Priscilla Blossom

Engage with Denver’s rich Latine heritage and culture during your visit.
By Priscilla Blossom

Nearly a decade ago, I booked a couple of flights to Denver for an anniversary trip with my spouse. At 5,280 feet in altitude, landlocked, with proximity to mountains, breweries galore, and legalized cannabis, it felt like the antithesis of my hometown of Miami. We loved it so much that just two months later, we packed up our belongings into my Subaru (the unofficial car of Colorado) and drove cross-...

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In small towns (and on endearing television shows like Gilmore Girls), a town hall is where people go to hash out important issues and find community. In cities, however, such places rarely exist. Cue Town Hall Collaborative, a woman-owned event space and marketplace in Baker that’s been working to fill that gap since 2022.
Today, Town Hall hosts regular vegan nights (put on by Indoor Cat...

Latinas are subjected to negative messages around weight, skin color, and culture that affect how they see themselves. It's time that changed.
In second grade, I thought the slim, blonde, blue-eyed girl with the fairest skin in the whole class was the definition of pretty. While I grew up in Miami, a majority Latine city, I quickly saw how society valued my classmate’s features. This message was everywhere. There was Full House, which was basically an advertisement for blonde hair. Or at home...

What experts say about rip currents, dry drowning and puddle jumpers.

Pool parties, beach trips, lakeside getaways, river rafting, water parks — the summer is full of aquatic adventures. But with that comes being aware of the risks that water poses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 through 4, with adults age 65 and older having the second-highest rate of drowning. Moreover, drowning deaths have sharp...

It’s easy to get lost in the glitz and glam of Miami.
After all, the city draws in people from all over with the lure of gorgeous beachfront hotels, award-winning restaurants and bars, and high art and fashion. But even budget-conscious travelers can find plenty to do in the Magic City if they know where to look. Whether you're on a strict monetary diet or just looking to save some dollars in this metropolitan wonderland, here are the best Miami activities that won't cost you a thing.
1. Pack...

Miami in the 1970s and 80s was a much more chaotic place than today, and that is in part because of a woman named Griselda Blanco. Known as La Madrina (or The Godmother), Blanco rose to become the city’s biggest cocaine dealer, leaving a path of death and destruction in her wake. Given the amount of films and shows made about some of history’s most notorious narcos, like Pablo Escobar and El Chapo, it was only a matter of time before someone made a quality story for the screen about the most ...

Make ‘more queer travel’ one of your New Years resolutions.
They say history helps us better understand our present day world, but what happens when your history isn’t always quite as visible and celebrated? Queer folks know that our histories have long been hidden, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t always been here. And in more recent years, there have been efforts to uncover our past. So where’s a lesbian looking to polish up on her queer history to go? Try adding these places that blend his...

No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for emergencies — they're considered standard practice for a number of water activities.
So when should you strap on a life jacket? What signs tell you that a life jacket isn't safe to wear? And are things like swim vests, or even water wings for kids, just as good? Here’s what experts have to say.
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Steeped in American history and culture, Philadelphia is a popular destination for kids and families from all over.
On any given day, the City of Brotherly Love draws in countless history buffs, art lovers, and sports fans, as well as class trips from neighboring towns. But Philadelphia’s bragging rights don’t end there: It’s also home to the oldest zoo in the country, an interactive science museum, plenty of outdoor spaces, plus an endless supply of soft pretzels and water ice (or, as the lo...

Summer’s almost here, which means it's time to pack your bags for some well-deserved downtime. But whether you’re traveling alone, with a partner or the extended family, there’s one thing you won’t be able to avoid: germs. As people travel, they carry, pick up and leave behind all kinds of things that can cause illness. And yes, despite the warmer weather, there are still plenty of bugs going around.
But it’s not just the risk of coming home with a cold — or spending your entire beach getaway...

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Article written for Dateline Federation Magazine, a publication of the Hemophilia Federation of America

We’ve come a long way since the start of “Sex Education,” when we were all rooting for (or at least commiserating with) Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), the Netflix dramedy’s awkward, anxious and slightly dysfunctional hero. Four years later, we’re saying goodbye to the show’s high school student-turned-amateur sex therapist and his brilliant sex therapist mother, Dr. Jean Milburn (played by the incomparable Gillian Anderson), along with a lengthy cast of characters we’ve all grown to love.
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With its ever-growing skyline and mansion-laden private islands, Miami can come across as a playground for the rich. But does it really require a hefty bankroll? It just depends on what kind of vacation you're looking for.
Sure, you can spring for the Fontainebleau at $400 a night, but you can just as easily find a SoBe hostel or even a standard hotel room for a fraction of that price. And while there are plenty of James Beard Award-winning restaurants to choose from, some of the city's top d...

Article written on behalf of Dental Lifeline Network

They say a smile is worth a thousand words, which is why Dental Lifeline Network has dedicated the past 50 years to helping underserved communities share theirs proudly with the world. The national nonprofit organization recruits volunteer dentists and labs who donate comprehensive dental care to the elderly, people with disabilities, and others who cannot otherwise obtain care. Since its inception, DLN has managed to help over 166,000 individuals receive the life-changing care they deserve—w...