http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5The expression has been around for as long as I can recall: you can never really know how someone feels until you have walked a mile in their shoes. It is a trite saying, of course, but it is oh, so valid. I work in Customer Relations for Frontier Airlines which means I talk with passengers af...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~646859.aspx8/15/2009 8:25:46 AMErin Di Paolo I just took my fifth trip to Vegas since September. I never tire of Vegas; the excitement, the heat, the casinos, the shows, the freedom. You cannot beat it. As the actress in 21 said, the greatest thing about Vegas is that you can be anyone you want to be. That is so true. The main purpose o...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~505389.aspx8/6/2008 8:04:29 PMErin Di Paolo I have pretty much said all there is to say about visiting Phoenix. It is hot. It is beautiful. I love it, love it, love it. Can't get enough of it, even in July or August. The only thing I can add about this trip is that James , my 13-year-old son, went with me for the first time. He and my d...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~502177.aspx7/30/2008 9:13:15 PMErin Di Paolo Most people dislike visiting Phoenix in the summer months. I love it. The hotter, the better, is my motto. Phoenix is one of my favorite places to visit, for many reasons. I love the palm trees, the heat, the fact that it is such a quick flight from Denver. And I love the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cl...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~489228.aspx6/26/2008 4:50:15 PMErin Di Paolo I used to be one of those people who was opposed to ever taking their kids on a trip to Las Vegas. I will never do that, I told myself, firmly standing on my convictions. There is a reason why one should never say never. I broke my own rule, first in January when I took my 13 year old son and...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~474792.aspx5/25/2008 10:18:17 AMErin Di Paolo For years, my daughter Alessandra and I have enjoyed getting away together on vacations. One of our favorite places to visit is the Pointe Hilton Tapatio in Phoenix, Arizona. It is delightful and unforgettable. Allie and I just returned from our third trip to the resort. We went to celebrate ...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~466345.aspx5/5/2008 10:56:33 PMErin Di Paolo I might as well just say it now and get it over with: I go a little bit gaga when I am in the presence of professional athletes. Well, maybe that is putting it mildly. I pretty much lose my mind. So last week when I found myself smack-dab in the middle of the field where the Arena Football League...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Sports/National-World-Sports/Blog~449314.aspx3/31/2008 8:14:07 PMErin Di Paolo Last week was spring break for my children. While I had fantasies of sunny skies and sandy beaches, neither was my destiny, partly because my daughter and I had plans to meet friends in Chicago. My sons and I could have gone anywhere that Frontier Airlines flies since I am an employee, but most o...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~449307.aspx3/31/2008 7:27:26 PMErin Di Paolo There is nothing like death to get people thinking about life. Ever since my husband John 's Aunt Lola passed away two weeks ago, I have been contemplating life, both in general, and John's life in specific. You see, if it had not been for his aunt, I don't know where John would have e...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Relationships/Blog~442346.aspx3/15/2008 3:53:47 PMErin Di Paolo Ok, I love Vegas and love writing about it. But just when I think a trip there with a girlfriend can't get any better...it does! One of my best friends, Melissa, and I went back to the secne of the crime -- our third trip to Vegas together in less than a year and a half -- only this time we went ...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~433635.aspx2/25/2008 10:32:41 PMErin Di Paolo I have a 15 year old son. Years ago, when he was a baby, I lamented the fact that one day he would grow up and drive. I think I worried about that more than anything else. Now the day is here and I can't hardly believe it. Joseph has had his learner's permit for nearly two months and I have n...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~420202.aspx1/26/2008 2:59:45 PMErin Di Paolo I love Las Vegas. Fortunately for me, I work for Frontier Airlines, so I get to visit frequently. Recently I traveled to Sin City for my fourth trip in a year and a half (a bit excessive, I know, but that's what Vegas is all about, isn't it)? Since Vegas is known for its "What happens in Vega...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~420182.aspx1/26/2008 1:17:16 PMErin Di Paolo Last week, I had the great pleasure of hearing my favorite author, Anne Lamott , speak at a local church. I had seen Lamott once before, a few years ago, but I never tire of reading her books or seeing her in person. And I always learn something new about myself and about life every time. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Writing/Blog~370172.aspx9/30/2007 10:14:58 PMErin Di Paolo A highlight from my recent trip to Vegas was meeting Steve Garvey , not once, but twice. Garvey was a baseball star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, voted MVP in 1974. He was also the first baseball player I had a crush on, long before I liked baseball. So it was a thrill to meet him, up close and...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Sports/National-World-Sports/Blog~373416.aspx10/6/2007 9:38:00 AMErin Di Paolo I hate goodbyes. Of course, they are part of life. The worst kind of goodbye is when someone dies, but a close second is when a friend moves away. Fortunately for me, I have not experienced many of either kind of goodbyes But, unfortunately for me, when I do experience it, it is BIG, as it is...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Relationships/Blog~368522.aspx9/26/2007 9:02:25 PMErin Di Paolo Last summer, three girlfriends and I escaped to Vegas for a little R&R. We had the time of our lives. So when I found out that one of my closest friends, Lori, was moving to Illinois, I naturally began planning one last excursion before she left. What better place to go than Sin City? Gett...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~366759.aspx9/24/2007 10:39:41 AMErin Di Paolo A few weeks ago my mom and I took a short vacation. When I was a kid, our family took numerous car trips to cool places. I have fond memories of those times. The best part, I recall, was eating out and swimming. My mom and I have taken only a handful of trips together since I've been an adult...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Relationships/Blog~362680.aspx9/14/2007 10:27:37 AMErin Di Paolo I didn't think it was possible, but I now love my favorite airline, Frontier, more than ever. Several weeks ago I wrote about why I love Frontier. Not only does it offer the lowest airfares and greatest customer service, it also pays my bills. You see, I work for Frontier Airlines, though oftenti...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~344823.aspx8/7/2007 8:05:06 PMErin Di Paolo My son, James , plays baseball for a local little league team. He has played for years and it has mostly been a pleasant experience. I have watched as he has grown up, matured, and become a better player and person. The game has been good to him in numerous ways. Ultimately, I hope he has lear...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Sports/Local-Sports/Blog~336267.aspx7/18/2007 12:50:48 PMErin Di Paolo I have always preferred Frontier Airlines over other air carriers. For one, I have found the cheapest fares on Frontier. In addition, I have always been treated well as a customer. These days, that is a rare commodity indeed. For years, I have wanted to work for an airline. I love to travel an...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~335055.aspx7/16/2007 8:55:00 AMErin Di Paolo Don't you hate when you are venting about something and a well-meaning person says "you shouldn't feel that way?" Say what? Or, they may say, "you should do that." Who died and made them God, anyhow? Doesn't it just tick you off? It irritates the hell out of me. Since I have also used the...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~316118.aspx5/31/2007 7:29:41 PMErin Di Paolo A day does not go by that we don't read or hear about government misuse of funds. Of course, the pet peeve these days is to rant and rave about the waste of money that is the war in Iraq, which may or may not be appropriate. But I read about something recently that I KNOW is a waste of funds. And...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~313661.aspx5/25/2007 4:54:41 PMErin Di Paolo Last week I attended a Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants baseball game. As in the past, the crowd became raucous and belligerent when Barry Bonds arrived at the plate. They booed and heckled him mercilessly. He is, after all, the player fans love to hate. I am no fan of his, eithe...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Sports/National-World-Sports/Blog~308455.aspx5/15/2007 9:34:56 AMErin Di Paolo Al Sharpton is in the news again. This time it is not about someone else being racist or sexist; this time Sharpton is the culprit. At first glance, Sharpton's comments appear to be of a religious nature; when he defended himself, however, it came down to what it always does: race. Sharpt...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~308447.aspx5/15/2007 9:19:01 AMErin Di Paolo While O.J .Simpson was, once again, busy looking for his wife's killer at the Kentucky Derby last week, he made a good decision. Will he be confessing next? I won't hold my breath, but I am happy to see he is capable of doing something right. The scoop is that restaurant owner Jeff Rub...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Pop-Culture/Blog~308437.aspx5/15/2007 9:00:32 AMErin Di Paolo Let me go on record: I am no fan of Alec Baldwin . Those who read my blog regularly realize this. But someone needs to give the poor guy a break. After all, he has been in a dirty, rotten, custody battle with his ex-wife, Kim Basinger , since 2002. And even though I don't agree with man...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Pop-Culture/Blog~306248.aspx5/9/2007 7:24:59 PMErin Di Paolo Sports teams are all about winning. Whenever an athlete or coach is interviewed, most of them say that winning is everything; that individual accomplishments and statistics are meaningless if you don't win. Though I have never been an athlete, I understand the concept. After all, I am a New York ...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Sports/National-World-Sports/Blog~302580.aspx5/1/2007 8:56:12 PMErin Di Paolo I have to admit, I stink at being a good neighbor. A lot of it is selfishness; I have my own life to think about and all that entails. I have a husband, three children, and two jobs. In other words, like everyone else, my plate is loaded. The last thing I usually think about is the people who liv...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~302567.aspx5/1/2007 8:43:05 PMErin Di Paolo I have always loved to write. When I say always, I mean it. I started keeping journals when I was young, probably 7 or 8. I wrote a "novel" when I was 11 or 12. It was a sappy love story, but it was over 200 pages, handwritten. Not bad, even if it was dreadful. I majored in journalism and was ...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~302561.aspx5/1/2007 8:23:28 PMErin Di Paolo Unfortunately, most tragedies cannot be predicted. We have no way of knowing when an earthquake will strike or when a terrorist will blow himself up or when a madman will shoot 32 people dead on a college campus. Sadly, what can be predicted is that tragedies are often used by politicians or t...http://denver.yourhub.com/GreenValleyRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~297049.aspx4/19/2007 2:30:50 PMErin Di Paolo