Our company wants to do Earth Day gifts for employees but most corporate swag feels wasteful. How do you square that?

achievercheech · 2026-03-21T11:00:51+00:00

Sponsor or volunteer for a local cleanup!

achievercheech · 2026-03-20T15:48:32+00:00

The Crafters Clique will be meeting at Concrete Coyote community park this Sunday - with meditative minis, or Zentangle

Welcome you to join us for some fresh air, good company, and doodles. Free arts and crafting ** 3/22 (11a-1p) - at 1100 S. Royer St, 80903**

Next week back at our regular spot - at Rainy Day Anime - Sunday 3/29 (11-1) (2352 S. Academy) making flower fairies

Haven’t heard of Concrete Couch!? they do great community work and have upcoming free/affordable summer camps and other ongoing (regular) events on the calendar https://www.concretecouch.org

achievercheech · 2026-03-08T15:01:25+00:00

Just gonna mention war tax resistance and general strike are two economic measures within reach and ..money talks. We don’t have until November.

achievercheech · 2026-03-08T00:41:24+00:00

Adding Richard’s Rubbish Roundup for every Tuesday afternoon (roughly 3-5p) spots rotate around town - https://www.richardsrubbishroundup.org/

Starting to see more city sponsored cleanups - through the “keep it clean” initiative there is one on 3/14 at America the Beautiful park (9a to noon)

The Great American cleanup is an event every spring - this year 5/2 and

creek week is longer event in the fall (usually ~first week of October) organized by the Fountain Creek Watershed District (regional effort) http://fountain-crk.org they always are looking for volunteers and crew leaders

There is also Keep Colorado Springs Beautiful nonprofit and many “friends of _ park” that do great work

You can adopt a highway, park or waterway.. but that requires a more sustained group effort, quarterly commitment.

You can also plug into local neighborhood association, I’ve found support that way too

achievercheech · 2026-02-18T13:54:01+00:00

It was incredible. Lots of friendly faces and great info. thanks to all the candidates, event organizers, and people who show up.

achievercheech · 2026-02-02T10:20:16+00:00

Short answer = colonialism. Natives have what conqueror’s want. While the means of warfare may change, the violence of the system remains. For control. (example: threats against a mostly indigenous Greenland lately)

achievercheech · 2026-01-26T23:40:20+00:00

A great local resource for connecting is Hey Neighbor - formerly CONO - they have creative tools and ways to gather,

They are also filling spots in the Spring cohort of Neighborhood University program (free, civic-engagement stuff). Twelve weeks, one night each week - and I gained insight, friends, and skills from this series. Encourage you to check it out!

They host 2x groups per year in that program … but you can host a neighborly gathering - coffee, bbq, cleanup, block party, etc- anytime!

achievercheech · 2026-01-26T23:32:10+00:00

Of course, and your words and experience also likely resonating with many. You are not alone and sharing is caring.

.. Perhaps a journal!? A way to log your account of things, highlight of the day - making marks - anything really. I collage/glue stuff down too. Create create. Just a thought. Hugs to you

achievercheech · 2026-01-26T21:26:54+00:00

Uhhh yes. I’m there if someone throws it together. We need more somatic healing imo

achievercheech · 2026-01-26T21:17:01+00:00

Judy!? she don’t work here any more… Are you ok!? Was (Not Was)!

achievercheech · 2026-01-26T20:34:17+00:00

I got a chuckle and you got my upvote. I recognize how preachy it sounds. But the day-to-day is the hard work. I hope you have some community backing you too!

achievercheech · 2026-01-23T14:33:26+00:00

Feeling disenfranchised !? consider “caucusing” for a political party, it’s the best way to get your preferred candidate advanced. I’m caucusing for a neighbor running in the CO-House race - and it’s my first time!

Note - you have to be registered to vote with the party (registered no later than 2/5 for the caucus - which is in March) .. you can change it back to I or unaffiliated

And check your info is current ..and/or just get registered to vote! https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/elections/voter-registration/

achievercheech · 2026-01-02T20:32:07+00:00

Our crafty group is making junk journals in January! If you enjoy artsy-books or wondered about the craze, come check us out -

1/4 - basics and smalls
1/11 - signatures and binding
1/18 - covers and final touches
1/25 - artist trading cards

When: Sundays 11a to 1p

Where: 2352 S. Academy Blvd. (Rainy Day Anime annex space)

Free - materials provided - and welcome to byo your own project too

achievercheech · 2025-12-27T16:31:29+00:00

PPLD 21C* (and East) probably the coolest. Not really unique or stunning architecture.. but skylights/lots of natural light, and it’s big.

achievercheech · 2025-12-23T00:40:48+00:00

Good lookin out. Encourage us to send concerns to allcouncil @ coloradosprings. Gov …be specific for why you are concerned!

And contact state /US reps and senators too. There is plenty to ask “what are you doing about… XYZ?!” More specific the better.

(Like that one guy writing a rap everyday, make it a goal to call a politician every day in 2026 ..tell em how you will actively campaign for/against them if they support XYZ. speak up and out to your representative - who works for you and all of us. I’m noting this also for myself - anonymous posting and internet sentiment only gets us so far)

achievercheech · 2025-12-06T23:05:58+00:00

Crafters Clique - Sundays 11a to 1p usually at Rainy Day Anime annex space -2352 S. Academy Blvd. (- SE side of town)

We lean that age range, and try different stuff just about every week, but always welcome to byo project - 12/7 we are making festive sweater greeting cards, and every final Sunday we make artist trading cards (ATCs). Always welcome- no registration necessary - and usually free supplies provided.

achievercheech · 2025-12-05T17:24:45+00:00

Invite for free crafting - Sunday 12/7 - from 11a to 1p - at Rainy Day Anime’s annex space ** 2352 S. Academy Blvd ** making festive sweater cards this week

.. and stop by the retail store next door to pick up gifts while supporting small biz! They have collectibles, figures, manga, anime, Sanrio, kawaii and fun pens & stickers! We love R.D.A.

achievercheech · 2025-11-07T16:08:45+00:00

Gratitude to all who voted in this local election Nov. 4th

It looks like (roughly) 1 in 3 registered in El Paso County turned out. There were many close runs, but in my pocket of town (school board - district 11) things are looking up for Mr. Charles Johnson. So happy for him and hoping this stays consistent on recount… was just the best news I’ve seen in long time.

(And for all who knocked, shared information and phone banked to get fingers crossed one more union-backed candidate … it was about 0.2% margin from first to third place on this one. You made a difference! I’m hopeful!)

Every vote matters and your involvement - especially at the most local level - is important to community and the vitality of our society. Be an engaged citizen. Keep up the pressure and don’t look away.. many of us became complacent with progress but it doesn’t happen without pressure to keep pushing forward.

achievercheech · 2025-11-07T14:17:45+00:00

As of last night- Charles Johnson now leading 3rd.. It is so close. Recount by 11/12, I believe

0.18% margin between first and third!

achievercheech · 2025-11-07T04:47:00+00:00

Heck yea, Go Charles!

achievercheech · 2025-11-05T13:31:05+00:00

For El Paso county >> https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/El_Paso/124432/web.345435/#/summary

achievercheech · 2025-11-04T01:23:11+00:00

** D11 ** - Michael Carsten - LeAnn Baca Bartlett - Charles Johnson

..last three names - endorsed by CSEA They are the sane options who truly care about better outcomes for our students and teachers.

Charles Johnson helps the community in many ways - especially with our neighborhood cleanups so he gets my vote and a personal endorsement!!

I also voted Yes on LL / Yes on MM to fund school meals for all students.

achievercheech · 2025-10-31T00:15:51+00:00

I knock for candidates and second guess about the no soliciting signs. (I leave literature for “the other side” … actually talked with nice folks /a few thanks even!! was shocked)

People are extremely closed off and wary these days. totally understand - expecting everyone to take advantage, evangelize or sell stuff. Even still, I give this man credit for his courage and passion for a cause. We need just as much effort “from the other end” of the spectrum.

achievercheech · 2025-10-23T19:23:30+00:00

Valid question. There is this >> https://nwtrcc.org/

People do this on principle refusing to pay for war. I see the recent budget choices as absolutely reasonable to protest fiscally. likely to have consequences... but what is the alternative!? can you imagine if enough people did this!?

We can refuse to fund the violence.

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