I have written on the benefits and importance of planting flowers in the yard. Here are some astonishing photos adding to my original list of the benefits of planting annuals in the yard. Biff Warren, a fellow member of the bar, had the presence of mind to take all of these bear pics on a […]

Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of Boulder, Colorado, the Royal Arch Trail offers a delightful adventure for hikers seeking a perfect blend of natural splendor and moderate challenge. This enchanting trail is a top pick for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, providing an unforgettable journey through picturesque landscapes and rewarding vistas. Whether you’re a seasoned […]

The motivation of a glorious sunrise it beyond compare. One wakes up foggy, looks outside, and the cobwebs are gone! Blues, reds and the rest of the color spectrum appear . Without  fail it undergoes constant metamorphosis, waking our eyes and waking our brains with a rainbow of inspiration, providing what is needed to stimulate […]

The sun rise serene over the Boulder Skies. The sunrise’s red over the morning of the last weekend of the Boulder County Fair. The last of the heifers and roosters are back at their home farms. The prizes are almost all given, EXCEPT we still have Saturday and Sunday to not overlook. Plenty of adventure […]

Butterflies present special focus challenges. They sometimes hang out posing for a  long time. More typically they do not stop moving. Put a moving flying butterfly on a flower and you have an autofocus challenge beyond compare. The depth of the flower and the parts of the flower confuse the autofocus on the camera. They […]

The same sunflowers can be executed in the style of many different artists. CHATgpt permits us to present the sunflowers in a variety of different styles. CHATgpt becomes a wonderful learning tool! This first is modern, realistic and playful. Van Gogh is unmistakable! Vincent van Gogh’s style is instantly recognizable and characterized by bold, expressive […]

We think of rain as putting out wildfires. Is it true? Rain can help extinguish wildfires, but its effectiveness depends on various factors: Intensity and Duration: Light or short-duration rain might not be sufficient to extinguish large wildfires. Heavy, prolonged rainfall is more effective in reducing fire intensity and spread. Fuel Moisture: Rain increases the […]

It is common to use heat for relaxation. Is there something magical about infrared heat?  YES! An infrared sauna blanket provides an especially good heat source with enhanced pain reduction. Unlike a classic heating pad, infrared as a heat source offers special benefits. Instead of surface heat, infrared head penetrates. The heat is not just […]

This visit to Boulder’s neighbor, the Westminster Butterfly Pavilion, offered more variety and more sheer numbers of butterflies than I’ve seen before. Papilio memnon may be a Chinese Windmill butterfly Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Heliconius charithonia Probiscus in profile on the Zebra Long Wing The proboscis on a butterfly serves as its feeding tube. It is […]

Boulder’s next-door neighbor, Broomfield, is home to the Butterfly Pavilion, and home to Rosie the Spider. Rosie (in a part played by several tarantulas in rotation to avoid tiring them out too much) is held by hundreds of people a day. She has done this for almost 30 years! Without anyone being bitten! Young Dean, […]