Maverick Life

If you’re a passionate baker like me, you’ve probably already noticed the positive effects it has had on you. Whether you enjoy baking bread, cakes, desserts, or even savory dishes, the enjoyment factor applies universally.

As a mental health provider with one specialty focusing on survivors of intimate partner violence, the topic of “narcissist” is frequently brought up in session discussions. While there is a strong connection between abusive behavior and narcissistic traits, I think it is important to note that not everyone is a “narcissist.”

They call it the “Colorado” wine festival for a reason. All you’ll find at the Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival is wine made in the state of Colorado. With 33 wineries to choose from, there will be something to tickle the palettes of all wine tasters.

To many, Memorial Day is a time where people party and host barbecues for the three-day weekend and celebrate the unofficial start of the summer season. To others, the remembrance means something much deeper as they use the day to give thanks to their fallen friends and family members who gave their lives to protect this country.

From a young age, Samantha Todd understood the importance of being healthy. Her father had been a professional trainer and bodybuilder for years and started teaching her and her sister the art when they were just five years old. Today, Todd is passing that passion and knowledge onto others through Spartan Strength Systems.

For close to 70 years the Flying W Wranglers have been entertaining visitors at Colorado Springs Flying W Ranch. Founded in 1953 by Ranch owners Russ and Marian Wolfe, the band was introduced to provide entertainment at the Ranch.

ust east of Colorado Springs sits a unique paleontological site. It has been investigated off and on for over a century, but it wasn’t until the last decade that its greatest secrets began to be unearthed. Tyler Lyson, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS), is the lead paleontologist for the site, near Corral Bluffs and he explained just what it is that makes it so special.

The sights of Colorado Springs can be appreciated in a number of ways. For many, biking is the preferred mode of transportation. Willie Phillips, the general manager for Pikes Peak Bike Tours, said he has seen interest in these tours grow exponentially over the past couple of years.

The week before New Year's, a lot of us feel motivated to start the year with healthier habits and a fresh outlook ahead. The week of the new year, we begin to implement those changes. Whether it’s fueling our body with more nutrient-dense food choices, consistent exercise or even beginning mental health therapy, we feel ready.

The Australian cattle dog lies motionless on a balance beam, intently focused on her partner’s face, ignoring the treat placed a couple of feet in front of her while she waits. A small hand gesture is given, and she stands up and steps forward on the beam, grabbing the treat and sitting back down on command, patiently waiting before grabbing the next treat further up.