When my students hear that I love teaching, sometimes the education majors loudly proclaim their intent to become a teacher. I love it when they label themselves right on the first day. Those who choose to become educators will benefit from an added incentive to succeed—my extra-detailed scrutiny of their work, and their work ethic. […]
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Playing games with my family when I was younger was always a good time, but it also shaped who I was to become. Gameplay is a huge reason I value fun, creativity, fairness, and boundaries in my adult life. Here are ten reasons games made me who I am today: 1) A sense of fair play. The
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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
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It’s not very big. In fact, it’s rather small when compared to other houses around it, but the McAllister House, at 423 North Cascade Avenue, is far more important than the imposing mansions down the street. The McAllister House has the distinction of being the first brick house built in Colorado Springs, and as such,
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Call me. How many times, when comforting a grieving friend, do we say, “Call me if you need anything” without really thinking about it? Most of us mean it, but doesn’t that question come with a caveat? Isn’t the subtext really, “Call me if you need anything . . . but with a limit”? Take
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About a year ago, I published a piece called “Modern Lessons from Mark Twain,” in which I looked with a fresh perspective on some of Twain’s classic aphorisms. For this week’s column, I’ve chosen a few more of them: It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool
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