The Concerns of Baby Boomers
I’m starting to feel sorry for baby boomers. I can because I am one. I was born in 1952, sort of in the middle of the 1946 to 1964.
Resolution Opposing Legalization of Recreational Cannabis – Worthless
Colorado Springs City Council debated a resolution opposing the legalization of Recreational Cannabis (Question 300 and 301) for approximately two hours during the regular city council meeting on Oct 11th. What a waste of time!
What Did You Do with Your TABOR Refund (or Gift from Governor Polis)?
Colorado taxpayers recently received a $750 check from Governor Jared Polis with a letter highlighting “Colorado Cashback”. This is your money in the form...
Beginner Kayaking in 2022 (Where to Start)
Two events happened in my life in 2022 that inspired me to go kayaking. In June 2022 I met my walking buddy, Amanda, who was also an avid kayaker and talked it up on every walk. And in August 2022 I “graduated” from Rocky Mountain Cancer Center in Colorado Springs after 13 years of treatment and doctor visits for breast cancer.
We Launched Speak Up Colorado Springs: Let’s Connect
To support our mission and values, The Maverick Observer has a new Facebook Group – Speak Up Colorado Springs. We invite you to sign up with the group and let your voice be heard on issues impacting our community.
We Want to Hear From You: The Maverick Observer Survey
To improve our website and provide the community with the best content we need to hear from you. Your answers to the survey at ______________________________________________ will help shape our future content and interaction with the community.
Read a Book – The Power of the Written Word
Sheeple don’t read! Too many folks today think they are gaining knowledge on their smart phone and a news app. This is not only a joke but an utter fantasy. They read one line of one story, feel they have researched enough and it must be true.
Richard Skorman Resigns
On November 4th, Richard Skorman resigned from his seat on Colorado Springs City Council to spend more time focusing on his businesses.
Vaccinated or Not Vaccinated
To be or not to be….to be vaccinated or not to be vaccinated, is a very serious question. If one goes on the internet, you can find a diatribe of scientific information. However, you must also realize the “science” has become politicized.
The Big Boys are Set!
I had a new and interesting experience this weekend. I had the PBN M2!5 speakers “placed” or more accurately tuned to my room. What do I mean?
Latest Articles
Guest Opinion: Housing alone isn’t enough to solve homelessness by Dustin Zvonek
The White House recently took an important step toward rethinking America’s approach to homelessness. An executive order signed by President Trump last year directs federal housing...
Guest Opinion: Camping ordinance focuses on providing a solution
Guest Post by David Leinweber, Colorado Springs City Councilman
Every person living on our streets has value. No exceptions. No one plans to sleep under a bridge....
City Council failed to improve public safety
Guest Post by Dave Donelson, Colorado Springs City Councilman
City Council had the chance to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Colorado...