The State Fair at Sunset
In the fall, when the temperature in Texas drops below ninety degrees, people in Dallas head out to festivals and outdoor gatherings. The biggest of these is the State Fair of Texas. Like any...
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Mount Cutler Trail — Colorado Springs, CO
On a beautiful July morning, my friends and I went for a hike. We drove from our hotel in Colorado Springs to a trail just outside of town. From there we hiked up a...
On the Banks of the Red Cedar
This Saturday, October 10, 2011, will be the 59th annual football game between Michigan State University and its in-state rival, the University of Michigan. As a die-hard Michigan State fan, I’d like to celebrate...
Downtown Dallas: Main Street
I’ve lived near Downtown Dallas for a number of years now, and I never seem to tire of the Dallas skyline. There’s just something magical about the way that the glass towers jut out...
Treadmill in a Box
Outside the sun shines, and I’m in a box. Inside I sit amongst upholstered walls, Staring all day at a glowing glass screen Under the flickering fluorescent lights. Papers pile up on every surface....
The 2010 Texas State Fair
The Texas State Fair starts this weekend here in Dallas, Texas. It’s always a big to-do around here — definitely one of the perks of living in North Texas. It’s always a treat to...
Keeping It Weird in Austin, Texas
Deep in the heart of Texas lies the city of Austin. It’s known for a lot of things. Austin is the state capital, it’s the home of the University of Texas, and it’s the...
Four Minutes Fast
I have a superpower, but my superpower sucks. My power? I can see into the future. The reason it sucks? I can only see the next four minutes. I know that still sounds impressive,...
Royal Gorge: the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River
As far as ravines go, the Grand Canyon gets all the attention, but there are plenty of other amazing canyons out there. One of the most impressive is Royal Gorge, just outside Cañon City,...
Ninety Degree Fall in Texas
Fall in Texas is an interesting thing. After several months of summer, The hellish heat is finally at an end, And the city awakens from its summer siesta. The August heat here is brutally...
