Boulderites are part of the US electoral process. People struggle to understand it. What IS that process? The Electoral College is a fundamental aspect of the United States’ presidential election process. Understanding the Electoral College, how it works, and why it matters is crucial for citizens to comprehend the intricacies of electing the nation’s leader.  […]

We all know that  previous Labor Day Weekends have included a plethora of special event. The list includes parades, car shows and more. Labor Day is a national holiday celebrated by a day (or for some lucky people, the week) off work, BBQ’s, parties of all types, a long weekend, and more. When Is Labor […]

With  Boulder Valley’s yearly Lafayette Peach Festival having arrived, starting this morning at 9 AM on Public Road in Lafayette, I thought a dive into the miracle mush was called for. Where did peaches come from? And for that matter, what are they anyway? Let’s look at both. THE HISTORY OF PEACHES Peaches, scientifically known […]

Boulder, get ready for the sweetest event of the summer as the Lafayette Peach Festival returns to celebrate the juicy goodness of Palisades peaches. This annual festival is a delightful showcase of everything peach-related, from delectable treats to family-friendly activities. From Peaches to Peach Pies to Peach Pancakes, all-things-Peaches come to Lafayette, Colorado on Saturday. […]

Our United States Founding Documents define our system of government and our reasons for forming the government to begin with. What IS the Declaration of Independence?? How many copies are there? Why do we read it aloud, passing around a copy, at our BBQ? For this morning, and in celebration of the Fourth of July, […]

How do fireworks work? They launch like rockets. They explode. They display patterns and colors having created order from chaos. And just HOW is this magic done? Fireworks are a form of pyrotechnics that create spectacular displays of light, color, and sound through the controlled combustion of various chemical compounds. Here’s a breakdown of how […]

An advantage to being a columnist for AboutBoulder is that I answer only to my boss, and I AM my boss! Today, taking advantage of my having my hands on the controls, I can use this platform of a million and a half people to wish my darling wife the happiest of anniversaries! What could […]

For the last time until 2044 we have a solar eclipse visible in Boulder, tomorrow, 4-8-2024. While it will only reach 65% totality locally, it still is a spectacle not to be missed. What can be more motivating than watching the sun shining on the earth, with the moon in the middle, causing a shadow […]

  Happy Super Boulder Super Bowl Sunday!  We will witness Apex Predators at work pitching product at a million dollars a nanosecond. There’s a pretty good football game in between. <VBG> Lensworth

This Saturday a peaceful rally of topless women and bare chested male supporters will gather on Pearl street for a demonstration. But is it legal for a woman to go topless in  Boulder? Yeah, it’s totally legal. Boulder city law does prevent nudity. So you must keep your “downtown” areas to yourself. Anyone over the […]