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"Niwot's Curse" is the common Boulder phrase. Chief Niwot. Southern Arapaho-Cheyenne Chief of Boulder is to have said that. Was Boulder's air included in Niwot foresight? There is a good argument to b…
"Niwot's Curse" is t…
"Niwot's Curse" is the common Boulder phrase. Chief Niwot. Southern Arapaho-Cheyenne Chief of Boulder is to have said that. Was Boulder's air included in Niwot foresight? There is a good argument to be made that he probably expressed sadness at the Magic Valley becoming polluted. Then, by dirty air in the winter from temperature inversion. Now by a combination of factors including industrial and auto sources compounded by the inversion, extending more to year around. Is that a picture of the actual venerable Chief Niwot? See another blog! Did he die at the Massacre of Sand Creek? NO! …
Leonard Frieling
December 4, 2024
The Boulder Blah's of Winter? Many of us experience depression and related challenges during the short dark days of winter. What is that about? What do we do about it? Beating Boulder's Winter Blah…
The Boulder Blah's o…
The Boulder Blah's of Winter? Many of us experience depression and related challenges during the short dark days of winter. What is that about? What do we do about it? Beating Boulder's Winter Blahs! Winter blues, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, usually in the fall or winter. It’s linked to changes in sunlight exposure, which can affect your internal biological clock and serotonin levels. Here's a deeper dive: Causes Reduced Sunlight: Shorter days disrupt circadian rhythms and lower serotonin,…
Leonard Frieling
December 4, 2024
Dirty Air in the Arapaho Language? The Boulder Valley was known to the Arapaho tribe as "The People of the Bison," or "Hinono'eino" in their language. I have not come across any historical references…
Dirty Air in the Ara…
Dirty Air in the Arapaho Language? The Boulder Valley was known to the Arapaho tribe as "The People of the Bison," or "Hinono'eino" in their language. I have not come across any historical references indicating that the Boulder Valley was specifically known as "dirty air" to the Arapaho or any other Native American tribes, contrary to local myth. Is Niwot Everywhere In Boulder? YES!!! Chief Niwot of the Northern Arapaho was a leading, respected, and brilliant leader of the Arapaho. He was known as a peacemaker. The Arapaho were well-acquainted with the Boulder Valley and other areas of pre…
Leonard Frieling
December 3, 2024
Good fences make good fences. The fence's purposes are multiple and varied. Fences can keep out, keep in, warn, protect, provide privacy, and hang as many gates as desired. You can hang grapes from th…
Good fences make goo…
Good fences make good fences. The fence's purposes are multiple and varied. Fences can keep out, keep in, warn, protect, provide privacy, and hang as many gates as desired. You can hang grapes from them also! Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!
Leonard Frieling
November 30, 2024
Happy Boulder Sunrise for a Beautiful Boulder Day! On dusty chaps I get carried away. Is there shame in glee? Everyone has a good day! Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowl…
Happy Boulder Sunris…
Happy Boulder Sunrise for a Beautiful Boulder Day! On dusty chaps I get carried away. Is there shame in glee? Everyone has a good day! Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!
Leonard Frieling
November 29, 2024
Incorporating cannabis into your Thanksgiving celebration can add a unique twist to traditional festivities. Here are some ideas to enhance your holiday. I have included many of the classic Thanksgivi…
Incorporating cannab…
Incorporating cannabis into your Thanksgiving celebration can add a unique twist to traditional festivities. Here are some ideas to enhance your holiday. I have included many of the classic Thanksgiving dishes, many of which work well for infused snacks: Boulder Cannabis-Infused Recipes Elevate your Thanksgiving menu with cannabis-infused dishes. From starters to desserts, there are numerous recipes to explore: Appetizers: Cannabis-infused deviled eggs or artichoke dip can set the tone for your meal. Main Course: Enhance your turkey with a cannabis-infused marinade or gravy. S…
Leonard Frieling
November 28, 2024
Urban wildlife is a treat in the yard! These raccoons are REALLY cute! Boulder Racoon Love! Remember When It Was Warm? We counted 3 kits, with only two at a time being visible. That challenged …
Urban wildlife is a …
Urban wildlife is a treat in the yard! These raccoons are REALLY cute! Boulder Racoon Love! Remember When It Was Warm? We counted 3 kits, with only two at a time being visible. That challenged our count of "three." Then we saw three at once and were sure. Until we saw four. At once. THEN we saw five at once along with "Mom." THEN we saw SIX plus Mom. At the same time. In amazement we consulted with AI and learned that a typical litter included five to seven kits! So we were shockingly average! Catching all six at once, close enough together to get the picture required luck and patienc…
Leonard Frieling
November 27, 2024
Boulder Battles Bacteria! Even in our Boulder Valley we must pay attention to food safety. On so many holidays, Boulder Eats, Stores, and Repeats: Safe Thanksgiving Meals! are an essential part of a s…
Boulder Battles Bact…
Boulder Battles Bacteria! Even in our Boulder Valley we must pay attention to food safety. On so many holidays, Boulder Eats, Stores, and Repeats: Safe Thanksgiving Meals! are an essential part of a successful holiday meal. A classic holiday dinner includes a number of sources of food borne gastric challenges. The dinner can range from healthy and happy diners to guests suffering from discomfort or even serious food poisoning. The recipes might be marvelous, and we want to enjoy the meal TWICE! Once while we eat it, and a second time when our brilliance does not make us sick. How do we do that…
Leonard Frieling
November 26, 2024
Classical Music On Deck!! A Marshall Stack, A Gibson Les Paul (stage left), and a Fender Stratocaster (stage right) Boulder has been a center for rock and roll music just about forever! Ranging fro…
Classical Music On D…
Classical Music On Deck!! A Marshall Stack, A Gibson Les Paul (stage left), and a Fender Stratocaster (stage right) Boulder has been a center for rock and roll music just about forever! Ranging from Classical Music to Rock & Roll, our sound environment has been wealthy! A Marshall Stack, A Gibson Les Paul, and a Stratocaster! Why Do We Care? THE SOUND!!! First, the guitar itself. Second, the amplifiers which boost the volume and "create" this critical part of the sound. Third, the speaker "cabs, Fourth: the rest. Classical Music! A Marshall Stack, A Gibson Les Paul, and a Stratocaster!…
Leonard Frieling
November 25, 2024
When wood alcohol, also known as methanol, is metabolized in the body, it is converted from methyl alcohol, normal drinking alcohol, into into formic acid. Formic Acid is quite poisonous. It is famo…
When wood alcohol, a…
When wood alcohol, also known as methanol, is metabolized in the body, it is converted from methyl alcohol, normal drinking alcohol, into into formic acid. Formic Acid is quite poisonous. It is famous for causing blindness. Boulder Wood Alcohol! Safe or Deadly? The process occurs in two steps: Methanol, or Wood Alcohol, Is Abbreviated CH3OH. Drinking Alcohol Is Abbreviated CH4OH. Methanol alcohol is first metabolized by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase into formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is then metabolized by the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase into poisonous formic acid. Fo…
Leonard Frieling
November 24, 2024
Waneka is always filled with surprises. Some are accessible and hold still, other appear and then vanish before I can hit the shutter. That's my excuse for missing the picture of a macaw riding on som…
Waneka is always fil…
Waneka is always filled with surprises. Some are accessible and hold still, other appear and then vanish before I can hit the shutter. That's my excuse for missing the picture of a macaw riding on someones shoulder as the walker circled the lake. The Continental Divide In The Background Over Lake Waneka. Longs Peak, the crown jewel of Colorado's Front Range, transforms into a sublime masterpiece after a heavy snow. Rising to 14,259 feet, 4,350 meters, its jagged profile becomes cloaked in pristine white, turning it into a striking contrast against the deep blue of…
Leonard Frieling
November 13, 2024
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 …
Veterans Day, obser…
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 eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect. This day became known as Armistice Day. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, expressin…
Leonard Frieling
November 12, 2024
My personal favorite local to Boulder remains Longs Peak. Here's Longs Peak the day after the recent series of storms.
My personal favorite…
My personal favorite local to Boulder remains Longs Peak. Here's Longs Peak the day after the recent series of storms.
Leonard Frieling
November 11, 2024
Boulder BBQ comes in a wide variety of flavors, styles, meats, and preferences. But which are considered the best? Boulder's Best BBQ Here's a starting point for your BBQ exploration. The top 5…
Boulder BBQ comes in…
Boulder BBQ comes in a wide variety of flavors, styles, meats, and preferences. But which are considered the best? Boulder's Best BBQ Here's a starting point for your BBQ exploration. The top 5 BBQ spots in and around Boulder, Colorado: 1. West End Tavern - Location: 926 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 - Highlights: Award-winning BBQ, juicy burgers, and a vast whiskey selection. Known for its burnt onion BBQ sauce. - Style: Modern BBQ with unique flavors. 2. KT's BBQ - Location: 2675 13th St, Boulder, CO 80304 - Highlights: Memphis-style barbecue featuring pulled pork, pork ribs, a…
Leonard Frieling
November 10, 2024
Look Outside! It Snowed! It Snowed Concrete! My mother was a great teacher. One of her skills was teaching me to worry. How good was she? I caught myself in a perfect mellow state worrying about what…
Look Outside! It Sno…
Look Outside! It Snowed! It Snowed Concrete! My mother was a great teacher. One of her skills was teaching me to worry. How good was she? I caught myself in a perfect mellow state worrying about what I was forgetting to worry about!!! Fact. Today my worrying centers on the dangers of shoveling snow. I don't know which is more dangerous. Shoveling snow or sitting watching TV and thinking about shoveling. Either will get me in the end. I've been accused of being a woos and worse for suggesting that someone as young as 40 might be getting too old for shoveling. Rather to be called names tha…
Leonard Frieling
November 9, 2024
Chris Cornell at Red Rocks was captured by Lisa Siciliano. Lisa, the official Red Rocks photographer for many years including when this was taken, "works wet." That means she is shooting her black and…
Chris Cornell at Red…
Chris Cornell at Red Rocks was captured by Lisa Siciliano. Lisa, the official Red Rocks photographer for many years including when this was taken, "works wet." That means she is shooting her black and white masterpieces using actual film, developing the film, and printing the results. She works with chemistry in the darkroom instead of with graphic files on the computer. Chris Cornell pic by Lisa Siciliano There is a magical sparkle to the prints and enlargements done in the darkroom. Join that with her special artistic eye and …
Leonard Frieling
November 8, 2024
Is Boulder Weather Prediction Fact or Fantasy? My believe is that it is both! Boulder weather is a mix of fact and fancy. Even Dumbledore would be baffled! Historically, weather has been predicte…
Is Boulder Weather P…
Is Boulder Weather Prediction Fact or Fantasy? My believe is that it is both! Boulder weather is a mix of fact and fancy. Even Dumbledore would be baffled! Historically, weather has been predicted based upon weather patterns over many years. Weather one year give clues to to what to expect the next year. These patterns over many decades have been somewhat reliable, even in Boulder. BUT is that still true? Weather prediction is moving from "fact" to fantasy! Boulder weather has been said to be forecast by fools and tourists. That is more true than ever. Boulder may be the world e…
Leonard Frieling
November 8, 2024
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 proc…
Boulderites are part…
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. What is the electoral college system. Does the system work? Should we change it? Does it matter? What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College is not an actual college, but rather a process established by the United States Cons…
Leonard Frieling
November 6, 2024
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