This was SCAD’s first year at the AWP conference, and it was a success. Dr. Lough (my department chair) and I talked to dozens of people about the SCAD program — many of whom did not even know we offered writing as a major. And we tried to ignore the rampant pretentiousness inherent in writing conferences (especially one filled with academics).
We even managed to fit in some sightseeing. He took me to Boulder, which is where he grew up. Here he is in his natural habitat:
Dr. James Lough, Boulder, Colorado
And here are the Flatirons (photo taken around the corner from his old house).
Flatirons, Boulder, Colorado
In Boulder, he showed me the house they used for the exterior of “Mork & Mindy.”
"Mork & Mindy" house
And — from whimsy to the grisly — the house where little JonBenét Ramsey was murdered.
Ramsey house
Today, a tour of Denver, complete with this gem:
"Non Hippy Bus," driver's side
The sign in the window in the photo below says “Non Hippy Bus.” For real.
"Non Hippy Bus," passenger's side
All of this was lovely, but I’m ready to go home. Here is what I missed:
Gideon and Dominic
Observe and report 
Yes. And we would have drenched you with water!
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Looks like the Ramsey’s were home. I’m sure they’re used to the drive-bys.
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Oh they don’t live there anymore, and Patsy Ramsey died in 2006.
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