It was prophetic given Colorado Springs' strong military flavor since the mid-twentieth century that the first celebration honoring veterans took place here eleven years before the end of World War I, on Armistice Day which evolved into Veterans' Day. Forbidden by his doctor to attend his Civil War regiment's 35th reunion in Pennsylvania, General Palmer brought all 280 veterans to Colorado Springs. In a quest for gastric enlightenment, writer Brennen Florey wanders into the freezing forest, with a knapsack loaded with five heavenly sandwiches. Jim Hightower waxes on Campaign 2000, the coporate takeover of politics, and the populist explosion that could save us from ourselves. A recent transplant from San Diego gives us seven reasons why Colorado will never be California.
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus.
This week we highlight Jonny Lang, who will be performing at the Colorado Music Hall on Sunday, Nov. 7. It's hearty, soothing, uncomplicated. So, with great expectations, I went to visit Mannheim 99, the latest German restaurant to open up in the Springs.