They fled the Taliban, legally entered the U.S. and now Trump is detaining them (Opinion)

The Dever Post (Opinion) 11/19 12:01A Krista Kafer

Music was the topic in our English practice session. “What is music like in Afghanistan?” one of us asked. “Music not allowed,” said one of the women. “Taliban,” said another pantomiming the bucking recoil of a machine gun. “Hurt you.” If these...

Denver, Boulder wine experts uncork what they’re serving for the holidays

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/18 1:10A Ella Cobb

As the season of feasting descends upon us, we must warn you of a terror far greater than dry turkey, lumpy mashed potatoes, or the chilling sound of your cousin saying the words, “Have you done your...

Asking Eric: Neighbor’s vacant home threatens property

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/17 11:30P R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: The home next door is vacant. I think it is a rental property. There is a huge tree in the front yard that is coming over my property. A tree from this property fell on my house a few years ago. This caused my homeowner s insurance to...

Asking Eric: Girlfriend’s adult son gets in the way of relationship

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/15 11:30P R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I have a 10-year relationship unmarried. My girlfriend continues to communicate with her 50-year-old son. Having him determine for her what to do in the relationship. She does not want to communicate with me. She tells me one day she...

Asking Eric: ‘Friendly’ customer service keeps causing conflict

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/14 11:30P R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: Many companies are training their employees to be friendlier. Now, when I go to pay for my groceries or have bloodwork done at a lab, someone invariably asks me, so what are you doing the rest of your day? I find that to be very...

Upslope Brewing is the latest to sell to rapidly growing Colorado beverage group

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/13 4:30A Tiney Ricciardi

Another one of Colorado’s legacy craft beer makers has sold to the rapidly growing beverage conglomerate Wilding Brands . On Thursday, Wilding announced it has acquired Boulder-based Upslope Brewing Co. Financial details of the deal were not...

Berkeley’s historic Yates Theater is back on track to become a movie house

The Denver Post (Movies) 11/13 1:00A John Wenzel

Macy Lao has a vision for the Denver Yates Theater inspired by her time living in New York City specifically, from hanging out at Brooklyn s now-closed Videology Bar & Cinema , where film nerds would tipple and catch curated titles in a laidback...

Asking Eric: After depression, cluttered house seems impossible to manage

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/12 11:30P R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: My house has become a mess clutter everywhere — after going through a season of depression. I’m now in counseling, on medication and finally starting to feel better, but the mess feels too overwhelming to tackle. I’m ashamed to ask...

Easy ways to extend Colorado’s growing season

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 11/12 4:20A Special to The Denver Post

The warmer temperatures of October have come and gone, but autumn in Colorado often extends into November. For avid gardeners, that s a bonus. You can still garden well past that. Days may still reach...

Sandwich thrower may be “not guilty” but behavior toward police is unacceptable (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 11/12 12:01A DP Opinion

Protester throwing a sandwich is inexcusable Re: Man who threw sandwich at agent found not guilty , Nov. 7 news story Although I can understand and appreciate the frustration the sandwich thrower felt, there is no justification for throwing any...

Weiser is wrong to jump ship on Colorado’s fair redistricting process (Opinion)

The Dever Post (Opinion) 11/12 12:01A Krista Kafer

Dear Attorney General Phil Weiser, it’s not “Do unto others as they did unto you;” it’s “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Weiser wants Colorado to ditch the independent redistricting commission 71% of voters endorsed in 2018...

Asking Eric: In-law’s body hair makes holidays a chore

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/11 11:30P R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: My son-in-law’s father does not seem to feel the need to trim his nose hair which is quite bushy and hangs out of his nose. Apparently, his wife has asked him to do something about this, but he chooses to ignore her and neither of his...

Trump is setting up our National Parks for failure — to be sold or taken over by private...

The Dever Post (Opinion) 11/11 3:49A Alex Johnson

For over a month, the longest government shutdown in American history has left our national parks in free fall. When the shutdown began in October, the Interior Department sent over 9,000 Park Service staff home without pay, with orders to leave...

Order Thanksgiving to go: Denver eateries make holiday prep easy

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/11 1:00A Sara Hansen

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, Denver-area restaurants are stepping up to provide stress-free feasts. From Michelin-recommended steakhouses to beloved neighborhood spots, there’s something for...

A White House chef’s next assignment? A Vail resort

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 11/11 1:00A Miguel Otárola

A chef with a decorated career that includes more than two decades at the White House is now leading the dining program at The Hythe, a luxury hotel property in Vail, according to the company. Edwin...