When I used to think of colonial America, I thought of Jamestown, Virginia. Now, I think of St. Augustine, Florida. Ponce De Leon discovered the St. Augustine area of Florida in 1513 on his quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth. The city of St. Augustine, officially founded on September 8, 1565, predates Jamestown by […]
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“The flower is the poetry of reproduction. It is an example of the eternal seductiveness of life.” –Jean Giraudoux If you have a thriving garden, there’s an orgy in your backyard. Flowers are the sex organs of most plants* and their perfume may be what first brings the revelers. Many flowers—from trees, shrubs, annuals
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Droppings! Telltale evidence leaves no doubt. I have a mouse in the garage. I refuse to say “mice” as the thought of more than one of the furry creatures inhabiting secret corners, freaks me out. I coexist fine with spiders and snakes. Only a mouse can make me stand on a chair and scream. Fear
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An experienced dental field professional, Jolene Cervera-Aguado has worked in Texas and Colorado. She is also a full-time student at Pikes Peak Community College. Jolene enjoys spending time with her family, husband Joey, son Peyton, son Clayton, and dog Romo. She lives and breathes competition and a family- first mentality. In “Forever Grateful,” Jolene writes
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
Written in 2001, this essay may seem dated in some respects. The author believes that its plea for thoughtful consideration of the place of computers in education and in human life remains valid. I – To the Winter Palace “Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. They
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