Author: Amanda Hancock
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After ‘Home Alone’ movies, Colorado woman went from child actor to Olympian
If sharing interesting fun facts about ourselves was a competition, Hillary Wolf Saba would win in most rooms. Her go-to fun fact is a plenty impressive one: She competed in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics in judo. Even if someone else could trump the Olympian thing, Saba would still have a big card left…
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Break stuff, work out, chill: Colorado trainer opens place for fitness of body and mind
It came to Erica Valenzuela in a dream. She saw graffiti art on the walls. She saw bottles breaking and sweat splattering and “deep feels” being felt. “I woke up with a clear vision for what I should do,” she said. That was four years ago, when Valenzuela’s work as a personal trainer was pulling…
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Colorado man’s garden with a ‘bit of wildness’ is haven for bees, positivity
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s not the fanciest or flashiest front yard. Feedback from those who pass by the downtown Colorado Springs house, via foot or bike or scooter, would suggest otherwise. “A lot of people comment on it, and it’s unanimously positive that people like it,” said Tommy…
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Colorado Springs-based ceramic artist inspired by colors and flowers
Some people were born to be artists. Going by Alexandra Rose Tanner’s name, she’s one of them. Her initials spell it out: A.R.T. Colorado Springs teacher creates artsy fence as a ‘statement piece’ The native of Northern California doesn’t remember a time when she wasn’t doing art in some form, whether it was doodling, drawing,…
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Colorado-based father creates ‘Dude Dad’ empire of videos, TV show, books and laughs
What does it mean to be a “Dude Dad?” Give Taylor Calmus a second to grab his coffee mug, where the definition is printed. “1. A father dedicated to raising children in the most epic way possible,” read the words in a format resembling a dictionary entry. “2. Like a normal dad except more fun.”…
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Celebrating the season with songs of the summer of yesteryear
Songs of the summer often have a life of their own. The hottest song of the season tends to be unpredictable. We don’t know when or where it’s coming from. When it does arrive, in a way similar to the hottest day of the season, you feel the unmistakable blaze. You feel it in the…
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12 songs celebrating the beauty of different states for your Fourth of July playlist
When it comes to songs we might hear on the Fourth of July, there are some obvious ones. “This Land is Your Land,” Woody Guthrie will likely play as well as “The Star Spangled Banner.” Don’t forget about sneaky anthems such as “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” by Taylor Swift and “Party in the…
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Around bars, buildings and art in Colorado, motherhood is honored
A mother can be called many things. Mama or friend. She can also be many things. The person you call every day or the reason you call grilled cheese a comfort food. She can be a favorite voice or a painful memory. She can be a source of hope for bad days or help when…
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2022 Grammy predictions: Who will win, and who should win music’s biggest awards
Do we all feel a little more interested in award shows right now? One week after a memorable night at the Oscars, we’re in store for another big night for the stars. The 64th annual Grammy Awards is set for Sunday, after getting rescheduled because of COVID-19 precautions. Ahead of the ceremony, let’s play another…