For me, the machinations of the machine we call “American politics” seemed like nothing so much as an overrated reality television show starring criminals and people fully indoctrinated into a failing two-party system. I really didn’t see how I could make a difference with my vote, and I didn’t think it was even worth voting. […]
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Storytelling will always be there for our pleasure and edification. It’s an immediate, shared, and unforgettable experience. Here are ten reasons to participate in your local storytelling community. Verbal storytelling is a slowly dying art. It’s like handwriting and mail correspondence. It used to be a way of spreading history and teaching lessons, building memory,
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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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A Twitter meetup, or “tweetup,” is an arranged in-person gathering of people on Twitter. As an extension of the virtual network, tweetups bring together people through shared interests, but they sometimes coalesce perfect strangers with nothing at all in common. Following are ten reasons to participate in tweetups: You meet new people at tweetups. This
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Most people think they’ve hit a milestone when they are able to afford a new car. Buying a new car is part of the American Dream. Or so it appears. Here are ten reasons instead to buy a used car. A brand new vehicle is nice to have and there are many compelling reasons to
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Many studies have shown how music makes people smarter, but did you know that supporting live local music has many more benefits than just increasing your brain power? Colorado Springs has a thriving music scene, and many burgeoning as well as seasoned musicians love getting out there to show off their talents in front of
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