Category: Art

Transit Map House for Morning Commute 3

The Commute

The morning commute begins at dawn. I down my coffee and stumble out the door. Stuck in traffic, I see the station. And watch as the Red Line passes me by. On the platform...

Garden of the Gods Keyhole Rock 2

Garden of the Gods: Summer 2010

Colorado Springs sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, giving the town a great view of Pikes Peak and other mountains. But you don’t need to go up into the mountains to experience...

My doubt swelled at the sight of every cactus. 1

Mountains in the Distance

Lost in the desert I wandered for years. Mountains looming in every direction. Shining forests of green paradise Calling me from the far horizon. I never got closer to finding my way. Adrift in...

In the Haze of the Night 5

In the Haze of the Night: Part 4

1: Drunken Pancakes 2: Deleted Texts 3: Out on the Street 4: A Movie Ignored After a long night, we got back to Ryan’s apartment around three. I kicked off my heels and plopped...

Indian Sign 2

Manitou Springs, Colorado 2010

Back in the summer of 2010, my friends and I rented a car and drove from Dallas to Colorado Springs. It was a long drive, (especially between Fort Worth and Amarillo), but it was...

In the Haze of the Night 6

In the Haze of the Night: Part 3

1: Drunken Pancakes 2: Deleted Texts 3: Out on the Street 4: A Movie Ignored Paul’s half a block ahead as we stumble through the night. I could probably keep up with him, but...

Strange and Beautiful 4

Pikes Peak 2010: On Top of the World

In July 2010, my friends and I drove from Dallas to Manitou Springs, Colorado. While we were there, we took the Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway up to the top of the mountain....

In the Haze of the Night 5

In the Haze of the Night: Part 2

1: Drunken Pancakes 2: Deleted Texts 3: Out on the Street 4: A Movie Ignored I checked my phone. It was ten-thirty. Another drunken text from Joey. I would have to block him if...

In the Haze of the Night 9

In the Haze of the Night: Part 1

1: Drunken Pancakes 2: Deleted Texts 3: Out on the Street 4: A Movie Ignored It’s two a.m. and I’m sitting at a diner, waiting for my pancakes and bacon. Heather is sitting across...