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Valentine’s Day Has Mysterious, Romantic Origins

Valentine’s Day Has Mysterious, Romantic Origins

 On February 14, lovers, friends and family members exchange Valentine cards or gifts as tokens of caring and love. Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year.  Its history, however, is shrouded in mystery. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that […]

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Sugar Mill Antiques and Vintage Depot — ‘A Unicorn of a Store’

Sugar Mill Antiques and Vintage Depot — ‘A Unicorn of a Store’

 Sugar Mill Antiques and Vintage Depot has been called “A Unicorn of a store” and for good reason! A family owned and operated gem located north of Denver right off I-25 and Hwy 66 is a must visit for antique and vintage lovers. The store opened in January 2020 and just celebrated its 3rd year in business. The owners had […]

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A Valentine for Florence  

A Valentine for Florence  

from Sandy Dale  I am known for being a bit verbose and for gushing on and on about particular subjects.  One of my favorites is Florence.  I have now lived here for twenty years.  For a gypsy sort of person, that’s pretty amazing.  When I moved here I thought I was just passing through this cute little Victorian town.  I […]

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The Rose, the Flower of Love

The Rose, the Flower of Love

 One of the first recorded instances of roses representing love comes from ancient Greek Mythology. Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, walked through a rose garden that had been shot with an arrow by Cupid. The roses had grown thorns thanks to Cupid’s arrow.  The rose continued its rise to stardom in Roman mythology. This time it was Venus (also a […]

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For President’s Day: Presidential Collectibles

For President’s Day: Presidential Collectibles

By Robert Reed  Starting with George Washington and later with Abraham Lincoln, the memorabilia of presidents has provided a significant source of collecting. It doesn’t hurt either that President’s Day honoring them all is an annual holiday.  For the traditionalists it should be noted that the federal Office of Personnel Management still calls the third Monday in February simply Washington’s […]

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