Originally planned as the town of Defiance, Glenwood Springs was renamed for its natural hot springs along the banks of the Colorado River and for Glenwood, Iowa, the hometown of Isaac Cooper. In the early 1880s, Cooper had the vision of a spa resort here but not the finances to turn his dream into a reality. He sold out to Walter Devereux and his investors, who saw the construction of the Hot Springs Pool, Hotel Colorado, and Vapor Caves completed. Once railroads arrived in 1887, Glenwood Springs became a playground for wealthy travelers who sought out the hot springs as well as other recreational opportunities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. With beautiful scenery, caves to explore, and community festivals, visitors today sustain Glenwood's economy. Located at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, our community has also served as a retail hub for the surrounding area from the 1880s to the present.
Mr. Donald Howard Becton III, the successful globe-trotting businessman and millionaire, is deader than a pair of socks. And he is presently on display for the world to see at the Olson-Hines Funeral Home. His wife, the educated and well-pedigreed Eileen, visits, and puts on a good show to get that nervous, rat terrier of a junior funeral hall director in training, Mr. Hines, to leave her alone with the corpse. Unfortunately, Eileen has a problem. No, not the pyromaniac daughter nor the bedwetting son; no, no one can find Becton's will, not even his golf-obsessed lawyer knows where it is. Perhaps clues to the dilemma can be found on the corpse? But, before a proper search can be made, Veronica shows up, a gaudily painted, silicone enhanced "lady" who also claims to be Becton's wife. Let's just say that that is not what Eileen expected. The two immediately despise each other and eventually go at it to hilarious means, leaving behind a very perplexed Mr. Hines (and one very battered corpse) at play's end."--Publisher's website.
Cynthia Kaplan takes us on a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking journey through her unique, uncensored world—her bungled romantic encounters and unsung theatrical experiences; her gadget-obsessed father, her pill-popping therapist, and her eccentric grandmothers; her fearless husband, whom she engages in an ongoing battle over which of them is the most popular person in their apartment; and, of course, her vengeful, power-hungry one-year-old son. Kaplan's voice is a lot like the one in our heads—the one that most of us are only willing to listen to late at night . . . maybe while locked in a closet. What a relief it is that someone finally admits that she is afraid of nearly everything; that she is jealous even of people whose lives are on the verge of collapse; and that she has, at times, tried to pass for a gentile.
Texans love stories, and the 15,000 roadside markers along the state’s highways and byways testify to the abundance of tales to tell. History along the Way recounts the narratives behind and beyond more than one hundred Texas roadside markers. Peopled with colorful characters—a national leader of Camp Fire Girls, an army engineer who mapped the Republic of Texas frontier, a hunter of mammoth bones, a ragtime composer, civil rights leaders, and an iconic rock star, among others—the book gives readers an intriguing and expanded look at the details, challenges, and lives commemorated by the words cast in metal on these wayside markers scattered across the Lone Star landscape. Also recounted in History along the Way are the stories of historic structures (from roadside architecture and elaborate West Texas hotels to university Old Mains and country schoolhouses of Gillespie County), engineering features (the Hidalgo Pumphouse in South Texas and the Rainbow Bridge in East Texas), and even town mascots (a jackrabbit, a mule, and a prairie dog). Accompanied by helpful maps, colorful photographs, and informative sidebars, History along the Way is guaranteed to inform, amuse, and intrigue. Every part of Texas gets a visit in this anthology of select sites, making it easy for travelers—both the armchair and touring varieties—to enjoy and learn about the fascinating nooks and crannies of history captured in all their variety by the roadside markers of Texas.
From the beginning, Cynthia Thomas’s life was unstable. All children want to feel safe and loved by their parents. However, Cynthia was not born into a loving environment. Instead, she endured fear and broken trust that allowed negative strongholds to form, and she carried them into adulthood. In Courage through the Darkness, Cynthia shares her inspiring story of moving beyond her traumatic childhood to healing and restoration. Through her journey, she is forced to face her fears and make difficult decisions while searching for peace, comfort, and freedom. Along the way, she hears a still small voice speaking to her heart, providing the hope she so desperately needs. With Jesus at her side and guiding the way, Cynthia demonstrates that triumph can come from tragedy, but you must have the courage to pass through the darkness and seek the light on the other side.
There are some books that are considered instructional, some encouraging, and many that would be described as inspirational. There are still others that will challenge you, making you a bit uncomfortable as the Word of God gets to the root of things IN your life that may be delaying what God wants FOR your life. Rarely do you find all of these attributes embodied in one book and delivered with such heartfelt compassion and great power, but this is the one. Cynthia Bell takes you into her world, to share very intimate details of her transformation, from being one of Satan’s victims into a victorious, set free woman of God. As you read each testimony and allow it to penetrate every fiber of your being, you, too, will possess the fortitude necessary to tell yourself and everyone else, “Don’t be too chicken to tell somebody about Jesus.” Discover how to: Find hope to help you cope with your own circumstances Trade hurt for wholeness Forgive and be forgiven Give God the glory as you become strong in broken places
Too often our broken hearts hold us back from living extraordinary lives. Transparent and unapologetic, Cynthia exposes the faulty beliefs that once left her feeling worthless, not enough, and shares how "Girl You Got This" helped her to move pass not good enough to more than enough. Sometimes finding your strength means to dig deep and find that hurting little girl on the inside of you and heal her heart. Learning how to love Keith taught me how to love myself, but most importantly, it taught me how to Love God.
SHE'S LOST CONTROL is an all-female horror and dark fiction & poetry anthology from Post Mortem Press.The pieces in this anthology deal with various themes: death, violence, love, rape, motherhood, childhood, family, failure, victory. The voices of women rise up, refusing to be quieted. A secretary is haunted by her boss's laughter. A young woman dreams of a lost little boy. A woman dances, and dances, and dances until little is left.One thing is certain, and it shows again and again throughout these works: She's lost control. And no one knows quite what will happen.INCLUDES WORKS FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS CYNTHIA PELAYO, STEPHANIE M. WYTOVICH, AND LUCY A. SNYDERThis book, by its very nature, is doing important work: giving women writers a platform and prioritizing their voices over the cacophony of men that have dominated the field for so long. This is not meant to start an argument over whose voice is more important or stronger or holds more weight-this book is only meant to continue the conversation of why we need diverse mindsets and points of view in the literary community. And as the global conversation continues to both widen and deepen in regards to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our lives, I hope we can maintain that dialogue. This is a good place to start. The pieces in this anthology deal with various themes: death, violence, love, rape, motherhood, childhood, family, failure, victory. They are all poignant, emotional, and important. They are all human. I am proud and grateful that these women have entrusted me with their words. I hope you read them and hear what they are saying-what they are screaming. The female voice is strong, and will not be controlled. - Elizabeth Jenike - editorFEATURING SHORT FICTION & POETRY FROMCHLOE MONET SUTCH, AMIRAH MOHIDDIN, L.L. MADRID, SYDNEY J. WATSON, MADELINE TICKNOR, JESSICA McHUGH, DIANA BRASKICH, CYNTHIA PELAYO, H.B. DIAZ, HANNAH LITVIN, AMANDA CRUM, STEPHANIE M. WYTOVICH, LUCY A. SNYDER, THERESA GAFFNEY, J.A.W. MCCARTHY, JACQUELYN MITCHARD, KATY MCCARTHY, MICHELLE SIKORSKI, RACHEL ANNE PARSONS, EMMA HINES, LAUREL RADZIESKI, RACHEL GRAF EVANS, MARIA ZACH, KT JAYNE, UVIKA WAHI, SARA RAUCH, ALEX MCKELLEY, and LAURA BETH JOHNSON
Mr. Donald Howard Becton III, the successful globe-trotting businessman and millionaire, is deader than a pair of socks. And he is presently on display for the world to see at the Olson-Hines Funeral Home. His wife, the educated and well-pedigreed Eileen, visits, and puts on a good show to get that nervous, rat terrier of a junior funeral hall director in training, Mr. Hines, to leave her alone with the corpse. Unfortunately, Eileen has a problem. No, not the pyromaniac daughter nor the bedwetting son; no, no one can find Becton's will, not even his golf-obsessed lawyer knows where it is. Perhaps clues to the dilemma can be found on the corpse? But, before a proper search can be made, Veronica shows up, a gaudily painted, silicone enhanced "lady" who also claims to be Becton's wife. Let's just say that that is not what Eileen expected. The two immediately despise each other and eventually go at it to hilarious means, leaving behind a very perplexed Mr. Hines (and one very battered corpse) at play's end."--Publisher's website.
Only one word is needed to describe a busy woman: stressed. But there's a cure. Stressed spelled backwards is desserts! This book is designed to help you understand life, just as you understand your sweet tooth. It will whet your appetite for much more than a taste of dessert!
Within is the Fountain is a conversation with God held by Leonora Nichols while living on Monticello Mountain in Charlottesville Virgina. Each morning she arose and for 10 years she transcribed the Voice that spoke to her. Part meditation, part journey "Within is the Fountain" can change your life and has the true ring of divinity in it's pages.
?- Are you tired of the lying, cheating, and deception that comes from ungodly and dysfunctional relationships? ?- Are you tired of the "Busters" and "Time Wasters" that do nothing more than waste your time with their foolishness, deception, and calculating maneuvers? Then come join author Cynthia Williams on a spiritual journey through the Word of God into her latest book . . . The Blueprint In a girlfriend-to-girlfriend voice, author Cynthia Williams shows women how to develop a strategic "selection process" for spotting unsavory men who look to come and rob them of their most valuable resource: their time. This screening tool will function as a spiritual checklist at the end of each chapter as it will help you to focus on what's important at hand: positioning yourself to be led by God in finding true love and the godly man of your dreams.
Tired of living your life by the rules you didn't make, based on how people you've never met say you should live your life, or by standards someone else has set? In The Woo-Woo Sisters' Wee Book of Wisdom: Just Some Little Life Essentials I Wish I Had Known When, Cynthia Drew Barnes, PhD, writes heartfelt messages to you: about who you really are and can become, about the life you were meant to live, about the men you love or hope to love, and about why you're really here on planet earth. Woo-woo sisters, this book will help you liberate yourselves from your own fears and from other people's expectations. Read this powerful book. Risk being just who you are and embrace all who you were truly meant to be.
Reflections of a Broken Woman is a compendium of restoring your inner self. By sharing her experiences and the experiences of the other woman that have contributed to this project, she desires to encourage the hopeless, vulnerable, lost and broken daughters of God. Sometimes we all need to be reminded that there is nothing too difficult for God.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.