After attaining the rank of Major in the Civil War, Henry McAllister maintained the friendship of his cohort, General William Jackson Palmer, and at Palmer’s request, McAllister arrived in Colorado Springs in 1872, shortly after the city’s founding. He fell in love with the Rockies and loved looking up at Pikes Peak. He spent a […]
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Almost every Saturday since I’ve reached my majority, I have had breakfast out with my parents and brothers, and anyone else who cares to join. We share news, update progress toward our goals or reminisce, each time strengthening our family bond. I have never taken this time with my family for granted. I know there
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The idea of when to discuss sexuality with children has been contested over the years, but the general argument has boiled down to “when the parents think they’re ready.” Well, that’s true for the most part, but some kids don’t have a parent they can go to when they have questions. Thankfully, I did. My
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The northeast corner of Tejon Street and Pikes Peak Avenue has always been the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. It used to be the perfect corner for drugstores, which in one form or another have occupied the space for over a century (the header picture shows the corner circa 1882-86). Although the culture has changed
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I’m concerned about the initiatives for college instructors to provide a list of “trigger words,” or words included in a text or discussion that may trigger a student to relive some past trauma. Students behind the initiatives claim that providing a list of these words in advance will help victims of trauma better understand what
Better Safe Than Sorry? Read More »
Imagine the following scenario: Karl manages his own successful business, owns his own house, and drives a nice car. He is active in his church and is a friendly, easygoing person. Karl has a modest savings and a plan for the future–but the one thing he doesn’t have is a girlfriend. His body clock is
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