Today we are joined by our most fatal guests yet, Sarah Jane Coffey and Abby Howard, Longmont-based death doulas and proprietors of Longmont Care Circle, right on Main Street. Buckle up: we get into green burials, medical aid in dying, and why that mismatched painting in one's house says so much about a person's life. This is a very deep and interesting conversation. Make a cup of tea, settle in, and learn how you can help make Longmont a more death literate community.

And if you want... tell us how you want to die: sidedishlongmont@gmail.com.

Check out their website: Longmont Care Circle

And their separate therapy practices:

Sarah Jane Coffey, M.A., LPCC : Through Counseling

Abby Howard, MSW, LCSW, CPCC: Abby Howard Counseling

Thanks for Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Local resident Emily Anne Nava teamed up with other heavy hitters (Lauren Stapleton of Wolf & Wren, Cassie Clusman of Pink House Design, Eric Kawczynski, of Longmont Creates, and Elizabeth Beaudoin of the Longmont Museum) to launch the first every Longmont Calendar. We don't want to share too many previews, just give it a listen. This is a very cool independent project driven by team of Longmont-loving residents!

Oh and check out some of Emily's other projects while you're at it:

Tumbleweed Pioneer // Substack // My life prompted workshop

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music.

Happy Halloween!

We talk events, business openings/closings, opporutnites to hear music and some interesting roll-a-rena history! Tune in!

Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cuter Music for our intro and outro music.

Sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

Today's guest is Shakeel Dalal, candidate for Mayor of Longmont. We have known Shakeel for years as one of the most civically engaged people in the city and a longtime friend of the podcast. Today we talk nerdy policy stuff, his dog Remy and what he thinks Longmont needs to keep the future bright. Make a cup of tea and enjoy this episode. We did. And since we couldn't get to it all, here are just some of the things Shakeel has done in Longmont in his free time, too much to get to in just one episode.

• He was a political writer for the Longmont Observer.
• He helped get Longmont Public Media off the ground.
• He currently serves on the board of the Longmont Community Foundation, and the Professional Standards Unit reviewing police misconduct allegations.
• As the co-founder and former president of LAUNCH Longmont Housing, he has focused on policy reform like making it easier to build an ADU, eliminating parking minimums, and--as we get into--amending the Longmont charter.

All without even being elected yet. He's a friend, and he's got our vote.

Slow week for buzz, what did we miss? Let us know what you'd like to hear us talk about, who'd you like us to talk to! Email us at SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

We ease in Longmont with some good bad jokes, some talk about Elvis, trees, cookies, and whatever else is on our mind.

Ready your forks and loosen your belts, it's Longmont Restaurant Week. "A delicious celebration of our local culinary scene."

Naomi Brown is back to share her knowledge of all of all things delicious in Longmont. We talk through our favorite restaurants, places we want to try, and what Naomi looks for in her ideal restaurant. Read Naomi's thoughts on some restaurants featured in the Longmont Restaurant Week Event Guide, available at participating restaurants.

Follow Naomi on Instagram @LongmontDish if you want to know where and what to eat in Longmont!

Today we're mixing metaphors as we discuss the 30th and final Rhythm at Roosevelt (formerly Rhythm on the River), and other events of Longmont and Boulder County's past. We ask how many cars will drive though buildings, Annie's got the scoop on a new hot pot spot you outta try, and we read some listener emails.

Let us know what you'd like to hear us discuss by emailing SideDishLongmont@gmail.com

SideDish sat down with owner and founder of Tebo Properties, Stephen Tebo. Stephen and his team have been helping to shape and develop Boulder County since the 60's. You may have even noticed his name on properties in the area, and most likely, you've been in one of his buildings.

We talk real estate back in the day vs today, Stephen's impressive collections, we take a small field trip to Boulder, and even a quick side track all the way to Guam.

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