Many of us Boulderites are old enough to have experienced the genius of Dr. King when he was alive. The rest of us owe it to ourselves to learn about Dr. King. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, left an indelible mark on the history of the […]

Even the bitter cold is a beautiful thing on the Boulder Flatirons.These BUFFS demonstrate that it is a matter of clothing, not temperature to be comfortable. Then the view can be enjoyed. BUFFS Of Boulder Bask In The COLD Morning Light Wearing Proper Winter Clothing Dressing for extra-cold weather is not an accident. There is […]

We spend a lot of time focusing on keeping safe in the winter. We learn how to avoid the physical harm that the Boulder extreme cold can cause us. But do we do the same for our loved dogs? Let’s look at a list of how to protect Fido and Friends both indoors and outdoors […]

Boulder Has Always Been A City Of Diversity, And Of Acceptance Of Diversity. Boulder, Colorado, has rightfully earned its reputation as an LGBTQ+ welcoming city, a distinction that reflects its progressive, inclusive, and forward-thinking community. This acknowledgment is not just a label but a manifestation of the city’s ongoing efforts to support and celebrate the […]

Boulderites KNOW that only fools and tourists predict Boulder weather. That used to be true. I believe or at least strongly suspect that the extreme weather we’ve been seeing worldwide is the result in most significant part of climate change. Floods, rains, high temps, low temps, snow amounts, glaciers melting, and on and on. Short […]

Sunrise Can Be Too Cold To Melt The Ice!  The rising sun reflects with beauty off the frozen Boulder surfaces that surround us this morning. Rule #1, do not fall down. Rule #2, stay warm! Frostbite and hypothermia are a reality when the temperature is this low. But what is hypothermia? What is frostbite? Frostbite […]

Our dog-in-chief Fido is thrilled to introduce you to Harold. Harold the Husky is the perfect dog for cold snowy days. Today for example! Harold Husky Doing What She Does Best! Having A Great Time At Sundown! If this Boulder dog were any happier, we’d become concerned! Sundown? Sunset? As long as the pup can […]

Our super-cold Boulder weekend weather suggests an activity that many of us are quite adept at. SHOPPING! Wandering a warm mall or an interesting single store can be warm and interesting, and with some discipline, not too expensive. Yelp guides us to a list of shopping meccas, ranging from malls to individual stores. 1. Pearl […]

In Boulder, we know that shoveling snow is potentially dangerous. Is that a tale or reality? It is REALITY! The “normal” list of dangers leaves out one oddball fact adding to the danger of shoveling snow. With luck, the system hitting us now will be mainly cold without the bonus of snow. The winter is […]

Our COLD night, if clear, will reveal a waxing crescent moon. “Waxing” meaning it is growing larger as the earth lets the sun hit more of the moon’s surface.  Whether the moon is waxing like now, or “waning,” growing smaller, it can be a “gibbous” moon, or a moon in between sliver and full. There […]