We marked a milestone of sorts this month. We’ve survived six months with the pandemic and related restrictions. The impact of COVID-19 on the…

Managing emotions is a key mental skill needed to navigate life’s inevitable peaks and valleys. While research and theory surrounding human em…

October is just a week away and you know what that means: scary movie time!

As a financial coach who partners with people to build personalized financial strategies, one of my most rewarding opportunities is to help so…

Did you notice Mother Nature has been stingy in the Pikes Peak region when it comes to rain? In fact, U.S. Drought Monitor data reveal that El…

I don’t know about you, but after this year, I’m really ready for a good escape.

When I started college at a small, liberal arts university in Connecticut, the quad was the main gathering place. The quad drew students from …

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and its message of paying attention to the signs is more important now than, perhaps, ever.

Letters to the Editor — Sept. 16, 2020

Editor’s note: I yield my space this week to this timely and inspiring message.

Getting a haircut is typically a mundane task. I drop in, wait a bit, and sit patiently while the stylist takes an inch off the length and tri…

Each year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we observe National Grandparents Day. Although it’s not as widely recognized as Mother’s Day o…

On New Year’s Eve we looked forward to 2020 with wide-eyed expectation of what wonderful things the new year would bring us. There were plenty…

Since I began writing this column in 2017, I have produced four installments about my sister Laurie’s two pet goldfish, Charlie and Lola.

Letters to the Editor — Sept. 2, 2020

One of the items on my bucket list is to visit as many national parks as possible. Did you know there are eight national parks in Alaska, one …

With the reality of COVID-19 remaining a threat, getting out of town is still a challenge. For example, the last two months I’ve noted driving…

Every few days, I hear someone ask, “What day is today?” The question startles me, but I understand their momentary confusion. It’s an uninten…

Secure your trashcans, they said. Wildlife is closer than you think, they said. “They were here first.”

For starters, I want to say thanks to all of you who are helping me protect our bears by securing your trash cans to keep these omnivores out …

In the beginning of the state of Colorado, when they discovered gold in what is now downtown Denver, there were three little towns that popped…

Smokey the Bear turned 76 earlier this month. He may not be as familiar to our younger readers, but I bet everyone has heard his motto: “Only …

Before we talk finances, let's talk food!

Slow and steady wins the race. But what if we don’t know how long the race is?

The Incline is once again open with a reservation system remarkably similar to what Colorado Springs proposed two months ago. We are already h…