John Denver

His real name is Jarrett Lickle, he's 82, and he lives in retirement in a Sparks condominium. He works out at his gym, writes poetry for fun and enjoys meeting up with old and new friends at Baltimore County restaurants. He remains a confirmed creature of...

Every meeting is agonizing. Anita Holley visits her mother at Clare Bridge Cottage nursing home a couple of times a week, and it's always the same. "Can I go with you?" asks Charlotte Smith in her high-pitched, Minnie Mouse voice. "No, not today,"...

It's April, it's still chilly, but spring fever is afoot. For us, that combination means we need hearty food to warm us up—and a way to celebrate the arrival of better weather. We're heading for Germany. True, German restaurants in Chicago have...

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH IN CERRITOS He was ahead of his time, but time has caught up with "unhip" John Denver. "He was a fantastic singer, a very good songwriter . . . a great showman who knew how to whip a crowd up," says Randal Myler, director of "Almost...

I once met John Denver. And although I was not especially a fan - his songs were a bit sweet for my taste, all peace, love and flower child - he struck me as an authentic ambassador for a gentle outlook on life. I was covering the 1983 World Series for...

Arbor House, 3402 Monroe St., Madison, 608-238-2981;http://www.arbor-house.com I've always loved Madison, but never really ventured any place beyond the downtown area. So when my best friend, Aaron, came to visit, we embarked on a road trip, hitting all...

As the Los Angeles Times editorial board wraps up its series on American Values in the 2008 presidential campaign, we've asked readers for their own endorsements and ideas on the campaign. The readers' response, ranging from calls for experience and...

Laura Linney isn't about to sing John Denver, but she is experiencing a Rocky Mountain high. The Emmy-winning and Tony- and Oscar-nominated actress is as Manhattan as Eloise. She grew up here, schooled here (Juilliard), performed here and when living...

Today, Hickam and Simberg debate the marketing of the once-struggling Russian space program. Previously they discussed the grudge match between private space entrepreneurs and the federal space agency, examined the moon and Mars for signs of human life...

Jan Mickelson wouldn't budge. His friendly chat with Mitt Romney had veered into a discussion of abortion and Mormonism, and the Republican presidential hopeful -- eyes wide, arms waving -- was clearly annoyed. "Let me once again say I understand my...