Nelson's Neighborhood

Sunday, February 23  As a former bartender, I know a generous tip can brighten anyone's day. So my Day 2 Birthday Week Gift Request is for you to tip a waiter, waitress, bartender or any person in the service industry a little extra today. So much so that they will smile. One of my favorites Amy Vashak  Monday, February 24 As many know, my best friend Peyton Tuthill was killed on this day - February 24, 1999. Crazy to think it has been 15 years ago today. So my birthday gift request is for a donation to The Peyton Tuthill Foundation in my honor. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. The Peyton Tuthill Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3)corporation founded by Pat Tuthill who was confronted with an unspeakable tragedy when her 23-year-old daughter Peyton was sexually assaulted, tortured and murdered by an unsupervised probationer who transferred from another state to Denver in 1999. The  foundation  provides assistance to victims of crime,  sch...

Saturday, February 22, 2014 starts my week of Ryan's Birthday Week Gift Request  where everyday until next Saturday, March 1st --my 39th birthday -- I will selfishly ask for a gift for myself...or actually for those close to my heart... meaning local nonprofits or those who are in need help.  Some may not need $, some may need supplies. You don't have to give, maybe just give a prayer. But that will be your gift to me. If you can g ive... Awesome. Remember how lucky you are. If you can't, I understand. I will give you details every day. Like I said, no pressure. If you can give to these places for my birthday  please let me know, so I can shout it from the rooftops. Because we all never truly get enough good press.  Love you all. ~ Ryan   Saturday, February 22 Gift Request:  Day #1 of My Birthday Week Gift Request - I would love Fly spray, salt blocks, purina senior feed and dumor equistages feed...but not for me. For my very 1st best friend...