WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING OR IMPORTANT PART ABOUT MOVING FROM 2025 TO 2026? This column is a place for Denver VOICE vendors to respond to questions from fellow vendors, our readers, and staff. This month’s question was suggested by Steve Anson. I do not know whether Trump ever suggested such a thing. It is a terrifying vision of the country, though, and for that reason, I decided to participate in this month’s Ask a Vendor feature. STEVE ANSON DENVER VOICE VENDOR Mark Twain once said that a lie will get halfway around the world before the truth has time to get its boots on. I use that quotation because I am an op-ed writer. I saw on reddit.com a few weeks ago that Donald Trump suggested that people are here to serve the corporate state. The “editorial” part of “op-ed” implies that it’s my job to suggest even civil actions to my readers. I do no such thing. Most of what I write relates my personal experiences to my readers in a hopefully cohesive, intelligent way. In this case, the editor of the VOICE asked what suggestions vendors had for folks struggling with transitioning from 2025 Year. to the New Though I grumble unhappily at giving advice, here goes. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do Trump. for Donald Beyond that, notice when someone does a good job at whatever they are tasked with, simply be nice to that someone. Then, be nice to someone for no reason at all. Then, be nice because, it being winter, you don’t have to endure yet another Rockies game. Be nice. TYRONZER SANDERS DENVER VOICE VENDOR JERRY ROSEN DENVER VOICE VENDOR I don’t think it’s diffi cult to start a New Year. Ending a year means you have a chance to put the past year into perspective. If I set goals that I didn’t achieve, I can start the New Year on the right foot and try to change it so I can achieve my goals this time. I didn’t get to complete all of my goals I set out to achieve in 2025. The New Year means a new opportunity to complete those goals. Please be sure to write your vendor’s name in the comments! Starting a New Year is not diffi cult if you take the time to look at what happened over the past year and decide to take the opportunity to make changes to make things a little better than before. LANDO ALLEN DENVER VOICE VENDOR If you would like to help out a specifi c vendor by donating a few extra dollars, scan the QR code to make a payment through Venmo. Thank you! WINTER Wishlist Drop-offs are accepted Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or by appointment. NEW ITEMS NEEDED: GENTLY-USED ITEMS NEEDED: • Bottled water • Non-perishable snacks (granola bars, peanut butter crackers, trail mix, etc.) • Toiletries (individual or travel-size) • Lip balm, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, deoderant, hand sanitizer • Hand warmers • Baseball caps • Socks • Men’s shoes or boots (sizes 8-12) • Men’s jackets (sizes L, XL, XXL) • Women’s jackets (sizes M, L, XL) • Backpacks, carrier bags • Scarves • Gloves • Winter hats During the winter, Denver VOICE vendors experience increased heating and housing costs. Meanwhile, their income decreases because cold temperatures means less foot traffic and fewer paper sales. Every donation counts. Thank you. 14 JANUARY 2026
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