Ten Reasons to Visit the McAllister House
If you have lived in Colorado Springs for any length of time, chances are you have heard of the McAllister House Museum. Located at 423 N. Cascade between Boulder and St. Vrain Streets, this quaint old home gives a glimpse into early pioneer life in our city. And at just $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for kids (under 6 free), it’s a fun way to spend an
Zera and the Green Man: Chapter 14
After a brief stop to check out Theodore’s new office (a half-size version of Langston’s with a just-as-awesome refreshment bar), the two men took the executive elevator to the roof. A helicopter waited, motor running, blades rotating slowly and powerfully. The men clutched their briefcases, bent down, and ran. Langston’s hair and clothes whipped about, but Theodore’s usually unkempt hair stayed put, thanks to the massive amount of styling gel
The US Represented Weekly Update
Hi USR readers, Thank you for spending another lively week with us. Several, not all, of our writings focused on holiday themes in keeping with the season. In Lindsay Deen’s “Dave Gardner: Interview with an Activist, Part II,” Gardner notes, “You know, if you buy something at Wal-Mart, that dollar is sucked out of town straight to Bentonville, Arkansas. A little bit of that dollar goes halfway around the world
The Ones You Love
←To “PB Waves” Dylan sat by Glenda’s bed, holding her frail hand. He double-checked her IV line to make sure morphine was flowing properly from the suspended bag, through the tube, and into her vein. The alarm clock on the nightstand read 4:45 a.m. He stared into Glenda’s sunken eyes and said, “I love you, Mom.” “I know, Son. I love you too,” she said quietly. “I’m so proud of
Squirrel Hockey
Those who live in Colorado know how beautiful the scenery is, no matter the season, and the wildlife abounds. As the cities grow, though, they have been encroaching on the habitats of local animals. Deer are common sights in yards of homes near the foothills, and pronghorn are abundant on the plains, whether houses are around or not. It surprises me how domesticated these animals can get around our house,
