This series, Pioneer Profiles, explores some of the interesting characters that define Colorado history, including Bob Womack. *** Bob Womack was probably the least-likely person ever to have his share of fame, but because of his love of the Colorado back country, he became what is locally known as Cripple Creek’s first official resident. Born […]
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For decades, the simple words “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” have greeted millions of visitors, and for good reason. Colorado really is a colorful place, with snow-capped purple mountains, red sandstone spires, green forests, and rolling, golden prairies. Still, there’s nothing wrong with avoiding the tourist-trap locales you would expect to find in a travel brochure
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“Procrastination is the thief of time. Collar him!” Mr. Micawber, David Copperfield Charles Dickens often generated 90 pages of quality text a month, and he published novels like Great Expectations chapter by chapter in weekly periodicals. No doubt, Dickens was a rare breed, but he set a standard that every serious writer should consider. There’s no
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Colorado’s mountains hide many secrets, from crystal lakes to amazing rock formations. However, to a paleontologist, Colorado’s greatest secret lies just below the surface. The state has a very rich diversity of fossils, from Ice Age mastodons to Jurassic dinosaurs. In fact, the most complete Stegosaurus skeleton ever found was discovered in Morrison, Colorado, and
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I’m awake, again. The bedside clock reads 2:14 a.m. and I can’t get back to sleep. The two ibuprofen I took at bedtime have worn off, and the deep, aching pelvic pain I’ve been experiencing for the last three days, which was only dulled by the painkillers, has now crept across my lower back and
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. . . the man was a walking treasure gallery. This wasn’t the work of a cheap carnival tattoo man with three colors and whiskey on his breath. This was the accomplishment of a living genius, vibrant, clear, and beautiful. – Ray Bradbury …the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. – Walt
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