Ups and Downs of RTD

Denver’s public transporation system ranks among the best in the country. With gas prices climbing closer and closer to four dollars a gallon every day, RTD might seem like a pretty good option. I say pretty good because, overall, public transportation sucks. It is a cheap way to get around, its (mostly) easy to use, and despite the overall opinion of the suburban environment I was raised in, not filled with people with people who want to kill you. But public transportation is slow, inconvenient and filled with crazy people who will talk your ear off for the whole trip about “creating and destroying planets in mere seconds” if you sit next to the wrong person.

The ups and downs of RTD:

UP- You don’t have to curse the ass hole in front of you for braking too fast, or the jack ass behind you for following too close.

DOWN- You have to cure the bus driver for being late.

UP- You get exercise walking to the bus stop.

DOWN- You might have to walk to the bus stop.

UP- Light rail lets you bypass I-25 at rush hour.

DOWN- Light rail trains are jam packed with angry business people at rush hour.

Top 3 Downtown Places to Reduce Your Suicide Risk

The bloggers over at energyfiend.com recently posted a list of 7 good reasons to drink coffee, including a cited reduced risk of suicide. So all of you can enjoy a perfectly crafted cup of coffee and lower your risk of suicide, here are my top 3 downtown Denver places to get your fix:

1- The Market: I was walking through Larimer Square a few weeks ago before it got warm and needed something to take the chill off. The latte I ordered was hands down the best latte I’ve had in a long ass time. Perfect foam, great espresso, and topped of with swirled milk and espresso latte art. A little pricey, but great coffee is worth it.

2-Leela European Cafe: If you can put up with the sometimes poor service and hipster attitude, Leela is a great place for a cup of coffee. On 15th between Stout and Champa, Leela has coffee, food and a full bar. And the best part? Open 24 hours.

3-Aviano Coffee: Aviano Coffee in two words: upscale and uhhh… simply amazing (its worthy of more than two). Two levels with plenty of couches, chairs, and tables, Aviano is a great place two sit and enjoy an afternoon. The baristas know what they are doing, and they constantly serve great coffee. Check them out at 955 Lincoln.

More Than Temporary

“An experimental space for the idea of hope.”

While the Museum of Contemporary Art continues construction of its new ultra-modern facility at 15th and Delgany, exhibitions are still being held right accross the street at the museum’s Temporary Contemporary facility. “The Peace Project”, going on now, is a room full of visual stimulus by Miami based Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt.

For $5 ($3 for students), its worth checking out.