Malcolm and I went to the sand dunes last week. We took the dogs and let Attie and Rosie run around the ever moving hills. Each step sank into the sand, welcoming our feet a little too kindly. Malcolm took some artsy photos for his album he’s working on. I didn’t dress warm enough. I …
A few weekends ago, M and I explored the dazzling Paint Mines Interpretive Park. It was the weekend that got as close to 100 degrees as Colorado Springs has come in a while. It was also hazy due to the fires in Glenwood Springs, but we were determined to visit somewhere we had not yet …
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"Fighting" cancer is a reallll drag, as you may imagine. One of the most soul crushing things about it for me is that I can't travel like I used to. Somedays I can barely shower without taking several breaks to release the fatigue in my muscles. Other days, I can take my dogs on long …
My favorite way to travel is the cheapest. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that I will sacrifice comfort for the cheapest price every time. This makes Spirit Airlines perfect for me. They get you from A to B without charging you for all the extra stuff you don't need. …
Colorado Springs gets a good amount of tourist traffic, especially in the summer. The Colorado Springs area is home to several tourist draws like Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs downtown, The Incline, and Pikes Peak. I recommend visiting all of those places if you're in town, but I suggest that for food, drinks, and …
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Mae Goes West 