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The Status Quo Situation in Mental Health Today February 21, 2021

By Laura O’Brien

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Gratitude IN THIS WORLD OF MORE, MORE, MORE, IT’S IMPORTANT TO STOP AND REMEMBER TO SIMPLY BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE. For some, that’s a sprawling estate, a thriving business and a loving family. For others, it’s a tiny house and the freedom to travel. For yet others, it’s renting a room and having enough money left to buy three meals every day. Gratitude recognizes value, independent of monetary worth. In the past couple of years, many of us have developed a deeper appreciation for the simple things like our health, being able to hug our loved ones (and even toilet paper!).

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Although gratefulness is spontaneously generated from within, studies indicate it’s possible to practice and cultivate that feeling. An article in Psychology Today says people who are grateful feel less pain, less stress, suffer insomnia less, have stronger immune systems, experience healthier relationships, and do better academically and professionally. In other words, gratitude can boost both your mental and your physical health.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 22 Removing Barriers Men's Xchange Makes Tailored Professional Wear Affordable to All Men

30 Local Flowers... All Year Long Ellen's Flowers Gears Up for the Holidays

34 Mortgage Brokers Save You Time DTS Mortgage Company Works for You – Not the Bank

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46 Beauty + The Beast New Porsche Macan SUV Crossover Inspires

22 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

20 Local Experiences 22 Local’s Choice 26 Giving Back 30 Local Limelight 40 Culinary Creations 42 Trend Setter 46 Driver’s Notebook 50 City Scene 52 Inspired By 54 Hops & Vine

AROUND TOWN

THE BROADMOOR CLASSIC HOLIDAY SHOW Singer

Sheena

Easton

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WINTERFEST CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

The

Come shop over 100 local small businesses! You

Broadmoor’s annual holiday show. This cherished

can find something for everyone on your gift list; and

holiday tradition pairs seasonal favorites in a vari-

maybe something for you, too! We will have everything

ety show format, sprinkled with a few surprises.

from jewelry, make-up and skin care to hand crafted

Joining Ms. Easton is Broadway’s Marcus Lovett;

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Colorado’s favorite songwriter, Jim Salestrom;

am-4 pm on Nov. 13. Penrose Events Center. https://

the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale; as

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well as Ken Miller and The Broadmoor Pops Orchestra. DECEMBER 17, 18, 19, 24 & 26. https:// www.broadmoor.com/special-packages/offers/ classic-broadmoor-holiday/

16TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ALPACA EXTRAVAGANZA Shop for unique alpaca related items from 11 local

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND

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With multi-platinum and gold records, strings of

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top ten hits such as "Fishin' In The Dark" and "Mr.

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Bojangles", multiple GRAMMY, IBMA, CMA awards

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their gentle, unique nature and feel the softness of

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GABRIEL IGLESIAS: BEYOND THE FLUFFY In addition to being one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians, Iglesias is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with more than a half a billion views and he has over 24 million fans across social media. Nov. 20. Broadmoor World Arena. Tickets are $45.50-$69.50. http:// www.broadmoorworldarena.com/events/detail/ gabriel-iglesias

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holiday classic, performed in its entirety by over 60 young Colorado Springs dancers. Visions of sugar plums will dance in your heads! Bonus Preshow to include featurette performances from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN! Be prepared for jaw-dropping, gravity-defying, graceful, and exciting dancing that will be sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. Nov. 27. Tickets range from $15-$69. https:// tickets.entcenterforthearts.org/3044/3045

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CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular

adventurous heroes when Disney On Ice presents

by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is coming to the Pikes

Dream Big skates into Colorado Springs over

Peak Center. CATS tells the story of one magical

Thanksgiving holiday weekend at The Broadmoor

night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers

World Arena. Dream Big features favorite Disney

for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat

friends such as Mickey, Minnie, Miguel, Moana,

will be reborn. Tickets range from $43-$78. Nov.

Elsa, Belle, Genie, and more. Tickets range from

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WARREN MILLER’S WINTER STARTS NOW

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

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its audience back into theaters for the 72nd fea-

mark of the holidays and a tradition for multi-genera-

ture film. “Winter Starts Now” is a “love letter”

tional families with Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

to that special place on the calendar–the winter

by Chip Davis. Tickets range from $53-$83. Nov. 17.

season. Nov. 5. Pikes Peak Center. Tickets start at

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS EVE AND OTHER STORIES This year’s long-awaited tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the group’s landmark album Christmas Eve and Other Stories, the 3x certified platinum album that launched the group to superstardom and spawned the bring-the-whole-family rock holiday tradition that has now played to more than 17 million fans all across the nation. Nov. 21. The Broadmoor World Arena. Tickets are $59.50-$89.50. http://www. broadmoorworldarena.com/events/detail/tso

Fu n c t i o n a l & Ae st h et i c M ed i c i n e LOOK GOOD & FEEL GOOD! BEAUT Y FROM THE CORE & A YOUTHFUL YOU! ALTON BROWN LIVE Television personality, author, and Food Network star Alton Brown has created a new form of entertainment – the live culinary variety show – with his “Edible Inevitable Tour” and “Eat Your Science,” which played in over 200 cities with more than 350,000 fans in attendance. Tickets range from $48$75. Pikes Peak Center. Nov. 18. http://www.pikespeakcenter.com/events/detail/alton-brown 18

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us.

HOLIDAY MARKETS + The 22nd Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival returns with more than 150 exhibitors Dec. 3-5. Penrose Event Center. Art, jewelry, clothing, woodcraft, music, toys and more. 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd. , Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905 + Commonwheel Artists Co-op holds its Holiday Market Nov. 3-Dec. 29. Unique, hand-crafted, holiday-related gift items, reasonably priced under $100. 102 Cañon Ave, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829 + EaDo Christkindl Market. Local artists and vendors, food trucks and drinks. Dec. 4 from 11am to 3pm. Two locations: 1350 Distilling and Mash Mechanix Brewing. 520 E. Pikes Peak Ave. , Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 + Gather at Local Honey Collective with a few of your closest friends for a variety of intimate and seasonal events November 16, 17, and 20. Please check our website, and instagram for upcoming holiday events. 9 East Bijou Street Colorado Springs, CO + Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild holds its 57th Annual Fall Show Nov. 3-7 at Black Forest Community Center. Fine arts, handcrafted gifts and culinary delights! 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908 20

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

MEN'S XCHANGE MAKES TAILORED PROFESSIONAL WEAR AFFORDABLE TO ALL MEN

Removing B arriers BESPOKE, BREAK, AND BUTTON STANCE ARE ALL ELEMENTS OF A CLASSIC SUIT. Flannel and fleece serve their function, but a good suit is a closet staple. James Proby, owner and operator of The Men’s Xchange, is decoding the fashion jargon and making owning a suit easier for Coloradoans of all makes and models. Although we know that the clothes don’t make the person, Proby explains they can create hurdles when that aren’t normally carried in stores to ensure there is

barrier of professional fashion and championing the

something for everyone.

value of effort in presentation. “Effort is everything,” Proby expresses. “It’s impossible

Proby recollects that prior to the 1990s, department stores had staff available to assist in shopping to

to prove to me that you gave your best effort in a hoodie.” a correct fit. Now, those services are only offered in The Men’s Xchange was a concept developed

specialty settings. The goal of this shop is to be a third

to meet a need. Proby was working in employment

space of sorts, removing the guesswork and intimida-

services when he realized the challenge in dressing

tion of men’s fashion.

men for interviews. A good suit was hard to find, and

Clientele over the years have included judges, law-

frequently out of the budget for those he was working

yers and doctors, as well as those coming out of incar-

with. Research showed that there were donation centers

ceration and addiction. Each customer is treated with

for women to obtain professional clothing, but nothing

respect, dignity, excellent customer service and exper-

for men. Creating the concept from scratch made the

tise. Nothing in the store is priced over $50 and every

business plan a bit of a challenge.

customer receives a personal fitting, as well as a dated

Persistent, he refined his vision and started a

card to take home with their measurements.

GoFundMe in 2016. Upon securing two large mens-

Proby saw the opportunity to make an impact and

wear donations from a couple generous families, and

incorporate this social enterprise into the fabric of his

meeting the minimum threshold of the GoFundMe,

hometown to meet a need for the greater community.

the doors opened to the public. On July 7, 2017, The

His mantra is “Be better” and he is leading by example.

Men’s Xchange started inclusively providing tailoring for customers. The suits are almost all donated and

Website: http://www.themensxchange.com/

the shop offers in-house fitting and tailoring, as well.

Facebook + Instagram: @mensxchange

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ARTICLE ROCHELLE REEDER

Recently, new suits have been incorporated in sizes

ers. The Men’s Xchange is committed to removing the

PHOTOGRAPHY MEN'S XCHANGE

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GIVING BACK

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G I V I N G “WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET, BUT WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE.” ~Winston Churchill. IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR FOR CHARITABLE GIVING. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, many Americans officially kick off the holiday season by giving back to their community. Whether it is donating money or items to a

FOOD DRIVES + MORE Another way to get involved during the holiday season is by hosting a food drive.

charitable cause or volunteering, Giving Tuesday is a day

“What we love about food drives is that it gives people,

set to benefit the community. Call it doing good. Call it a tax

especially kids, the opportunity to experience the meaning

break. Call it anything you want. Giving back feels great any

of giving back. It’s especially exciting to see young kids drop

day of the year—and especially around the holidays.

off the donations they’ve collected at their schools or in their

If you prefer to keep your donations local, Care and Share offers some great ways to help people right here in the Pikes Peak region. “The holiday season is time we like to bring people together through some of our biggest and most cherished events,” said Care and Share CEO Lynne Telford.

neighborhoods,” Telford said. Most needed items? Canned fruit. Canned Vegetables. Soup. Canned meat or tuna. Peanut butter. Cereal. Oatmeal. Pre-packaged snacks. Boxed dinners. Dozens of local schools participate each year in Care and Share’s signature food drive called Harvest of Love. Each school competes to collect and raise the most donations. This

TAKE A TURKEY TO WORK DAY

year, Harvest of Love runs from October 18-November 18.

Each year, Care and Share encourages the Colorado

Kids can also host their own food drives or even volunteer

Springs community to donate frozen turkeys that can be

at the distribution center, if they’re at least nine years old.

delivered to local families in need before Thanksgiving. This

Local businesses and organizations can help by volunteer-

year, the event will take place on November 19, with collec-

ing as groups, hosting kick-back events, and partnering

tions at participating King Soopers locations, as well as at

with Care and Share through sponsorships.

the Care and Share distribution center. “This is such a meaningful tradition for us because, while food is a necessity, it also is the foundation for creating memories with your kids and family around the table, experiencing joy, and building hope,” Telford said. Can’t make it in person? Donate online at careandshare. org/turkey.

AMAZING RETURN ON INVESTMENT In the vast sea of donation opportunities, why donate food, money or time to a food bank? “We believe that no one should go hungry,” Telford said. “There is enough food in America. It is our job to get it to the people who need it and I believe that we can do it.”

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) Last year, Care and Share’s donors

The other secret? The volunteers.

made it possible to distribute more

More than 4,000 people volunteered at

than 25 million pounds of food. More

Care and Share last year. Those folks

than half of their funding comes from

help stretch every donated dollar and

individuals, with the balance coming

can of food. They’re the ones who help

largely from businesses, foundations

turn $25 into 150 meals.

and federal programs. Each dollar translates into six meals. How, exactly?

Website: https://careandshare.org/ Facebook + Instagram: @careandsharefb

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THE POWER OF FOOD Many people in the Pikes Peak

“A large portion of our food is

region don’t have the privilege of simply

donated,” Telford said. “We get it

grabbing something from their pantries,

through government programs, grocery

when it’s mealtime. And when people

store rescue, farmers, and food manu-

are hungry, they can’t effectively work or

facturers. We work with local compa-

learn, Telford said.

nies and have an important partnership

“When people have the food they need

with Feeding America that facilitates

to be healthy, they can be productive

donations on a national level.”

members of our community,” she said.

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“I LOVE THE CREATIVITY THAT COMES WITH GROWING AND ARRANGING FLOWERS.”

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ARTICLE SYDNEY E. NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY ELLEN KERCHNER

Local Flowers ...

ALL YE AR LONG ELLEN'S FLOWERS GEARS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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She is also passionate about conservation and farming in a way

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ORFUL FLOWER BOUQUETS AND EMANATING RICH FLORAL

making it clear that her goals reach far beyond growing flowers and

SCENTS, YOU WERE LIKELY PASSING ELLEN’S FLOWERS. Local

crafting bouquets.

florist, Ellen Kerchner offers an array of jaw-droppingly beautiful and

Not only are Ellen’s flowers grown with organic practices that are

unique bouquets and arrangements, but Ellen does more than just

environmentally supportive, but because she grows locally, she’s

arrange stunning bouquets. In fact, she grows all the flowers they’re

able to offer a diverse range of flowers you can’t find in a typical

composed of at her very own “flower farm” in Canon City.

flower shop or grocery store. And being so fresh, they last longer,

“The fact that we grow EVERYTHING we sell usually surprises

too. This upcoming holiday season, Ellen is excited to offer holiday

folks,” she explains and she’s not wrong. Growing and supplying the

bulb gardens with premier amaryllis and paperwhite flowers. She

flowers for your own floral business is impressive, to say the least.

also offers gorgeous holiday wreaths crafted with her dried flowers,

Going back to her roots, it turns out that Ellen’s love for flowers

which can be found online or at your local holiday market.

didn’t start with flowers. In school, Ellen studied pollinators and conservation biology and grew flowers alongside veggies to provide

Website: https://www.ellensflowers.com/

habitat for pollinators and increase fruit set. However, when she

Facebook: @ellens.flowers.colorado

began cutting the flowers and selling them as bouquets, she realized

Instagram: ellens_flowers

her love for floral design and how it fueled her creativity. “I love the creativity that comes with growing and arranging flowers. I also love how any plant can be made into a ‘cut flower,’” Ellen says. “And as a Colorado native, I’m so inspired by our natural landscapes and the colors found here that I draw heavily on that inspiration when making bouquets.” CityLifestyle.com/ColoradoSprings

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YOUR TIME IS PRICELESS. Spend it wisely. That’s the message from DTS Mortgage, a longtime local business. They do the legwork and provide you with competitive pricing for your loan, freeing up your time and energy for other pursuits.

M O R T GAG E B A N K E R V S M O R T GAG E B R O K E R Mortgage bankers/lenders and mortgage brokers both can help secure a home loan. But there are significant differences between the two. While a mortgage banker works for a bank or other lending institution that provides the money for the loan, a mortgage broker works with many different lenders. The banker is a direct lender. The broker is a middleman between you and the lender. One mortgage application. One credit pull. Multiple loan options. “We work with multiple wholesale lenders,” said Laura Powell, a mortgage loan originator/ broker at DTS. “We are able to do the shopping for the client and find the best interest rate for the best price across our different lenders that we work with.” Lenders—not clients—pay the mortgage loan originators’ fees at DTS Mortgage. It’s a setup similar to a traditional travel agency.

W H O’S T H E BO S S? The brokers at DTS don’t work for CEOs or banks. They work only for their clients. “We always like to tell people that we work for them, not our CEO because we don’t have that,” Laura said. “We work strictly for our borrowers. They are our boss.”

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Here’s how it works. A client calls. One of the five people in the office answers the phone. You chat with a mortgage broker about your income, credit, monthly debts and other information for 20-30 minutes. Then, the broker prices out loan scenarios with different lenders. Simple. “If the borrower were to do that on their own and call a bunch of different brokers and banks or credit unions or 1-800 numbers online and give them their information and get multiple quotes back from different companies, that would take them hours,” Laura said.

W H AT A B O U T T H E R AT E S ? “Our rates are typically much less than a bank,” said Tiffany Singleton, managing broker and mortgage loan originator. DTS often beats bank interest rates by ¼ to ½ a percentage point, depending on the bond market, Singleton said. But it’s about more than the money. Independent mortgage brokers often do more than just help find the right loan with the right lender and the lowest payment. DTS brokers pride themselves on guiding borrowers through the entire mortgage process.

W H AT M A K E S D T S D I F F E R E N T ? This is a small operation—three brokers and two loan support staff. And they are 100 percent local. Sometimes, that translates into added trust among real estate agents, who know DTS will do “more digging” to make sure their borrowers are qualified, Tiffany said. They suggest prospective home buyers contact them before they even start looking for a property or real estate agent. That’s because while they are not credit counselors, they can look at a borrower’s financial snapshot and determine whether taking some simple steps might help better prepare them for a purchase. “Our goal is to help them and be sure we are setting them up for the best purchasing situation for their financial situation,” Laura said. That way, when they find the home they love, they already have a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter ready.

R O U N D -T H E - C LO C K S E R V I C E Home buying doesn’t pause on evenings, weekends or holidays. Neither does DTS. Employees make themselves available 24-7 to their clients. “We are one team,” Tiffany said. “We all work on everyone’s files. … Anyone here can pick up the phone.” Their ultimate goal? Laura said when they’re sitting at the closing table, they want clients to say, “Wow! … That was so easy.” Website: https://www.dtsmortgageinc.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @DTSMortgage CityLifestyle.com/ColoradoSprings

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CONNECTING OVER FOOD

GATHER FOOD STUDIO BRINGS BACK COMMUNITY

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consumer off of things like salt and sugar. Spices infuse flavor and trick the brain into thinking it is getting one of these elements. Part of her joy in doing what she does is educating her students on the opportunities that spices offer. SHARING IN THE DAYS OF FAST FOOD AND INSTANT GRATIFICATION,

After our dishes were completed, plated and garnished, we had

WE HAVE LOST A CONNECTION TO SOME THINGS FOR THE

the opportunity to share them with our new friends. It was the adult

SAKE OF CONVENIENCE. The concept of convenience is a fan-

version of a show-and-tell session, as we had all just become experts

tastic thing; it increases our productivity and makes our lives easier.

on our dishes over the course of the last hour. The earthiness in the

However, it also has the potential to disconnect us from some of

pesto? That comes from the microgreens. The sharpness in the

life’s simple pleasures.

gouda? It was aged in whiskey barrels. The delicacy of the pasta? It

Historically, cooking was a community activity. It used to be more

is made fresh from a vendor down the street. We shared new kitchen

time consuming, but stories and fellowship and recipes were shared

techniques like browning bacon or preparing garlic. Perhaps tricks to

during that time. Ingredients were more intentional, perhaps even

“mise en place” or the correct tool to use for a new technique.

more healthful, as they were locally sourced. And, it was a way for people to connect over a common interest.

After filling our plates with the spoils of our efforts, we again gathered on the patio and proceeded to share a meal together. We were a community. We had found a common interest, regardless of our

COMMUNITY

current station in life, and took time to appreciate one another.

Gather Food Studio is looking to bring back the community aspect of food. In a little craftsman-style bungalow in Old Colorado City,

Website: https://www.gatherfoodstudio.com/

owners David and Cortney Smith share their passion for food through

Facebook + Instagram: @gatherfoodstudio

cooking classes and a retail space. There are five total instructors, also local business owners, who teach on their specialties. They put together recipes, menus, shop and then teach members of the community how to make these delicacies using local ingredients. Bread, pie, macarons, seasonal and thematic meals are all part of the repertoire here. Perhaps you want to branch out to Spanish or Italian

“We had found a common interest, regardless of our current station in life, and took time to appreciate one another.”

dishes? This is the place for you. Cooking with Asian spices or mastering the proper technique while cooking seafood are on the menu here, as well. Just purchased a new electric pressure cooker or adopted a vegetarian diet and don’t know where to start? Gather Food Studios has you covered. CLASSES We started on the patio. Shouldn’t all good meals start on the patio? We exchanged pleasantries in the midst of bees buzzing, butterflies flitting around garden planters and a curious squirrel playing in a neighboring tree. Old friends reconnecting and new friends making introductions, we all had the common bond of food. After choosing cooking partners and reviewing the menu, each group chose a recipe and we retreated to the kitchen. Ingredients and instructions were laid out and we got to work. The smells that started emanating from each station were divine. Chef Cortney Smith explained that Gather focuses much of the attention on spices in their recipes. She expounded, indicating how spices and the proper use thereof can aid in weaning a

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Beauty + The Beast PORSCHE, A TWO-SYLLABLE WORD SYNONYMOUS WITH PERFORMANCE, LUXURY AND CLASS. Today, drivers can add another word to that list: affordability. Starting at $52K, the new Porsche Macan SUV crossover is priced squarely in the middle of the SUV category. Imagine… the splendor of a Porsche for the price of a Buick. BEAUTY As I pulled into the Porsche of Colorado Springs dealership on Motor Drive, I was met by Justin Underwood, who holds down the fort at the Classics showroom. After a brief introduction, he pulled the new Macan Turbo around. Drenched in a deep navy that appeared dangerously close to black under overcast skies, the Macan’s true color exploded as the sun peeked through. As someone without extensive experience in driving high-performance cars, I was a smidge intimidated with my task: driving the Macan, then writing an article about it. After opening the door and sliding into the driver’s seat for a quick tutorial, however, I not only felt comfortable—I felt at home, as if I had been driving this vehicle for years. The seats and interior are inviting and designed with simplicity in mind. The control panel was highly visible, intuitive and made me feel like I belonged in this car—like it had been waiting for me. CONTINUED >

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK (CONTINUED)

After Justin’s parting words, I drove off the lot and zipped home to grab my overnight bag. I opened the trunk to find a surprising amount of cargo space. Settling back into the driver’s seat, I headed up Highway 24 for a fun drive through the mountains to Buena Vista to meet two girlfriends who were driving in from Vail. Before leaving the house, my husband said “It’s a Porsche, it has 464 horsepower and it wants to be driven and driven fast.” No problem. BEAST As I made my way through Old Colorado City and on to Highway 24, the Porsche Macan felt smooth. The steering and braking was confident and determined, and the seat hugged me the way my husband used to when we first met. It all just felt good, warm and, well, sexy… Wait! Was I driving a Porsche or reading my favorite romance novel? As I stepped on the gas pedal, my confidence accelerated. Was my husband, right? Did this Macan really want to be driven fast? Without speeding or breaking any laws, I tested the cornering through the canyon past Manitou Springs as I made my way to Woodland Park. The Macan is so grounded, solid and smooth on the road that remarkably few of the rough road patches and potholes translated into the cabin. I cranked up Fleetwood Mac on the 12-speaker sound system and felt transported to another place. A place where I was in total control on the road. A place of confidence and comfort I have never experienced while driving. Bliss. Over Wilkerson Pass and across South Park, I glided effortlessly through the mountains as if I were driving 30 miles per hour on a neighborhood street. Glancing down, I realized I was traveling at a clip a bit faster than that. The ride is incredibly smooth, the interior luxurious, the performance untouchable. The Porsche Macan is the car all of us should be driving. Although the exterior of the vehicle offers a compact appearance, the cabin and trunk space are the same as an Audi Q5. Plenty of room for gear or luggage and easy to show up in style. Website: https://www.porscheofcoloradosprings.com/ Facebook + Instagram: @PorscheColorado 48

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CITY SCENE

A DW E L L I N G PL AC E I N A C O OL E R S E A S O N

THE BAR AT ALMAGRE... PERFECT FOR EVENINGS

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WITHIN THE END RESULT, HOSPITALITY IS A BEAU-

AMBIANCE + MENU

TIFUL SPACE TO PARTAKE. It calls something out of

Each afternoon, light floods the room in the beautiful

someone to chase a dream that’s on the inside, to work

kind of way that makes you want to photograph it with

the hardest they have, and to develop something that

every shifting shadow and then flows seamlessly into

is purely for others. Hosting often leads with the foot of

the moody hours of the night that offer candles and low

selflessness and care and when done in a public setting,

light. The art on the walls feels rare and engaging. The

we, the visitors, become the lucky beneficiaries of a tire-

texture of the seats, tables, and doors makes you want

less work. When done well, it requires thorough atten-

to put your phone down and stare for a while. With each

tion to detail and an ability to make the most challenging

season comes a new menu, full of flavors from around

scenario effortless.

the world while well anchored in familiarity, which makes their menus approachable and craved.

GATHERING SPACES

Their fall menu was released on October 14th and they’ll

Grace Harrison is a magnificent curator of space that

be weaving in additions specific to winter during mid-De-

serves others. Initially within a center tucked in the middle

cember. This year, they’re open Wednesday, November

of our city, she went out on a limb and decided to bring a

24th for a Friendsgiving type food + beverage experience.

new cadence to the area, a corner shop coffee stop that over time would become a hub to so many entrepreneurs, friends, and neighbors: Peak Place Coffee.

For Grace, it’s the pairings—specifically, “our high dessert board and cocktail pairing.” Yum! Walking into Almagre has a way of offering that Cheers

A few years after the opening of her coffee shop

vibe of home, while keeping the clean lines relevant and

and roastery, Hold Fast Coffee Co., the next gap Grace

bursts of flavor left somewhere in the midst of a drool.

saw for that area was for the nighttime patrons. And

Spaces like this are for nothing if not visited, savored,

so, The Bar at Almagre became. Grace’s desire to cre-

and completely enjoyed. Grab the ones you love or enjoy

ate a gathering space for guests to feel right at home

some quiet time, but make sure it’s on your list as we

in the evenings after a long day that felt relaxing,

enjoy more indoor spaces really well this season.

enjoyable and memorable because of the ambiance and the intentionally prepared flavors of both food and

Website: https://www.almagrevenue.com/

drink went to the top of the list.

Facebook + Instagram: almagrevenue

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INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL

Living a Purposeful Life PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.” Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. CL: HOW DID GENEROUS COFFEE BEGIN? BH: We launched in January of 2018. When I was 15 years old I went to Central America; our hearts were broken and eyes were opened to the lack of strategy behind non-profit work. My buddy on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. We ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership to help them increase their education programs, their healthcare, but be led by them. When the show [The Bachelor] happened,

We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

our fundraising increased 500%, but we knew that it wasn’t going to last. We asked ourselves

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben

how we can make this more sustainable and

Higgins is co-founder of @generous_

came up with starting a for-profit business and

coffee_,

calling ourselves “for-purpose.” We donate

host of @hopestillwins, and co-host of

100% of our profits.

@almost_famouspodcast.

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