Jill Hodges, the cover model for this month’s singles story likes a good laugh and ready adventure. And everything from old movies to foreign travel is an inspiration.

Part of her charm: I put on any music on I can shake my booty to…or at least think I can.

Secret hobby: Reading all things medical: articles, journals, and magazines–and grilling my doctors. Maybe I’m a hypochondriac?

Last book she read: Twilight series. Yes it’s true; I’m in love with a vampire.

iPod embarrassment: The song “Good Morning” from the movie Singin’ in the Rain. It always comes on at the most inopportune times. However, I sing it on the phone at the top of my lungs at least once a week to my mom. (more…)

Family-oriented Norm Early shares how much his kids have shaped his life in this month’s singles story, but the accomplished dad also knows how to enjoy a good meal or book.

Date spot: Steak House 10.

He’s a sucker for: A woman with a good sense of humor.

He’s so over: Smoking.

Rainy-day activity: Watching the Broncos or Nuggets on television.

Part of his charm: I have an uncontrollable, infectious laugh. (more…)

An active man is what Jenny Starkey wants, according to this month’s romance feature, because no matter the activity (skiing, hiking, etc.) the youthful brunette is up for anything, as long as her Nalgene’s in tow.

Deal-breaker: No sense of adventure or ambition, lack of education, no taste for sushi or skiing.

Rainy-day activity: A good book, glass of wine, and homemade meal.

Secret hobby: I absolutely love to salsa dance. There’s something so seductive and sensual about it.

Part of her charm: I have to have my Nalgene with me at all times.

Where to meet a guy: On the slopes or at a sporting event. (more…)

Eric Trujillo is a man of varied interests. In this month’s romance issue, he mentions several hobbies–classic movies, foreign travel, and running with his dog. But that’s only the beginning.

Where to meet a woman: Art gallery.

Once-in-a-lifetime moment: I saw a giant stingray when I was on vacation in Cozumel. I’d gone for a jog, and I was standing above the beach when a big, huge mass slid through the ocean. It was breathtaking.

Nickname: Evil.

Childhood crush: Barbara Eden.

You’d never guess: I’m a pinup artist. I have about 28 women in my body of work, as limited edition prints, and a huge following of private collectors.

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Ted Crawford may hold the state record in Utah for the 100-yard dash, as he mentions in our February issue, but an evening spent at an intimate restaurant or on a sailboat in Italy fits the athlete’s idea of a good time, too.

Best date spot: Potager, outside in the herb garden.

He’s a sucker for: A spark.

Rainy-day activity: Cooking and cuddling.

Fantasy vacation: Private spot on a warm beach.

Nickname: “T” or Tedders.

iPod embarrassment: Ace of Base. They’re Swedish and came right after ABBA. (more…)

Long ago, back when the “Internet” might have referred to a second-rate tennis league, whenever I’d head out for a guys’-night, bar-hopping trek, I’d often think: Maybe tonight’s the night it’ll all come together. I’ll turn the corner, and there she’ll be, the woman of my dreams.

Such is the naivety of youth. Successive failed relationships have let cynical reality intrude. My ideal has proven unattainable, and my romantic resolve has slowly crumbled as I’ve wondered if maybe I’ll have to settle for someone close enough.

Or so I’ve thought until recently, when I began to re-evaluate my love life in terms of online dating. (more…)

A big-hearted romantic, Frances Owens talks about her soft spot for sweet movies and Italian dinners in this month’s issue of 5280. But the mother of three also knows her history and politics.

Weekend whereabouts: At home, catching up with my kids. I love sleeping in.

She’s a sucker for: A guy who plans a surprise date, whether it’s a carriage ride downtown or a baseball game.

Celebrity crush: Rob Lowe.

Guilty pleasure: Caramel, caramel, and more caramel.

Part of her charm: I am excessively organized. (more…)

Stylish Megan Hudacky shares her accomplishments and future dreams in our February issue. But for the adventurous Hudacky, life isn’t all work.

Fantasy vacation: Thailand. I want to find the less touristy islands and submerse myself in the culture, hanging out with locals.

Secret hobby: I paint.

iPod embarrassment: “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey.

Guilty pleasure: Mexican food. (more…)

Soccer star Stephen Keel not only has a thing for capris, as he divulges in this month’s edition of the magazine, but the fun-loving Rapid also likes a woman who wears capris.

Best local date spot: Maggiano’s for dinner then a sporting event (Pepsi Center), a concert, or dancing.

He’s a sucker for: Girls who have a good sense of humor, like to laugh, and wear capris.

Deal-breaker: Lying and cheating.

iPod embarrassment: Enrique Iglesias. Deep down everyone loves him.

Philosophy to live by: If you love her, you’ve got to tell her. (more…)

Last week, my story teaser implied that this week I might reveal the secrets to finding love in Denver. The truth is, two-plus years after arriving here from California, I’m still seeking that first enduring connection.

Seriously ladies, what gives? In this allegedly stellar dating city–where cougars and snow bunnies supposedly run wild–so far my schtick just ain’t flying. Part of it might be the unusual circumstances of my arrival. Unlike so many transplants, I came to Colorado for a job, not because I yearned to sprint up or ski down the sides of fourteeners. Yes, the mountains are gorgeous and inspiring, but I’m a city guy at heart, with hair products, leather jackets, and too many shoes to count.

When I lived on the West Coast, I met a lot of women. A. Lot. Of. Women. Here, I’m just some urban nancyboy who doesn’t speak mogul. A theory: Despite all the demographic research that suggests Denver is singles heaven, our lovely landscape so dominates the culture that it actually makes dating more difficult. (more…)

Although she’s an ex-New Yorker, in this month’s Single in the City feature, Hilary Martin confesses, that she loves Boulder, too. The outdoors, yoga, and mountains have shaped her life.

Celebrity crush: Sting. And I still have that crush. He’s hot, a philanthropist, does yoga and tantra, and loves his wife.

Nickname: Ducks. I love ducks because they mate for life. I think.

Biggest Influence: The places I’ve lived–Colorado particularly–have influenced so many of my interests. I’m pretty outdoorsy now. I’ve run several marathons, raced 24 hours of Moab on mountain bike, climbed fourteeners. But my New York City side still begs for a bed over a sleeping bag. (more…)

David loves jazz and Ricky Martin, as he explains in this month’s edition of the magazine. But he also has a thing for dancing, snowboarding, and exotic foreign travel.

Great night out: A lot of laughter, possibly some dancing, preferably some tapas, a variety of people and locations.

Weekend whereabouts: Snowboarding in the winter. On the golf course in the summer.

Fantasy vacation: Going to Thailand to ride elephants, eat crazy food, and get my scuba license.

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