Sports + Recreation

Mallet vs. Wedge Putters

For years, golfers have debated one of the game’s most personal equipment choices: blade putter or mallet putter?Now, the data is starting to answer the question.A recent analysis from MyGolfSpy, using more than 43,000 putts tracked through the PuttView testing system, found that mallet putters consistently outperformed blade putters across nearly every major performance category. The results weren’t marginal, either.According to the study, golfers using mallet putters gained an average 2.6...

Life + Culture

One Life at a Time

Inside the Mexica Center, AJ Vasquez is building a foundation of faith, mentorship, recovery, and second chances. Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Monica Jean Photography AJ Vasquez’s story is one of redemption, faith, loss, purpose, and the kind of foundation that can only be built when a man allows God to rebuild him from the inside out. Before the Mexica Center became a place of mentorship, recovery, boxing, and hope, AJ was walking through his own transformation. After...

Life + Culture

Strength Rooted in Character

Men shaped by discipline and honor, strengthening the communities around them Article by Shen Wu Tan, Adriana Karagozian | Photography by E.T.C. Photography, Monica Jean Photography Jeff Metzger, founder & CEO of Projective Studios Jeff Metzger has spent most of his career in design and construction — but Projective was built from a bigger idea: that people deserve to truly understand the spaces they're creating before they’re built. To Jeff, buildings are never just structures. They shape...

Food + Beverage

A Taste of Fire & Craft

Two pours balancing richness and brightness, blending spice, soul, and intention into every layered sip. Article by Recipes By: Edgar Morales | Photography by Edgar Morales Photography Holy Molé Old Fashioned Ingredients: 2 oz of 477 Bourbon 0.75 oz of 477 Coffee Spirit 0.75 oz of Guajillo Chile Infused Syrup 3 dashes of saline salt solution 1 dash of black walnut bitters 1 dash of Angostura bitters Directions: Add all ingredients to a whiskey glass and stir, adding a...

Life + Culture

Ruby Leaf

A bold, herbaceous cocktail balancing citrus brightness, bittersweet depth, and warm bourbon richness Article by Recipe By: Troy Sinatra | Photography by Troy Sinatra Ruby Leaf The Ruby Leaf is essentially a cross between a Boulevardier and a Negroni, with an herbal, citrusy twist. The bourbon’s notes of burnt sugar and oak are cut by the tart-bitterness of the Carpano. When combined with lemon and the herbaceous Amaro Nonino, you’re left with a savory, slow sipping libation. Imagine a...

Life + Culture

Kyoto Reverence

The Art of Restraint Article by Celestina Menard, Owner of Sage Speakeasy & Lounge | Photography by Monica Jean Photography, E.T.C. Photography Behind the Curtains Tucked behind velvet shadows and softened gold light, there is a room at Sage Speakeasy & Lounge where time slows—not for indulgence, but for intention. Leather chairs anchor the space. Conversations lower. Glass meets table with purpose. This is not where you come to be seen. This is where you arrive when you already are. At...

Fitness

LEGACY: Built With Heart, Grit, and Purpose

Creating impact with intention Article by Shen Wu Tan, Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Monica Jean Photography, E.T.C. Photography No one person is created the same.  Each and every one of us possesses traits, skills, values, and energies — uniquely tailored to us — to lead us to fulfill our life’s purpose. Legacy is not just what we leave behind; it is the substance of how we lead today. Yet, to achieve this, we first must realize our strengths and embrace them.  Whether you step up as...

Style + Beauty

Terra Bookout Leads With Heart in the City of Love

The co-owner of Allura remains steadfast in her passion Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Brooklyn Klahr, Wild Bliss Photography For Terra Bookout, success has never been just about career growth. It has always been about purpose, people, and showing up fully for the community she loves. As a physician assistant and one of three owners of Allura Skin, Laser & Wellness Clinic, Terra found her way into the field by following what genuinely lit her up.  After graduating, she knew...

Food + Beverage

A Fresh Spring Greens Dish from Olive & Herb

Big Sky Steak Salad Article and Photography by Olive & Herb Loveland Olive & Herb in Loveland is now offering cooking classes with a diverse selection, which includes beloved class classics and exciting new options. Their Big Sky Steak Salad includes some of their best-selling ingredients and a delicious twist on a traditional staple. Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak 2-3 tbsp Roasted Coffee Rub & Seasoning (available at Olive & Herb Loveland) 2 tsp Black Garlic Infused Sea...

Professional Services

Top 3 Reasons Business Cards Still Matter in 2026

In an age where we can just tap phones or scan QR codes, why bother with a tiny piece of paper? If business cards seem outdated, these benefits might just change your mind.1. They Make a Lasting First ImpressionSure, you could just hand someone your phone and say, "Add your contact!" But let’s be real—nothing says "I’m professional and prepared" like a sleek, well-designed business card. A physical card is a tangible reminder of you long after an event is over. A tactile card creates an...