“Niwot’s Curse” is the common Boulder phrase. Chief Niwot. Southern Arapaho-Cheyenne Chief of Boulder is to have said that. Was Boulder’s air included in Niwot foresight? There is a good argument to be made that he probably expressed sadness at the Magic Valley becoming polluted. Then, by dirty air in the winter from temperature inversion. […]

The Boulder Blah’s of Winter? Many of us experience depression and related challenges during the short dark days of winter.  What is that about? What do we do about it? Beating Boulder’s Winter Blahs! Winter blues, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of […]

Dirty Air in the Arapaho Language? The Boulder Valley was known to the Arapaho tribe as “The People of the Bison,” or “Hinono’eino” in their language. I have not come across any historical references indicating that the Boulder Valley was specifically known as “dirty air” to the Arapaho or any other Native American tribes, contrary […]

Good fences make good fences. The fence’s purposes are multiple and varied. Fences can keep out, keep in, warn, protect, provide privacy, and hang as many gates as desired. You can hang grapes from them also! Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!

Happy Boulder Sunrise for a Beautiful Boulder Day! On dusty chaps I get carried away. Is there shame in glee?  Everyone has a good day!   Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!

Incorporating cannabis into your Thanksgiving celebration can add a unique twist to traditional festivities. Here are some ideas to enhance your holiday. I have included many of the classic Thanksgiving dishes, many of which work well for infused snacks: Boulder Cannabis-Infused Recipes Elevate your Thanksgiving menu with cannabis-infused dishes. From starters to desserts, there are […]

Urban wildlife is a treat in the yard! These raccoons are REALLY cute! Boulder Racoon Love! Remember When It Was Warm? We counted 3 kits, with only two at a time being visible. That challenged our count of “three.”  Then we saw three at once and were sure. Until we saw four. At once. THEN […]

Boulder Battles Bacteria! Even in our Boulder Valley we must pay attention to food safety. On so many holidays, Boulder Eats, Stores, and Repeats: Safe Thanksgiving Meals! are an essential part of a successful holiday meal. A classic holiday dinner includes a number of sources of food borne gastric challenges. The dinner can range from […]

Classical Music On Deck!! A Marshall Stack, A Gibson Les Paul (stage left), and a Fender Stratocaster (stage right) Boulder has been a center for rock and roll music just about forever! Ranging from Classical Music to Rock & Roll, our sound environment has been wealthy! A Marshall Stack, A Gibson Les Paul, and a […]

When wood alcohol, also known as methanol, is metabolized in the body, it is converted  from methyl alcohol, normal drinking alcohol, into into formic acid. Formic Acid is quite poisonous. It is famous for causing blindness.  Boulder Wood Alcohol! Safe or Deadly? The process occurs in two steps: Methanol, or Wood Alcohol, Is Abbreviated CH3OH. […]