When I hear the term caregiver, I imagine a nurse or a medical assistant helping people in a hospital or a family member caring for a loved on…

When I was young, my dad was a fan of Gordon Lightfoot, Don McLean and Simon & Garfunkel, played on 8-track tapes in his behemoth Lincoln …

“Black Mirror” rose from an underground, word-of-mouth show on Channel 4 in the UK to a worldwide phenomenon as one of the flagship programs i…

The Friends of Cheyenne Cañon are highly respected around the region. Not only do they help maintain trails in North Cheyenne Cañon but their …

If you’re a dad, you may well be pleased to unwrap some tools as Father’s Day gifts. Of course, it might be a stereotype that all men are hand…

“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”

By now we’ve all read “Where the Crawdads Sing,” Delia Owens’ breakout debut novel that’s been sitting on the New York Times Best Seller list …

I have talked a bit about conditions that were fairly common 100 years ago. This is one of those that bothered many a wife, storekeeper, and e…

Have you ever heard the saying, “The only stupid question is a question not asked?”

It seems like everyone I know can recall a story about an abused or abandoned dog or cat. Sometimes, an animal is abandoned because their owne…

The warming temperatures and sunlit days can make it hard to buckle down at the computer and get all my writing done. On days like these, who …

Colorado Springs is the best place to live. That’s not just my opinion – although I agree; but it’s also according to rankings released by U.S…

My wife, Cheryl, and I were able to get away a few weeks ago to do some historical sightseeing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We visited Phil…

This is my last week as your editor, and while I thought I’d have a dozen things to say in this week’s column — my last one in this role I’ve …

Warning: “Game of Thrones” spoilers are coming

For 35 years in the Pikes Peak region, the Gazette Charities-El Pomar Foundation Empty Stocking Fund has been a year-end campaign to benefit l…

The brim of his hat was just an inch from my nose; there was no mistaking the intensity of the moment. It was certainly a one-way “discussion,…

The soccer game was tied 1-1, with five minutes left in the period. The opposing team had earned a corner kick and kicked the ball high, setti…

My favorite meal of the day is breakfast. I like going out and dining at a variety of local establishments. Over the years there have been som…

To achieve any of your financial objectives, you need to save and invest, that much is clear. But just how you save and invest may differ from…

In case you didn’t know, we’re doing alright here in our little neck of the woods. Colorado was named the 10th best state by U.S. News & W…

I can barely do math anymore. I blame my iPhone.

Sunny days and high temps are fast approaching and students of all ages are lining up their summertime plans. From internships to part-time jo…

May marks the end of the academic year. With it often come ceremonies as our children move from elementary to middle school, middle to high sc…

The following was taken from the writings of Dr. Lloyd Shaw, a superintendent, principal, teacher and coach for Colorado Springs schools from …