The Writer
Skip to contentDid you have a nice holiday? How did it rate on a scale of one to five? Joined by relatives? How would you rate them? Have you noticed lately how often we’re asked to broad-brush complex answers with a simple … Continue reading
It’s the “ing” season: shopping, wrapping, shipping, driving, receiving, thanking, etc. It’s also the Complexity Season. Actually, the season lasts all year, but the holidays seem to crank up the dial. I’ve got this theory, and I’m interested in your … Continue reading
I’ve been struggling for weeks to understand why the Collegian’s F-word editorial deriding Bush upset so many people. Well, I finally figured it out, and better still, there might be a positive outcome from this mess. Far more shocking than … Continue reading
Once I learned that the roundabout at Taft Hill and Vine had been completed, the dreaded countdown toward the inevitable began. The subject of rancorous debate in our community had become a reality, and I needed to face it. I … Continue reading
Freedom of speech is alive and well in Fort Collins. In fact, about half the population is editorializing. I am, of course, talking about bumper stickers. The stop-and-go crawl down College Avenue on a Saturday afternoon would be unbearable without … Continue reading
You’ve got to keep an eye on the news, because great things are happening daily. Just a few days ago, I was all atwitter to hear about new legislation that would make us safer. After all, Colorado’s been on the … Continue reading
I’m writing this before Election Day, but you are reading this after the big event. Perhaps now you know what Colorado is going to do about gay people. Will the Colorado Constitution prevent their marriage? Will Colorado statutes now address … Continue reading
This is the story of Homer Newcome the immigrant and how he achieved his dream of becoming a Colorado Native. Drawn by the mountains, the legendary lifestyle and Look Magazine’s designation of Colorado as “Best of the 48 States,” Homer … Continue reading
