Reposted with permission of beet street, Fort CollinsWhen you describe someone as manipulative, it’s not usually a glowing compliment, however Dan Jaspersen’s ability to manipulate what you see and believe is not only a source of pride, it’s his livelihood. This month’s Art Cafe – Mentalist, Manipulator, Magician – is presented by the man, who … Continue reading He’s a Magic Man
Month: February 2011
Death and Daffodils
© Susan Richards Reprinted with permission by the Berthoud Weekly SurveyorCarol knew without a doubt that she couldn’t leave the body lying in the mudroom all day. The kids would be home from school in a few hours and questions were bound to come up. “Mom, why is our neighbor’s face all blue and do … Continue reading Death and Daffodils
The ugly truth about bridesmaid dresses
Reprinted with permission from the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor The history of the bridal party is a colorful one, with origins in the Anglo-Saxon era when a groom would abduct his bride from a nearby village. He’d enlist help, and this little army of kidnappers evolved into today’s groomsmen. The bride would have her own cadre … Continue reading The ugly truth about bridesmaid dresses