Author: Ruth Wiseman
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Lauding Mr. Lundt: A beacon of educational brilliance | Running with Ruth
At 15, I’ve had many different roles, but few have been longer than that of student. In my time, I have had many different schools and teachers, but perhaps none stand out more than Mr. Tim Lundt at Merit Academy. He is a great teacher for many reasons. One example. Last year when I was…
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Stories from our eternal winters | Running with Ruth
As the snow stacks up everywhere, I can’t help but resign myself to three more months of winter. And while Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year, portending an early spring, we in the mountains of Colorado know better. This winter is not close to being over. While there are some good things about…
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What Lego has taught me about government | Running with Ruth
Growing up, civics was always a part of our homeschool curriculum, but third grade government took on a whole new level when one Christmas my two older siblings and I opened up identical boxes of Lego. Despite having a lot of Lego blocks, human nature being what it is, we never seemed to have enough…
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Learning to form habits | Running with Ruth
Like the steady beat of a drum that represents the rhythm of life in Woodland Park, so have been my monthly contributions to the Courier View you read here. My initial journey into writing didn’t come quickly or naturally. My foray into the world of journalism started before these monthly musings you read here, almost…
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From differences to Thanksgiving | Running with Ruth
As I sit down to write my monthly column, our community is on the brink of a hard-fought election that has gone on for nearly five months, and arguably even longer than that. Of course, by the time you are reading this, the outcome will likely be known and a sense of satisfaction or perhaps…
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When Politics painted the town | Running with Ruth
They say that as you get older, time spins faster. That really became true this year when I saw signs for the fall school board elections start to appear in early July. Our town, usually known as the picture-perfect postcard that it is, nestled in the foothills of mighty Pikes Peak, with its breathtaking scenery,…
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Being different | Running with Ruth
I am curious to know if any of my readers have ever felt “different” than everyone else? The most recent example of this for me was the most recent Veterans bike rally that leaves Woodland Park and heads toward Cripple Creek as the waning days of summer take hold and the aspens begin thinking about…
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Returning to school | Running with Ruth
At this time of year, as summer is winding down, the thoughts of students like myself inevitably return to school and its necessary preparations. When I was young, my most notable back-to-school essential was the backpack. For younger children, picking a backpack probably has most to do with the Disney character emblazoned on the outside.…
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Tent people and camper people | Running with Ruth
When it comes to exploring the outdoor adventures in Colorado, there are two types of people: tent people and camper people. Each group has their own unique quirks and preferences that set them apart, and while my family falls squarely on the tent side of this very unequal equation, there is enough to be said…
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A humble first job | Running with Ruth
Girl Scout cookie selling season runs from approximately January till March, a tradition that has gone on since 1917, as long as any of my readers have been alive. And this year, like every year, eager Girl Scouts fanned across the nation setting up booths at your favorite grocery stores, outdoor events, and lately, even…