The working woman

Men have befallen a whopping 82 percent of the job losses since the recession started, according to a New York Times article.

Top 10 women-owned businesses in Boulder County

1. Cain Travel (full-service travel agency) — $83.5 million in sales in 2008. 2. Camp Bow Wow (upscale doggy camp) — $27.2 million   3. Sounds True (multi-media publisher) — $15 million   4. Longs Peak Equipment Company (full-service John Deere Agricultural Dealer) — $8.9 million 5. Bolder Staffing (temporary job placements) — [...]

Facing your fears: Spiders

I have always had a love-hate relationship with spiders. Well, minus the “love” part.

Good News: Bold Faced

Jennifer Byrd and Adrian Davis received Rotary International scholarships for postgraduate education.

Close up with Anne Shutan

Shutan originally studied creative writing. (She even had a teacher tell her to “forget art.”) But she wanted to work with her hands and ended up learning from a traditional Dutch woodworking master. That’s where she crafted her first door.

Local activist of the year: Liz Oster

I don’t listen to negativity. If anybody says I can’t do it, I say, “Yes, I can.” And I’ve proven that. I know I’m going to pull this off, and I know it’s going to be incredible.

Remembering the Pink Poodle Posse

Poodle designs were appliquéd on skirts, and red-headed actress Lucille Ball was known for her “poodle” haircut. According to an advertisement in a New York newspaper, pink poodles even were rented to women “who only have a short time but want to make a lasting impression.”

Local businesswoman of the year: Claudia Burrows

Knowing that every day is a gift that needs to be celebrated and cherished. Waking up and knowing that I have another day to be productive and possibly help someone that needs it makes everything worthwhile.

Looking back: Best of 2009

Everybody needs to know their bra size and what the federal dollars go to.

Facing your Fears: Scarred for life

Miller announces that he’s just about finished, so I prepare myself to look at the final product. Will I love it?
Will I hate it? Will I have to start saving for an expensive tattoo removal procedure, or avoid wearing anything backless for the rest of my life? Will small children run away screaming when they see me?

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