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Et•y•mol•o•gy with Anthonette

By CPC | Jul 29, 2026

Etymology is the study of a word from its earliest usage to its varying and nuanced usages and forms today. Given that I am a retired 27-year veteran English teacher,…

Games & Puzzles August 2026

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

Maze By Susan Helton Find your way through this maze, starting at the entrance arrow that points into the maze and reaching the exit arrow that points out of the…

Cherry Creek: What’s it to ya?

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

“Cherry Creek” is somewhere and everywhere. Today, it is a school, a dam, a recreational area, a shopping district, a church and more. Cherry Creek’s early fame came in 1859…

A tale of two tigers

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

It all started with a phone call to The Castle Pines Connection from neighbor Kerrie Endorf, who was looking for a place to donate two very special tigers that belonged…

Confetti between the covers

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

This summer our country and state both celebrated big birthdays with the United States turning 250 in July and Colorado turning 150 this month. There are classically American rituals for…

The Elevated Edit – August 2026

By CPC | Jul 27, 2026

Dear Reader, It’s that time of the year, back to school. And we must talk… You may not live on Castle Pines Parkway, but there is a very serious matter…

A grief and end of life guru

By CPC | Jun 28, 2026

“Knowing what your loved ones want at the end of life is empowering and the best gift you can give to people who love and support you.” Sometimes, grief can…

Compassionate and safe respite care

By CPC | Jun 28, 2026

Night Lights (NL), a local nonprofit, provides respite care for children who have special needs and their neuro-typical siblings. This year, NL celebrates 15 years with six location sites: Parker,…

The space and digital frontier: 1965-2026 (Part 5 of 5)

By CPC | Jun 28, 2026

  During the 1960s and 70s, the Vietnam War and subsequent skirmishes abroad shook America’s confidence in its government and politicians. That same internal dissent abroad brought down the Soviet…

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 5

By CPC | Jun 28, 2026

This 5th segment of Colorado’s official symbols and emblems looks at the official state animal: the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep; the official state bird: the lark bunting; and the official…

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