Corner Feature

Spread the Love - Keep the Change

Krissy Fasy

A scalper outside of Coors Field gives a father and son two World Series tickets-for free. A man pays the E-470 toll for himself and the 20 cars behind him.  Strangers in a beat-up pickup truck give away free turkeys in Capitol Hill, just two days before Thanksgiving. These Robin Hoods don’t say much; they gently refuse payment and graciously accept thanks; they grin at your spluttering whys and press a weighty, grooved coin into your palm. “Karma,” they say, before fading into the crowd or the dark or the 5 o-clock traffic. And as the coin warms in your hand you decipher a website and a simple phrase: “Spread the love: Keep the change.” Welcome, friend, to the Karma Club. Read the story »

Corner Profile

Talking Shop with Jerry Spinelli

Jerry and Mary Ellen Spinelli have been bringing authentic Italian food and good old-fashioned hospitality to Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood for almost 15 years.  I sat down with Jerry at his famed 23rd Street Italian market, Spinelli’s, to talk about business, family, and why every person has a right to eat great food every day. Read the story »

Corner Health

How To Get - And Keep - A Pearly White Smile

By: Dr. Preet Clair

The holidays are upon us, and what better way to look great in holiday pictures than brightening your smile! There are many tooth whitening procedures that are available, but The American Dental Association recommends that you first be evaluated by your oral health care professional to determine
which treatment option best fits you.

Before whitening, first think about what caused your smile to be not-so-bright in the first place. Tooth staining can be caused by a variety of factors. As we get older, teeth darken due to general wear and tear, and age tends to affect translucency or thinness of teeth as well. It’s easier to bleach thicker, opaque teeth than it is to whiten thin, brittle teeth, which is why a teenager may see a greater lightening effect than an older individual who’s experienced a lifetime of stain. Read the story »