratitude in our hearts. They’re a reminder of the importance of a life in balance and help anchor our connection to the earth.

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Julie Meko

ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE BROKER AT COMPASS

Boulder Lifestyle | October 2021

CR: What would you say is your greatest accomplishment?

CR: Outside of work, how do you spend your time?

JM: Raising two kids as a single mom and having a very success-

JM: I bought a property in Costa Rica a few years ago, so

ful full-time real estate career is my greatest accomplishment. It

that is where I spend most of my off time these days. It was a

was crazy when they were little but I loved all of it. My kids learned

really exciting challenge to buy a property, remodel and build

early how to show a property and prepare for an open house. Of

in another country. Especially when you did not speak the

course, now they would never want to sell a house in their life.

language. I had to learn so many new things while using all of my knowledge and expertise from my work. It has been really

CR: What motto do you live by?

fun and hard at the same time, but I love it. The most exciting

JM: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This

and fun part was using my creativity and construction knowl-

is my favorite thing my family taught me. Asking yourself this

edge to design and build a casita this year. I got to use my

question when a conflict or decision arises makes solving it very

passion for architecture, real estate and design paired with

simple. In real estate, I always strive for win-win transactions for

my love of Costa Rica and travel.

both parties. It is not a battle but a negotiation where both parties can achieve goals. I always love working in Boulder because Boulder realtors work together to create smooth transactions, which makes it a much richer experience for everyone. It’s a very different style than other parts of the country.

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Abbey Van Horn

OWNER OF MEYER SKIDMORE & CO.

CR: What has your journey been like as an entrepreneur? AVH: I started Meyer Skidmore eight-and-a-half years ago, as the office manager and applied myself to build a great knowledge of the flooring business. When the owner was ready to retire, I wasn’t ready to be done. I asked to buy the business; he was thrilled, and threeand-a-half years later, we are thriving. CR: Who’s your inspiration? AVH: Number one, my dad Ron who made such a strong impact in my life and drove me to be the success I am proud to be today. Number two, Bart Garner, the former owner who mentored me and empowered me to continue on with Meyer Skidmore. I am inspired by the memories and the years Bart and I worked together. Both men are what makes this all worth it. They are two of the strongest men I had in my life. They have both since passed away, but I feel them every day watching over me. CR: What’s your life motto? AVH: One person can make a difference. CR: If you could live in your dream home, what would it look like and where would it be located? AVH: It would be a modern ranch style on several acres with a mountain view and a stream.

Boulder Lifestyle | October 2021

Kristy Anderson

CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD OF OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS STRATEGY AT ONUS IV

CR: What’s your greatest accomplishment? KA: My greatest achievement is the recent birth of our son Huck. I am married to fellow Onus co-founder Chaz Faulhaber, and we tried to start a family for four years, trying IVF twice. It was a very difficult time and we lost two babies, once in the second trimester. After letting go and focusing on adoption, I got pregnant naturally. Huck is now five months old and the apple of my eye. The difficult times only sweeten the experience of motherhood and served to strengthen the bonds of our marriage. And we are still adopting when Huck is 2 or 3 years old. CR: What motivates you? KA: I am motivated by finding solutions to help people live a better life. I love that at Onus we focus on helping clients in this way. It's so rewarding to have them come back and tell us how we helped them achieve their goals, like climbing 14ers or run the Leadville 100. CR: What’s your best party trick? KA: Well, I used to be good at keg stands in college, but I don't think this old mom could handle that these days. CR: What’s something most people don’t know about you? KA: I have a double uvula, the thing that hangs down in the back of your throat. On most people, it looks like a punching bag but mine is heart-shaped which is only found as a recessive trait in Native Americans.

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CEO AND FOUNDER OF COLORADO WOMEN’S CENTER

Kendra Miguez

Boulder Lifestyle | October 2021

CR: What does your typical day look like?

like weird people who aren’t afraid of what others think and

KM: My day usually consists of a lot of juggling where I try to

people, who despite their circumstances, are able to grow

manage my kid’s schedules, get some exercise in, answer lots of

and give back. I am motivated by people who defend oth-

emails and oversee five locations. Every day is different which I

ers, fight for what they love and have the courage to create

have come to really appreciate. I have learned that when you have

change. I am motivated by those that make the world a better

so many balls in the air, the art of letting go is crucial to learn.

place. My inspiration for most of what I do comes from others.

CR: What motivates you?

CR: What’s your biggest life goal?

KM: I am motivated by the strength of women and the tenac-

KM: My biggest life goal is simple—to be the best mother that

ity of life. I am motivated by others, particularly those that

I can be. Motherhood is the most important job that I have

rise to adversity. I am motivated by coaches, teachers, nurses,

ever been given. And for me, being a good mother includes

therapists—people who give. I am motivated by the people

following my passion so that I can set an example to my

who succeed when all odds are against them and the people

young sons, including the importance of hard work, self-dis-

who climb instead of giving up. I look up to the people who

covery and giving back. My goal is to teach them to respect

don’t fit the mold and yet learn how to find their own way. I

women and acknowledge their male privilege without shame.

“I am motivated by the people who succeed when all odds are against them and the people who climb instead of giving up. I look up to the people who don’t fit the mold and yet learn how to find their own way.” —Kendra Miguez CityLifestyle.com/Boulder

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Whitespace Studio HOW PHOTOGRAPHER MARLA RUTHERFORD CREATED A FLEXIBLE SPOT FOR BOULDER CREATIVES

MARLA RUTHERFORD WALKS THROUGH HER

functional, the studio appeals to most anyone needing

WEEK’S SCHEDULE, AND EVERY DAY CARRIES

an open room for creative activities. It allows Marla to

SOMETHING DIFFERENT. On Friday, her husband,

shoot there herself, though it took her years to become

who assists with her North Boulder studio’s main-

more interested in the business side of art and making

tenance on the side, is helping with a studio shoot.

her studio profitable.

Saturday, Marla’s photographing a wedding at a castle

“You can be a great photographer,” Marla says, “but

in Sedalia, Colorado. Day after day, she takes a family’s

not make a living if you’re not a good businesswoman.”

portrait, then professional headshots in her studio’s

At past lectures and workshops Marla has given, some

open, clean white space.

attendees believed her career’s always been sky-high

Marla’s studio truly is “whitespace,” or when a company fills a gap in customer needs. Though Marla initially

and profitable. But, Marla says, “in the art world, you’re hot one minute, gone the next.”

bought the studio three years ago for her own professional and creative use, her friends, then videographers and poetry club members, started inquiring about using the 1,000-square-foot unit at 1300 Yellow Pine Ave.

UP AND UP Marla graduated from Boston University with a psychology degree. After a Semester at Sea, a study-abroad pro-

“There’s a huge lack of open, modern space in

gram that takes college students on a voyage around the

Boulder,” Marla says, who was born and raised in the

world, she returned to campus with rolls of film from Japan,

city. Before Marla and a few of her colleagues opened

Cambodia, China and Turkey, among other locations. She

local studios in the last few years, many creatives shot in

spent entire weekends printing out images from her trip

hotel conference rooms or built their own sets.

in the darkroom across town. When her sister suggested

Local artist Mitch Levin constructed Marla Rutherford

that, after graduation, Marla apply for the Arts Center

Studio’s dining room lights out of reused barrels, and

College of Design in Los Angeles, Marla put together a

Steve Cavanaugh crafted the barn doors from reclaimed

portfolio. She spent the next decade in California.

truck flooring. These sleek additions, along with a small

“I wanted a place with lots of competition, so I’d

grassy outdoor space, colorful velvet chairs and wood

know immediately if I’d make it or not,” Marla says. The

stools, allow photographers and videographers to shoot

L.A. photographer market was not nearly as saturated

multiple styles in and around the versatile room’s white

before iPhones and enhanced digital camera technol-

walls and glossy, concrete floor.

ogy, but industry rivalries gave Marla the motivation she

But Marla also rents to a biweekly women’s healing

needed to succeed.

group that sits in a circle, dims the lights and plays soft

At the Arts Center of College of Design, Marla photo-

music through the Sonos sound system. Beautiful, yet

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WHITESPACE STUDIO (CONTINUED)

feminine sets with stylistic lighting. When gal-

a future plan. Now in her 40s, Marla feels

lerists and magazine directors saw the images

stiff the day following a shoot in the field.

on film, they shared Marla’s work in Japan,

So three years ago, she bought her studio,

Luxembourg, Germany and France. The

a well-deserved photography space that’s

photographs got Marla in with Los Angeles

much easier on her knees.

Magazine and other media outlets who

“I didn’t want to shoot weddings and bar

wanted her to shoot their editorial portraits.

mitzvahs into my 60s,” Marla says. She rebuilt

Suddenly, she was booking with reality show

her brand in her Boulder studio, this time

stars and comedians like Sarah Silverman.

including amenities she wished would have been available to her over the years.

BACK TO BOULDER

Marla installed dimmable lights and privacy

During the 2008 recession, creatives who

shades in her studio, as well as flattering bath-

used to shoot movie billboards took Marla’s

room lighting (since she historically noticed her

lower-paying magazine photography jobs.

lower confidence on set after returning from

“I came back to Colorado with my tail

poorly lit toilets). She wanted more purse hooks

between my legs, no money, no nothing,”

and outlets, but also bamboo-padded, fold-up

Marla says.

chairs instead of metal ones, and nine 6-foot-

She lived in her father’s condo and worked at Mike’s Camera for minimum wage. “I was making $7.50 an hour when, just six months earlier, I was shooting for ESPN magazine,” Marla says. She started shooting weddings and eventually regained her portrait client base. Over the next 20 years, Marla shifted

long conference tables. She put wheels on the projector, makeup table and coat rack so they can be wheeled into the waiting room and her personal office at the back of the studio. Marla now profits off her studio’s hourly, half- or full-day rentals. “It’s a big 180-degree step away from where I was 10 years ago,” Marla says.

focus toward starting her own business. She required income after the recession, but also

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The Colorado Way ARTICLE LISA VAN HORNE | PHOTOGRAPHY KYLIE FITTS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

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A MOUNTAIN LIVING VISION FULFILLED IN CARIBOU RIDGE

Situated on 40 acres of tree-filled mountain bliss, Caribou Ridge is bordered by more than 800,000 acres of private land, protected Boulder County Open Space, national forest THE STORY OF CARIBOU RANCH

and mountain wilderness. It’s a locale

IS A MUCH-LOVED AND LAUDED

that feels secluded, serene and a

TALE

LOCAL

world away from the everyday bustle,

FRONT RANGE LORE. A scenic

but still retains proximity to modern

4,000-acre ranch perched just outside

amenities through eclectic Nederland

of Nederland and 20 minutes from

and exciting Boulder. Skiing, snow-

Boulder, it’s a site that has played host

shoeing, hiking, mountain biking and

to spectacular views, outdoor recre-

fly fishing are just some of the world-

ation opportunities and idyllic cattle

class outdoor activities that Caribou

grazing throughout its long history. It

Ridge serves as the portal to, and it is

was also home to the Caribou Ranch

enveloped by the buzz of wildlife and

Recording Studio—an escape for

mountain living potential.

INGRAINED

countless famous musicians seeking a

Residents live what the Caribou

peaceful retreat where their creativity

Ridge team calls “the Colorado Way”—a

could thrive—until its closure in 1985.

lifestyle that is centered on nature and

But these weren’t the only elements

its inspiring beauty. This inimitable

of Caribou Ranch dreamt up by owner

connection to nature is reflected in

James Guercio, better known as Jim.

the form that the community takes

He also originally envisioned the area

as well. The development consists of

as a home—a site that could echo his

custom-designed, custom-built homes

reverence for nature through abodes

visualized and created by Cornerstone

that residents could enjoy for gener-

Homes, a third-generation custom

ations. Enter the Caribou Ridge hous-

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ing development. “An appreciation of the beauty of the local land is one that Jim wanted to share with families,” says Monika Dinges, co-owner and managing partner at Caribou Ridge. “We are walking in his footsteps to fulfill this vision.”

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“The pandemic changed the way people thought about urban environments versus more remote settings.”

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Photography Dane Cronin

home builder in Boulder County.

of construction, it’s a style

firm

in which the structure itself

with over 20 years of experience

is left exposed on the inside,

creating mountain escapes, the

imbuing a natural beauty that

Cornerstone Homes team works

integrates with the surround-

tirelessly to cultivate relationships

ing landscape and serving as

with buyers to ensure that their

an architectural focal point.

boutique

design-build

homes facilitate their specific living

Caribou Ridge homes incorpo-

needs while expressing the unique

rate a plethora of natural, organic

spirit and beauty of the mountains

and locally sourced materials—

through both site and context.

including timber and stone—

Evolving the vision for the

with modern design forms and

development by incorporating

contemporary

finishes.

The

mountain modern architecture

structures draw inspiration from

into its structures was sparked

their surroundings inside and out

by the initial on-site musings

with features including vaulted

of Keenan Tompkins, owner of

ceilings, expansive windows to

Caribou Ridge and Cornerstone

maximize views of the Indian

Homes. One method in particu-

Peaks mountain range and inte-

lar pays homage to the develop-

grated, environmentally-friendly

ment’s symbiosis with nature—

technologies to keep the homes

timber framing—which Keenan

operating at peak sustainable

envisioned using both in a tradi-

efficiency. It’s this desire to be

tional mountain style vernacular

immersed in nature in both

and a mountain modern design

form and function that unites

aesthetic. An ancient method

the Caribou Ridge community, CONTINUED >

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“The structures draw inspiration from their surroundings inside and out.”

CONTINUED >

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Photography Dane Cronin

Human Arts Photography

which has seen a surge of interest

“The

pandemic

changed

and growth over the past year and

the way people thought about

a half in particular.

urban environments versus more

“The pandemic has been an

remote settings,” Keenan says.

inflection point for prioritizing

“Companies shifted their thinking

family values, lifestyles and hous-

in terms of flexibility in working

ing,” Monika says. “The impacts

from home. These factors have all

of the pandemic have sparked a

driven interest in our community.”

renewed idealizing of the moun-

It’s a shift that the Caribou

tain lifestyle. We have seen a

Ridge community encapsulates

dramatic

families

naturally and beautifully, immers-

choosing to make Caribou Ridge

increase

ing residents in the tranquility of

their primary location.”

mountain life, the proximity to city

Monika notes that the pan-

amenities and an unmistakable

demic has changed the way that

connection to the character of the

many people view their homes.

mountains. It’s at once a celebra-

They are not just a simple safe

tion of and redefined take on the

haven to retreat to after a long

potential of mountain modern liv-

day of work, but are filling myriad

ing—an experience that’s wholly

other roles and need to provide

unique in Boulder County.

spaces for work, education, fitness, staycations and more.

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OPEN HOUSE

A FOOTHILLS EMBRACE

INVITING THE OUTDOORS INTO A WONDERLAND LAKE HOME REMODEL ARTICLE LISA VAN HORNE | PHOTOGRAPHY KYLIE FITTS

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A COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION. That’s how Beau Beck, owner and president of Elton R. Construction, describes

fixtures and tile in both of the bathrooms while improving the spaces overall and creating new ones to enjoy.”

the end result of a recent home remodel

Upon entry, the original home had a

in the Wonderland Lake area of Boulder.

segmented main floor with walls separat-

And, from the new abode’s striking mod-

ing the living room from the kitchen and a

ern feel, luminous palette and effortless

small cordoned sitting room that claimed

cohesion with the surrounding views, it’s a

the best of the home’s foothill views. These

more-than-accurate assessment.

walls were eliminated to create a new open

Situated at the base of the North Boulder

main floor—a venue of airy volume thanks to

foothills, the home’s previous iteration took

its bright palette and the torrents of sunlight

little advantage of this ideal perch backing

rushing in. An exposed 40-foot steel beam

to the beautiful, hilly open space to the west.

lends an industrial feel while facilitating

“The homeowners wanted their home

the opening of the entire area. The spec-

to reflect their minimalist, clean and con-

tacular foothill views are embraced—not

temporary aesthetic,” Beau says. “With

encumbered—with the West Gable wall

this remodel, they now have a home that

of high-performance glass both allowing

embodies this style while also opening up

in the sights and alleviating potential heat

the space, allowing in the views and expand-

gain. Vaulted ceilings echo the slopes of

ing the outdoor living areas.”

CONTINUED >

The homeowners worked with lauded Boulder architecture firm Lisa Laursen Design to visualize their upgraded abode, then engaged with the team of master craftspeople at Elton R. Construction to bring this new vision to life. Clarity and communication are pillars of the Elton R. Construction business, and the team worked with the homeowners through continuous dialogue to ensure that the project maximized the site’s potential while staying on budget. “The materiality was kept very simple and minimal with this home,” Beau says. “As an example, we used the same plumbing

“With this remodel, they now have a home that embodies this style while also opening up the space, allowing in the views and expanding the outdoor living areas.”

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the surrounding foothills. Unique light fixtures add modern intrigue. Whether it’s from the living room, the kitchen, the dining area or the new covered deck for peak indoor/outdoor flow, both relaxation and natural wonder are to be gained throughout. This blend of pristine modernity and appreciation for nature is a motif extending throughout the home, with the upgraded kitchen and bathrooms adding additional livable luxury. At its core, it’s a remodel that marries site, surroundings and style with effortless ease. CONTINUED >

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“What stands out to me with this project is that we were able to achieve a beautiful, modern interior on a budget,” Beau says. “The home feels very inviting and calm with its views to the west and the new deck for outdoor living. Best of all, the clients love it!”

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ROSENBERG’S AFTER DARK SAVES THE DAY WITH ITS P.M. MENU OF PIZZA, SUBS AND COCKTAILS

KNOWING ROSENBERG’S ONLY FOR ITS

East Coast-style food empire in Denver, it

BAGELS IS LIKE KNOWING SUPERMAN

was actually as a college student in Boulder

ONLY AS CLARK KENT. Don’t get us wrong,

where Joshua first came up with the idea to

Clark is cool and all on his own, but it’s that

open Rosenberg’s.

transformation into Superman that packs the

“When I first moved out here, I got crazy

powerful punch—that completes his identity

one night in the dorms, and the next morning

and reveals his full potential and achievement.

I needed my hangover cure—a bacon, egg,

Rosenberg’s is like that, too. The mild-mannered

and cheese on a bagel. I scoured the town,

bagel deli by day turns into the steamy-sound-

but couldn’t find what I was used to eating. It

ing Rosenberg’s After Dark post 3 p.m., and it’s

dawned on me that all this food I’d taken for

only then that you see the complete package of

granted, but that’s so important to me and my

what owner Joshua Pollack has to offer. The piz-

general happiness, didn’t exist. I said that some-

zas, subs, and mozzarella sticks ready to swoop

day if I’m in a good position, I’m going to do this.

in and save your day. The wine and cocktails

I’m going to open a bagel shop. It all started

coming to the rescue. Because come on, not all

here because I was hungry and hungover, and

superheroes wear capes, and it would be pretty

to bring it back to Boulder where it all began is

difficult to find one big enough to wrap around

exciting,” Joshua says.

the 4,000-square-foot Hill eatery anyway.

It may have started with bagels, but pizza

Rosenberg’s After Dark opened on the

and parm were always on his mind too. It took

Hill this past spring as the largest location

a few years for him to open Lou’s and Famous

yet for Pollack’s Bridge & Tunnel Restaurant

Original J’s as separate concepts in Denver, but

Group, which includes Rosenberg’s Bagels &

when planning his dream Boulder outpost, he

Delicatessen, Famous Original J’s Pizza, and

knew he wanted to showcase his full range of

Lou’s Italian Specialties. Everything comes

Italian stunners from the get-go. Enter the After

from Joshua’s experience as an East Coaster

Dark transformation.

relocating west and missing the staples he’d

“People don’t necessarily want to eat bagels

grown up eating. And while he started his

at night out here,” Joshua says. “Since we had

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“It dawned on me that all this f o o d I ’d t a k e n f o r g r a n t e d , b u t t h a t ’s s o i m p o r t a n t t o m e a n d my general happiness, didn’t exist. I said that someday if I’m i n a g o o d p o s i t i o n , I’m g o i n g to d o th i s . I’m g o i n g to o p e n a b a g e l s h o p .”

the pizza and Italian deli, I thought what if we bring in all our concepts, almost like a mini food hall. Doing it in Boulder made sense because all those things are what I craved out here that I didn’t have. Bagels were first because they’re so ingrained in my Jewish culture, but pizza and the Italian deli are probably a close second in my heart, which lives in my stomach.” From Famous Original J’s, you get two New York styles of pizza. The classic, greasy, oversized triangle sliced pie you’re probably already obsessed with, and the square Brooklyn-style pizza, where the ingredient order is doughcheese-sauce. You can’t go wrong with either, and both can be topped with red or white sauce, and, it should be mentioned, the oh-so-Jersey topping of Taylor ham. You can thank Lou’s Italian Specialties for the six-deep sandwich menu, which includes that addictive chicken parmesan (as well as meatball and eggplant parms), a couple genoa salami-laced subs, and a smoked portobello with roasted red peppers, onion jam and balsamic glaze. The bar is pretty heroic too. Belly up to the dedicated drink area for several beers, spritzes, cocktails, and wines on tap. Most options are local, with wines coming from Denver’s Attimo, spirits from The Family Jones and custom Bloody Mary mixes from The Real Dill. So yes, there’s a lot more going on at Rosenberg’s besides bagels. After Dark is the pizza, sub and spritz-slinging superhero we need in our lives. RosenbergsBagels.com

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LOCALLY OWNED ARTICLE KARYSMA HICKS PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY & CO BY KELSEY HUFFER

Boulder's Neighborhood Leader COMMUNITY CYCLES IS SPINNING THE NARRATIVE ON LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

ON A MISSION TO TAKE A NEW APPROACH

THE

REPRESEN-

TATION OF SUSTAINABLE RETAIL, COMMUNITY CYCLES OFFERS THE BOULDER COMMUNITY AN EQUITABLE RESOURCE FOR ITS RESIDENTS— PROVIDING

EDUCATION,

ACCESS

TO REFURBISHED BIKES AND TOOLS, AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF AN OBJECTIVE AND COMMITMENT THAT WILL MAINTAIN QUALITIES OF BOULDER THAT LOCAL CYCLISTS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH. While conclusively promoting active transport to encourage more carbon positivity in the Boulder area, Community Cycles is also using its platform to introduce a more circular economy. Not just a movement, an organization, or a local bike shop; Community Cycles is a collective space for people to learn, connect, and share—not with just each other, but with its inventory of refurbished bikes.

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Believing that our society is built around the obsession of using automobiles for quicker access to the places we need to go, Community Cycles’ team wants to show people that To the likes of thrifting clothes, shoes, furniture, and

there are other ways to participate in small changes that

electronics; bikes are just as shoppable and are just as

result in a bigger impact. One of those ways is by reducing.

capable to be given a new life. While purchasing prod-

Consider reducing the time or frequency you spend in a car

ucts that are brand new can be engrossing—it can be

as well as calculating the best value of an Uber, ride-share

harmful to our environment and to our communities on

or public transportation. You might even realize you can

a smaller scale. When consumers choose to buy green,

eliminate a car used merely for transportation.

they are ensuring a higher potential for the quality of

The idea behind repurposing is something Prant,

life. Community Cycle’s Directors: Craig David, Alexey

David, Davies, and Burgos favor highly. Receiving more

Davies and Dax Burgos and Executive Director Sue

than 3,000 donations each year, Community Cycles has

Prant, sat down with Boulder Lifestyle to speak on how

an array of bikes that can be repurposed and reused and

exactly they’re tapping into how they’re promoting and

contribute to their initiative of active transport in Boulder.

maintaining a better quality of life by motivating Boulder

At their bike shop, cyclists can stop in to “pretty” up their

residents to adopt a lifestyle and aesthetic that grapples

bikes and get them in good shape. Having this resource

with the idea that ‘reused isn’t attractive.’

available allows them to not only be a contributing factor

“We believe that our carbon footprint truly affects

to the halt of mass production but also creates a space

not only our environment—but how we’re living in it,”

for like-minded cyclists to pronounce themselves as a

say the directors of Community Cycles. “Our carbon

changing force in the community.

footprint is affecting how much space we have, how

One other way the directors of Community Cycles

much better or worse we are all able to breathe, how

hope to attract community members is by creating an

much better we could all feel.”

experience. From offering educational workshops to allowing people to come in-shop to repair their bikes, down to hosting awareness holidays like Bike Month, CONTINUED >

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and communal events like their annual Bicycle Film Festival— Community Cycles holds precedence on not just influencing their community but connecting with them as well. Having been able to donate close to 500 refurbished bikes a year to low-income families and adding local philanthropy to their business model, the directors and their team find themselves blessed that people bestow on them the same charitable value. “We’ve been around for 15 years now and have earned such a blessing in this community that people really believe in us and believe in bicycles.” Realizing that Community Cycles thrives not because of their initiative but because they are a resource that supports a massive need of the global population, Prant, David, Davies and Burgos have deemed themselves responsible for ensuring that the eco-system they’ve built is ever-lasting and life-promoting. CommunityCycles.org

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Our carbon footprint is affecting how much space we have, how much better or worse we are all able to breathe, how much better we could all feel.”

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