History is funny. It seems so absolute and dusty and full of wars. Of course, that is the kind of history often taught in school, dominated by stories of the powerful and their battles with each other. Yet, there is another brand of history—one that acknowledges ordinary men, women, the perspectives of different ethnicities, and the examination of daily life.
Many people have pondered the prospect of getting legal medicinal herbs to replace man-made pharmaceuticals for the alleviation of pain associated with cancer, glaucoma, muscle spasms and other maladies. Medicinal marijuana has been legal for nearly ten years in Colorado, but only now that dispensaries are beginning to proliferate across the state is curiosity waxing.
Marriage has changed dramatically over the last four decades. Just consider the terminology. We used to find shame in “bastard children,” but now boast about “baby mamas.” We aren’t “living in sin” anymore, but instead enjoying “domestic partners.” We no longer talk about “premarital sex” (because it is usually a given), but do talk about “prenuptial agreements.”
Many say, “Why all the fuss about reforming health care? I have good health insurance and we have the best medicine in the world.” True, we have excellent medical care, well-trained doctors and nurses, and state-of-the-art hospitals.
No home is completely energy efficient, but some are better than others. Ours is one of the “others.”
We bought a Victorian home built in 1901 that was our dream home in a lot of ways. But, like most older houses, time creates little energy escape routes throughout the structure.
Love or hate it, we have a new cement plant in Pueblo. Yes, it will bring jobs, and yes, it will add pollution to our local environment. Spin it however you...
History is funny. It seems so absolute and dusty and full of wars. Of course, that is the kind of history often taught in school, dominated by stories of the...
Many people have pondered the prospect of getting legal medicinal herbs to replace man-made pharmaceuticals for the alleviation of pain associated with cancer,...
Written by Dawn DiPrince | 
