Author: By Katherine O’Neal

Cripple Creek in 1893 was teeming with men intent on making their fortunes.Lovely, red-haired Pearl de Vere, a sharp young business woman, was also intending to make her fortune. She purchased a small frame house on Myers Avenue, and, taking advantage of the fact that there were plenty of men with mining money in their…

Last week my daughter and I strapped on our Yaktrax and ventured out for a morning walk on one of the coldest, snowiest days so far this year. We were layered but still freezing, especially our fingers, toes and noses, despite furry gloves, boots and scarves. We could only enjoy our icy hike because we…

When I was in high school, I had a pair of denim hip-hugger bell bottoms covered with iron-on patches and embroidered symbols. I loved those jeans — they were a creative and original work of art! Unfortunately, the progression of fashion stole their appeal and I retired them to make way for — more denim!Through…

VOLUBILITY: Characterized by a ready flow of wordsGRANDILOQUENCE: Speech that is lofty or pompous in toneMELLIFLUOUS: Sweet sounding or smoothly flowing Can you tell what my New Year’s resolution is? I am going to build my vocabulary. Over the holidays, I got to spend lots of time with my granddaughter, who turned 2 in November.…