Maverick Life

Trip Uhalt is a clean-mouthed comic. Which, according to Uhalt, means, “all ages can enjoy the humorous content without an awkward ride home in the car.”

The holiday season is upon us and holiday festivities for those who want to make the most of it are abundant in Colorado Springs. Regardless of age, there is something to entice, entertain and put everyone in the holiday spirit.

The reflection of mortality and making the most of one’s (finite) life happens over brownies and tea. Coffey believes, “it’s easier to have a tender conversation with food.”  At the death café, people gather to eat cake. Coffey does brownies instead. The café's objective is to increase awareness about death with a view to helping others, according to the death cafe website.

Post-partum moms during the holidays take special understanding and consideration. Respect their boundaries and their wishes with the baby.

For 67-year-old Dave Altieri, bare elegance means, “Be the Batman.” Like a cartoon artist bringing the Superhero to life, he does the same with his body posing.

Once upon a time the typical child’s birthday party consisted of pizza, cupcakes, a sugary drink and pin the tail on the donkey. Those days have been replaced with children's birthday parties that some say are extravagant.

Fall has arrived, which means Halloween lurks just around the corner. For some, this is the most fun time of year – a time to celebrate all that is creepy and odd, to dress up in ways you never would any other time, parties, scary stories, shows, and, of course, candy and treats!

A stroll back in time awaits those who visit the historic Miramont Castle, located at 9 Capitol Hill Avenue in Manitou Springs. Dating back to the late 1800s, the property provides an educational experience not only of the castle but the history of Manitou Springs, its indigenous people and artifacts.

“I was usually the only girl,” says Rachel Reinhard, reminiscing about her days as a young, female skateboarder in Colorado Springs. Reinhard, who competed seven times in the X Games, was one of the first—and most successful—females in the sport.

Man’s best friend has been by our side for thousands of years and has helped us in a multitude of ways throughout the ages.