In considering songs about Colorado, it is important to remember § 24-80-909 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, which provides: That certain song entitled “Where the Columbines Grow”, the words of which were written by A. J. Fynn and the music of which was composed by A. J. Fynn, is hereby adopted as the official state songContinue reading “WHERE THE COLUMBINES GROW”
Monthly Archives: August 2016
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
When I was attending college in Boulder, a friend of mine – a 21-year old reminiscing about her childhood long before in Colorado Springs – told me that when you look out at the scenery in Boulder you see the mountains; but when you look out in Colorado Springs you see the MOUNTAIN. And ifContinue reading “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”
COLORADO TRAIL
From time to time, I have commented in these pages on songs that pertain to Colorado – songs like “Get Out of Denver” and “Colorado Christmas” and “On the Natural.” As you know, there are hundreds of songs written and recorded about our state, and seemingly hundreds of people have compiled lists of the bestContinue reading “COLORADO TRAIL”
EMAIL FROM HANALEI
I don’t usually post something two days in a row because I don’t really have all that much interesting to say. Yesterday, though, I posted some thoughts about a small part of a speech given by presidential candidate Donald Trump. I am afraid that those thoughts were mostly negative and uncharitable. After thinking about whatContinue reading “EMAIL FROM HANALEI”