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Celebrate Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek this summer

Jun 05, 2025 09:25AM ● By Rhonda Wray

Cripple Creek's Donkey Derby Days returns June 27–29 with burro races, family fun, a parade, beer garden, and over 100 vendors in Colorado's historic mining town.

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Everyone has a story: How to share yours before It’s too late

Jun 04, 2025 12:15PM ● By Rhonda Wray

Your memories matter. Record your story for future generations using easy tools and heartfelt reflection.

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The life skills ice fishing taught me—thanks to my father

Jun 03, 2025 03:33PM ● By Amy Laundrie

A daughter reflects on childhood ice fishing trips with her dad, revealing quiet lessons in patience, resilience, and wonder.

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The family bond that distance and time couldn’t break

Jun 03, 2025 02:28PM ● By Lynn Gendusa

An essay on how family stories, shared laughter, and old photographs help bridge decades of separation and bring loved ones back into focus.

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Why "go and tell’ is a mission for all Christians

May 07, 2025 03:41PM ● By John Vieths

The command to “Go and tell” wasn’t just for pastors or missionaries—it was first given to ordinary women at the empty tomb.

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When parents resist talking about the future

May 07, 2025 03:31PM ● By Laird Landon, PhD

Tips on how to open up trust and talk safely and respectfully with your parents about aging.

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Death and taxes: What you need to know to protect your heirs

May 07, 2025 02:48PM ● By Jennifer Spitz

Understand the key taxes that may apply after death and discover smart planning strategies to reduce the financial burden on your loved ones.

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Mom's driftwood garden

May 07, 2025 12:50PM ● By Brenda Morgan

A daughter reflects on her mother’s life and resilience—captured in the weathered beauty of her driftwood garden in Cripple Creek.

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12 surprising perks of getting older (that no one talks about)

May 07, 2025 09:52AM ● By Rhonda Wray

Think aging is all downhill? Think again! These 12 little-known perks of growing older will change the way you see your golden years.

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Red hats and real friends: A sisterhood for women in Colorado Springs

May 06, 2025 02:32PM ● By Karin Hill

Discover how the Red Hat Society helps women find friendship, fun and their fabulous selves after 50.

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When a spouse becomes a caregiver: coping with changing roles

Apr 01, 2025 03:30PM ● By Laird Landon, PhD

When a spouse becomes a caregiver, roles shift and emotions run high. Learn how to cope with resistance, grief and guilt while navigating the challenges of caregiving with compassion.

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Navigating toxic relationships with wisdom and faith

Mar 04, 2025 09:08PM ● By Dr. Glenn Mollette

Know when to fight for a relationship and when to walk away.

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