As the year winds down and holiday festivities ramp up, the night sky is preparing its own dazzling displays. December 2024 promises brilliant planetary sightings, meteor showers, and special opportunities to catch the Moon playing “hide and seek” with neighboring celestial bodies. Whether you’re watching from your backyard, gathering virtually with family, or venturing to […]

Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, honors the service and sacrifice of military veterans in the United States. Its origins trace back to the end of World War I, which formally concluded with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ceased seven months earlier, on the eleventh hour of the […]

Boulder’s Halloween Candy Alternatives Boulderites might be used to giving out candy on Halloween, but is that who we really are?? Boulder has MANY Halloween Candy Alternatives! I respectfully suggest that giving out 100% sugar treats, while well received by most kids, are not truly in tune with the health-oriented diet-conscious Boulder population. That thought […]

Here are suggestions for Boulder’s Seven Top Wedding Venues! 1. Lionsgate Event Center – This historic property in Lafayette offers the elegant Dove House and the larger Chandelier Barn for different styles of weddings. 2. The St. Julien Hotel & Spa – Located in downtown Boulder, this venue offers luxurious indoor and outdoor spaces with […]

  Boulder Valley’s own Yesteryear Farm Show, Dougherty Farm, 287, East side, Longmont, FINAL DAY TODAY SUNDAY! Photo-ops abound! Restored John Deere’s and other antique tractors surround hand-spinners, spinning down fibers like silk and mohair into yarn. Others knit the yarn into clothing, and help  preserve a way of life. Kiwanis fund-raising wooden toys and […]

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 […]

To keep cut roses from wilting and extend their freshness, follow these steps: 1. **Cut the Stems Properly**:– Use sharp scissors or a knife to cut the stems at a 45-degree angle.– Cut about an inch off the stems while they are under water to prevent air from entering the stems. 2. **Use Clean Vases**:– […]

Our newest Boulder Featured Artist is Michelle Grimes. While her art alone justifies her selection to be Featured, she is a woman of many skills and talents. In addition to being an accomplished artist, she is a teacher, a professionally trained Mrs. Claus, a teacher of teachers, an artist, and also teaches summer camps in […]

Every year on April 20th, cannabis enthusiasts around the world come together to celebrate their love for the plant. But have you ever wondered how this date became synonymous with marijuana culture? The origins of 4/20 are shrouded in mystery and urban legend, with several theories attempting to explain its significance. Let’s delve into the […]

  Fact or Fancy? Avalanche or Anticipation? I think we get a PILE of Precipitation!  I am not licensed to be a meteorologist or any other type of ologist. As a Boulderite and a Buff,  I can’t be a tourist, so I am by definition a fool. No shockers there. Only fools and tourist predict […]