The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is a remarkable symbol of international friendship and cultural exchange, nestled in the heart of Boulder, Colorado. Its origin story dates back to 1987, when Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, decided to gift this exquisite teahouse to its sister city, Boulder. This generous gesture was part of a sister cities program […]

Mayor Torre & Lenny Lensworth Frieling, selfie If a certain Boulder resident is around, $2 bills are free and lucky in Aspen. I just got back from the yearly conference of the NORML,  National Organization For The Reform Of Marijuana Laws, Legal Committee.  One of the regular events is a party at the house of […]

Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is known as a renowned genius writer who brought us Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Hells Angels, Fear And Loathing On The Campaign Trail, Rum Diary,  and so many more. His ties to Boulder cover decades and are deep.  The father of Gonzo Journalism,  Thompson lived in Boulder for some […]

Lentils Are NOT The Same As Lintels! I was looking at all directions at once and needed a chiropractor after the photo shoot. I  could not resist, nor did I try hard, to publish more pictures of the astonishing details of this iconic courthouse. Attention was given to every detail. Even the moldings and railings […]

Our friend Jane is the definition of “gregarious.” When she enters a room she’ll know everyone in the room within minutes after having them all laughing within seconds. If she’d become a career ambassador there would be world peace! One delightful Boulder spring evening Jane and her boyfriend of decades were having dinner at the […]

What IS Memorial Day? Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties. We also celebrate the service of all those who have served and thank them for their service. The holiday […]

        The Courthouse Stained Glass Was Designed By A Swiss Artist Whose Name Is Lost To History The State Motto appears in numerous places in the Courthouse. The Colorado state motto is “Nil sine numine,” which is Latin for “Nothing without providence” or “Nothing without the deity.” This phrase suggests that all endeavors and achievements […]

Angry Bird! Brancher Starling Rescued From Water A Little Too Deep!  pic Debi Dodge This Boulder Brancher Starling was bathing with a parent. It got in over its head and had to be rescued with a dustpan. Then it was a tad displeased as it shook itself dry. Angry Bird! The Starling is not a […]

Aspen’s own Lauren Maytin, of the firm of Edson & Maytin, is our FIRST OnAspen Featured Lawyer. She has certainly earned the distinction! With her partner Warren Edson, she has been a statewide leader in marijuana legalization and regulation in Colorado. Edson & Maytin were key movers and shakers in the passage of Colorado’s Amendment […]

The Weld County Courthouse: Inner Beauty Serving Colorado, Boulder, and our fellow Coloradans Boulder, Greeley and all of Colorado are served by the Greeley Courthouse. This true gem of legal luxury stands in downtown Greeley as a siren to those seeking justice and sometimes for those seeking water. This courthouse is home to perhaps the […]