As the season for bees and wasps draws to a close, let’s get ready for next year’s pollinators. This year has had wasp traps flying off the shelves. Happily they work, and even better, seem specific to wasps. But why do we care? Some are so scared of yellow flying things that even the sight […]

mm   As a trial lawyer for 48 years, defending people charged with crimes, I have encountered some rather strange things. One of the fundamental principles I’ve taught, and a key to obtaining great results in court, is simple: DO THE WORK. What do I mean by that? Let me give you some concrete examples. […]

Boulder in the Digital Age: Protecting Yourself Online!!! In Boulder today, protecting yourself online is more important than locking your front door. With the rise of scams, phishing attempts, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, it’s crucial to stay informed about safe computer behavior. While many of us assume that the latest tech or a trusted brand […]

Boulderites almost all take selfies. But what about pictures of selfies? I was having a fantastic  lunch, and saw across from me, these three younger people taking a selfie. I shot a sequence, got a nodding “ok” permission to take pictures, and came up with these to tell a story. What Do You Think? Do […]

As time marches forward, many relics of the past are left behind, and some are best forgotten – like pre-novacaine dentistry. Some things, however, are symbols of the elegance of a bygone age. The shaving mug is a perfect example of a piece of elegance from the past, lost to electric shavers and to Harry’s […]

  Boulder is in the center of world for many things. Denver lies 40 minutes to our South-East. To the immediate North-West, about the same distance away, lies Rocky Mountain National Park: a gem by which the sparkle of all other gems is measured. Once upon a time, before COVID-19, getting out of the park […]

Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, including cannabis, that contribute to their distinct smells and flavors. In marijuana, terpenes influence the plant’s scent profile and may also affect the user’s experience, possibly interacting with cannabinoids like THC and CBD. This interaction is referred to as the “entourage effect,” where terpenes may modulate or […]

I am honored and pleased to welcome Sajali Delong. She shares her history better than I ever could! Hey there, thanks for the welcome to AboutBoulder.com! I’m excited to share a bit about my journey with you. Originally from Germany, I found my way to Boulder two years ago, and it’s been quite an experience! […]

The visual richness of the young runners and their hard work to be in the 5K 3.1 mile cross country race at Waneka Lake warrants a Part III. Here’s my offering. Runners display everything from making this look easy (it’s not!) to showing the push of the final 400 yards. Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge […]

I’ve been hearing about and reading about Kratom for a while now. But what is it? What does it do? Is it a good, legal, medical or recreational substance or another human mass experiment into the unknown? As to legal, that’s easy. It varies all over the place so local and state investigation is essential. […]