Gotlieb: You know you’re from Colorado when…
By Dorothy Gotlieb | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
Former legislator and longtime Denver public servant Dorothy Gotlieb has compiled this list of Colorado quirks and cultural touchstones. You might laugh, nod in agreement – or want to add your own.
Over the years, there have been several versions of a “You Know You’re from Colorado When…” list. The following is just one of the latest.
Everyday observations
You ask someone you meet, “Where are you from?”
You recognize FIVE seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter – and Construction!
Your side of the street looks like a winter wonderland, but there’s no snow on the other side of the street.
You are pretty sure that you have seen a bank, a carwash, and/or a dispensary on every block.
You know that “Mile Hi...