For those of us who have been battered by political ads on television, and for those of us who are drowning in mailers about who or what we should be voting for, especially when they have unusual sources: Welcome to Election 2020. The most important story I’ve read during this election is a piece that The …
Several weeks ago, Mary L. Trump, the niece of the president, released a book titled Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man. She was interviewed several times on TV and in the press. I have not read the book, but I’ve read excerpts, and it is A.) fascinating, B.) chilling, and …
Continue reading "What a big mouth you have! Unfortunately."
At some point late last night or early this morning, I received an email from Friends of Carmen Court. I signed up to be a member months ago, when I began writing about the history – and the potential fate – of Carmen Court. The Friends group totals about 400 members. It was well worthwhile …
Continue reading "It has been a valiant fight, but we still need to be vigilant."
Sometimes it's good to keep your mind off the election. So: A couple of weeks ago, the Denver Planning Board reviewed the East Area Plan, or EAP, and came up with an amendment that took out one sentence from the plan, right about the end of the meeting: “Single unit areas should remain primarily single unit.” …
Denver Design Week begins today, October 19, with interesting options, focusing on architecture, commercial products, and the world of design. This program runs through Friday, October 23. In the past two years, I have purchased tickets to learn more about all three of these concepts. Being part of an audience has always intrigued me, because …
Bit by bit, I studied the state ballot items and the Denver ballot items. And I went online to learn more. That ballot? What a plump one – but I liked that. Then yesterday afternoon, it was time to bundle up the ballot and drop it in the box in front of Blair-Caldwell. I was …
The David-and-Goliath drama focused on Carmen Court that began in April, and now it is October. In one corner: David is the trio that submitted an application to save Carmen Court, when it was posted about the eligibility for demolition. The Denver Landmark Preservation Commission noted that that complex had value. In a different corner: …
About three years ago, the Department of Community Planning and Development gurus began to work on the ECAP, which is easier to remember than the full name. The six neighborhoods include North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, City Park West, City Park, Cheesman Park, and Congress Park. That’s a lot of acreage and residents, with neighborhoods …
Recently, on the Today show, there was a video about a mother who was sitting in the stands watching her son play in a middle school football game. She did not wear a mask, but she was threatened with a Taser, and was escorted out. She said she had asthma, and couldn’t breathe with a …
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