We know many of you come to stay in our cottages to visit the Air Force Academy for some reason – prospective student, current student, a student’s graduation. It makes us proud to live in the home of the USAFA, … Continue reading
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Historic Old Colorado City (OCC) is a region unto itself – it is part of Colorado Springs that hearkens back to its founding days in the mid 1800’s. OCC is a beautiful, historic district about eight acres in size, and … Continue reading
I’ve been debating writing a post about the lovely weather lately, but I’ve been too busy enjoying it outside to sit down and write words. That, and all I’d really have to say is “It’s so warm! Take a vacation … Continue reading
Last year, being altogether new and ignorant in Colorado Springs, I was invited to join a friend for the tree lighting ceremony at the Broadmoor. The ceremony was the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I had nothing better to do, so … Continue reading
US Olympic Athletes (not counting Paralympians) rounded up 121 medals this year, 46 of which were gold. We set 3 world records, and just over half of the medals were won by women. (Woop woop!) (Stats courtesy of Team USA’s … Continue reading
“Shop Local” – a loaded phrase. Let me reload it for you, maybe in a more positive light than you’ve seen it before. To me, shopping local isn’t about disliking Walmart, boycotting Target, or keeping more money away from (blah … Continue reading
Autumn is a beloved season anywhere there are deciduous trees. Maples, oaks, box elder, elm and others begin to drop their leafy garments and seal their branches against the coming snow and wind. Nature’s change is spectacular, and in Colorado, … Continue reading
September evening air is soft and cool and just bold enough to waft its way through the open doors of the Wild Goose. The chattering crowd and hot coffee make an eager counterpart to the chill – it is a … Continue reading
