Good Morrow, Colorado!

I can’t wait to be a guest in your city.

Planning this issue from the pollen-caked streets of the Atlanta ‘burbs, I got a remote taste of the warm, receptive spirit of my peers in Denver, all of whom responded faithfully to every little inquiry I battered their inbox with. I mean, it’s not lost on me that my mostly quiet town is full of nice people who won’t “bless my heart” too bad for raining a hellfire of questions on them, but even Southern hospitality has its limits. Because of everyone’s willingness to educate me on how it’s done in Denver, then chip in and help me adjust, I already feel welcome in your supremely friendly city.

The editor before me, Matt Pizzuti, left some big shoes to fill. An eloquent and driven young man, he made sure that everyone fighting the good fight for equality in Colorado was given the platform to say their piece in our pages. In good form, he was never too busy to listen to story pitches and would get down in the dirt and write a good one if no one else could. I admire his gumption. I know I’ve got to bring some big ideas to the table that not only keep the Out Front community spirit alive, but open new avenues that bring something nice to warm everyone’s cockles.

In these pages, and going forward, you’ll find a hodgepodge of information that not only informs our community of the latest, but entertains us in the process. From hard news to movie reviews, sports talk and drink recipes, we aim to leave something interesting rolling around the heads of anyone who picks up a copy — LGBT or otherwise.

So as you ride the RTD with a fresh copy, or dive into a column while you sip an IPA at The Tavern, know that every single page slipping through your fingers has taken hours of work by people who might be sitting right next to you wondering how we did. Know that we’ve held your interests in high regard as we held meetings and wondered: “Can we cover more ground?”

By the time you read this editor’s note, I’ll most likely be out there. With the backing of all the incredible folks I have yet to meet in person, I know in my heart of hearts that we’re about to take the publication to the next level and we want you right here with us.

I can’t wait to be a guest in your city and, maybe one day, become one of her citizens. Until then, I appreciate yall’s friendly ways and hope I can return the favor sooner rather than later.

Warm Regards from Atlanta,

Berlin