A few years ago on a sultry Friday in July, my then-partner and I ventured in our RV up to the Orient Land Trust in Colorado, where we planned to spend a weekend camping and soaking in their hot springs. The OTL website says, “Visitors of all ages and walks of life enjoy free educational […]
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Three of us, one black, one white, and one biracial, attended the November 21, 2018 released film, Green Book. This film is a comedy/drama based on a true story in which a working-class Italian-American bouncer, Tony Lip, becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist, Dr. Don Shirley, on a tour of venues through the
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One of my favorite people in the world is Dale. I got to know him in 2002 over a game called The Sims Online. He described himself in his online bio as someone who disliked tattoos and bad grammar, so he sounded interesting. I struck up a conversation which developed into one of the most
The start of the holiday season is signaled, for me, by Bake Day. Bake Day is a tradition carried on by my best friends (who are twins) that was handed down from their mom. Bake day occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and a group of us spend a whole day baking everything we will need
Shannon Johnston grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is currently attending Pikes Peak Community College. She is currently planning on majoring in economics or accounting, but she is also thinking about applying to veterinary school. Her passions are music, animals, and writing. In “This One Time at Band Camp,” Shannon discusses all the hard
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What’s on your playlist? Better yet, how many playlists do you have? What is the soundtrack for your life? I’m sure most of you have one. People find that life goes better with music. There are certain songs I hear and I am transported back in time to a particular place or person or situation.
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