In Boulder, just a few short months ago, spring and summer made their yearly visit. The visit that, and this is not news, draws to a close. While the impending fall and winter is arguably a matter of proper clothing as much as it is a time of tumbling temperatures, it is still close. Bad things are generally not all bad, and such is the case with global warming and climate change. Summer will last longer, and will be warmer than we’re used to. Selfishly, and of course that means I’m right, I am not complaining about another month of welcome.

Sadly, for me, that is not long enough. As I “mature,” I prefer the warmer weather. As my tolerance for heat increases, my tolerance for cold decreases. My body’s internal lubrication systems freezes up like a Nikon in the Arctic. Moving becomes a challenge on the cold days. Happily, and you knew I’d have a positive spin on this, we live in the Boulder Valley. Winter means hints of warmth mixed with unmistakable winter.

Our famous sun will hopefully and typically make its appearance every week or so. It will visit for a few days accompanied by chinook, (snow-melter) winds, and will thaw the streets and us. But the signs of impending winter are here. Sunflowers which have brightened our days for months, albeit too few months, will show the impact of the changing seasons. Skiers’ delight is to some a fright!

There is a common miss perception that September has 30 days. It is a rumor and a falsehood. September, as we know in our hearts, is only 15-20 days long. October in the Boulder Valley is variable. It can 31 days or be over in 15 days.

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Again, happily, and just like our typical winters, sunflowers in majestic color will be mixed with the dead and dying plants of winter.

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• Multi-published and syndicated blogger and author.
• University lectures at University. of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels. Numerous lectures for the NORML Legal Committee
• Former Judge
• Media work, including episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.
• Life Member, NORML Legal Committee, Distinguished Counsel Circle.
• Photographer of the Year, AboutBoulder 2023
• First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.
• Previous Chair, Boulder Criminal Defense Bar (8 years)
• Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
• Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Board Member Emeritus, Colorado NORML, and prior chair during legalization, as well as pre and post legalization
• Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado
• Senior Counsel Emeritus to the Boulder Law firm Dolan + Zimmerman LLP : (720)-610-0951
• Board member, Author, and Editor for Criminal Law Articles for the Colorado Lawyer, primary publication of the Colorado Bar Assoc. 7 Years, in addition to having 2 Colorado Lawyer cover photos, and numerous articles for the Colorado Lawyer monthly publication.
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