Tag: tribune voices
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Rediscover browsing in your life | Library Limelight
A coworker of mine at Pikes Peak Library District recently wrote an article about the lost art of browsing for the winter issue of our quarterly District Discovery magazine. In the article, he talks about how simply taking a moment to browse, especially at physical locations, enriches our lives. Ever since reading it, I have…
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Library cardholders make outstanding use of library resources | Library Limelight
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Although loving books is not a requirement of working at Pikes Peak Library District, my love of both reading and community are definite benefits. I enjoy working for an organization that supports readers of all…
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Library cardholders make outstanding use of library resources | Library Limelight
Although loving books is not a requirement of working at Pikes Peak Library District, my love of both reading and community are definite benefits. I enjoy working for an organization that supports readers of all ages, levels, and interests knowing that I am part of supporting the diverse communities throughout El Paso County. I also…
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Nurturing your well-being while caregiving for a loved one | Guest column
Caring for a loved one at home is a profound act of compassion, but it comes with its set of challenges. The emotional, physical, and mental toll on caregivers can be immense, often accompanied by questions about whether they are doing enough, overextending themselves, or how to effectively balance other priorities on top of their…
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How Bad was It? | Caboose Cobwebs
I have heard that Chinese were not welcome in many Colorado towns. This 1889 story tells of a surprise visit to this area. The story went around when Leadville was in its infancy, that the Cloud City was not a healthy resort for the “heathen Chinese,” and the followers of Confucius gave the town a…
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New year, new you at the library | Library Limelight
In the start of each new year, I, like many people, make New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the coming year. I reflect on things that I would like to improve in my life or about myself, or things I’m excited about doing. Getting in shape, saving money, spending more time with family, and learning…
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Reflecting during this season of thanks | From the editor
This being the first year in many that my larger family didn’t get together for Thanksgiving, I called each of my siblings on that day. Each asked how I was doing. To each I replied, “I’ve never been better.” And that’s the truth. This is the best things have ever been spiritually, emotionally and professionally.…
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Don’t forget the thanks in Thanksgiving | From the editor
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Having raised kids, Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July and Halloween have all been big deals, too, but Thanksgiving is my favorite. It’s my favorite because of gang, grub and, most importantly, gratitude. My mother had four boys and one girl. She knew that each of us would marry and have…
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How our differences come together makes us strong | From the editor
Among my best friends from grades 3-6 was Michael Glassman. We were very different. I was a good student, but Mike was off the charts. His father was a mathematician and his son was a math savant. Starting in fifth grade, Mike would be taken out of school for an hour a day. I found…
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The legend of Crystal Krebs | From the editor
Crystal Krebs is a name you may have never heard. If you ever saw her play, it’s a name you would never forget. She was inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 24. Krebs was simply the most dominant athlete at her level that I ever saw. That’s coming from someone…