The cycle of a flower and fruit’s life is integral to the beauty we watch as flowers form form buds, develop into flowers, yield fruit, and finally reach the end of their life cycle as drying color and dropping petals.                                                An Iris in full bloom, with the inner working plainly visible The life cycle […]

In Boulder, during hot afternoons, we see afternoon hailstones forming, some of which are baseball size! How does that happen? Large hailstones are a fascinating meteorological phenomenon that have puzzled scientists and captivated the public for centuries. The process of hailstone growth is a complex and intricate one, involving a delicate interplay of atmospheric conditions […]

Boulder County has a truly impressive list of museums ranging from cars to coal. here’s a list of some, but not all, of our Boulder Museum Gems! As a population, as Boulderites, we share interests ranging from canyons to collections. Some are fascinating local history museums, and at least one is perhaps the most outstanding […]

Congratulation to Gwen Dordick! Gwen is our newest Photographer Of The Month. We’ll be seeing a lot more of her work.                                                                  pic Gwen Dordick                                                                             pic Gwen Dordick                                                                                                 pic Gwen Dordick                                                                                                            pic Gwen Dordick Gwen is an avid hiker. She was not hiking when she drove past this family of […]

Boulder’s history of the American West is rich with tales of cowboys, outlaws, and rugged frontiers, but the narrative has traditionally sidelined the significant contributions of Black cowboys. In Boulder, Colorado, the story of Black cowboys remains largely untold, woven into the fabric of the region yet often overlooked. This essay seeks to shed light […]

  The Perfect Illustration for A Hookah and an Amanita Mushroom, Topped With A Classic Alice In Wonderland Caterpillar A short scenic three and a half hour drive or 5 hours with food, scenery, pictures, and a dilly dally time plan, just up the road from Boulder, is the magic of Aspen. 3 1/2 of […]

I am Excited and Pleased to announce that OnAspen is up and active!Sister Sites in Boulder and Denver Welcome OnAspen! As Gerry Goldstein says, “It’s an opportunity for us to cross-pollinate.”  And he has always shared his knowledge. That is true for Aspen, Boulder, and Denver in a truly stand-out way.  The synergistic possibilities for […]

I did manage to get a few notes from the saxophone. After begging for even those few notes. I realized  that this would never be within my skill set. To put it bluntly, my blow sucked. The sax and related accoutrements remained sitting unused. Finally I decided to make the generally modest instrument go away. […]

The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado has been a contentious and complex issue, marked by a delicate balance between ecological restoration and human interests, particularly those of ranchers. After being extirpated from the state in the 1940s, gray wolves were officially reintroduced in Colorado following a 2020 voter-approved initiative, aiming to restore this apex predator […]

Sometimes the pictures speak for themselves. Words are superfluous! Educationally, discussing pollen, pollinators, honey bees, and more, while important and interesting, are perhaps less important than the visual images alone. I see these bee pics as falling in that category. Honey bees are essential pollinators, playing a critical role in the ecosystem and agriculture. These […]