Continuing our journey through the night sky, after exploring Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, it’s time to turn our telescopes to Uranus—the enigmatic blue-green world with a unique tilt, fascinating mythology, and a quirky history. A Planet Named George? Uranus has one of the most peculiar naming stories in the solar system. Discovered in 1781 by […]

As the Boulder winter descends into an Artic Chill and the temperatures drop, our bodies often react differently to the changing environment. With shorter days and reduced sunlight ( Vitamin D decline), many people experience a dip in energy levels, mood, and overall health. It becomes crucial to focus on winter wellness, which includes maintaining […]

In the eastern sky, there’s a bright, distinctly red point of light that emerges soon after sunset. You’ve probably guessed it—it’s Mars! This year, Mars is particularly bright for good reason. On January 16, 2025, it will reach opposition, the best time to see it in over three years. What is Opposition? Opposition happens when […]

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 […]

‘Tis the season to smell the Boulder flowers! While flower pics may cheer us during short winter days, it is hard to compete with the beauty and fragrance of lilacs in the Spring. Lilacs are in full bloom, and the perfume permeates the Boulder air. Flowering trees astonish us with the sheer mass of their […]

Pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling My Boulder-Bizarre sleeping habit are suited to a 4:30 AM blog. It is also suited, currently, for meteor viewing  before dawn as well as being up for sunrises. The view of the sun lighting the Front Range and turning it red is truly heartwarming. Was Polonius right, when in Hamlet, giving […]

Debi is a multi-state and international award winner in several areas of the fiber arts. She is known especially for her designer yarns and for spinning exotic fibers. Dog, wolf, sheep and goats of course, yak, and the list goes on.  She has spun many Goldens and is known for her dog spinning. Seriously! She […]

How do I take a good picture in Boulder? Happily the guidance provided by the basic rules of composition work in the Valley and work everywhere else as well. They work if the camera is a phone or a “serious” professional camera. Do not underestimate the phone camera! Mine is often smarter than the fancier […]

The “Boulder Skyline Traverse” is one of Boulder’s iconic mountain running trails that summits each of the 5 mountain peaks that etch the Boulder skyline. At 35 miles and 10,500 ft vertical gain, the out-and-back traverse provides a long day of physical and emotional ups and downs — not unlike life itself. As a health coach, I […]

Looking to earn some points with your main squeeze for thoughtfulness and originality? Take your valentine on a hike this long weekend and make it special with these trips and tips. Snowshoeing Hikes 1. Hessie Trailhead: From the Hessie trailhead you can walk a short ways in to a waterfall or make it a 3 […]