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Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, w…
Humans have always h…
Humans have always had a complicated relationship with weather. Ancient cultures prayed and made offerings to gods in hopes of receiving conditions conducive to growing crops. Adverse weather, then, was often interpreted as displeasure on behalf of those same beings—a punishment for failing to observe proper rituals. It doesn’t take a history scholar to understand this impulse. Weather, now as then, is both an enemy and ally. On one hand, it provides everything from the raw material for food—sunlight driving photosynthesis, wind the primary method of plants spreading their seeds—to …
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, ge…
Sometimes, writing a…
Sometimes, writing about art and theater feels a lot like falling down the proverbial rabbit hole as I try to find the angle to write about wandering through a haunted-theater immersive experience, getting splashed in a Halloween horror show in the basement of a spaghetti emporium, sweating through a DIY D&D in a comic shop, savoring (har har!) Sweeney Todd’s enraged high notes, and trying to quiet my howling dog in a public house. I’ve found myself in some odd and awkward scenarios. To update the metaphor, writing this column is a lot like drunk-clicking through an endless algorithm o…
Jessie Hanson
January 8, 2020
The Growing Interest in Cannabis-Infused Beverages: A New Frontier for Dispensaries Boulder's Growing Interest In Cannabis-Infused Beverages is understandable and exciting! One of the most exciting t…
The Growing Interest…
The Growing Interest in Cannabis-Infused Beverages: A New Frontier for Dispensaries Boulder's Growing Interest In Cannabis-Infused Beverages is understandable and exciting! One of the most exciting trends sweeping the market is the surge in demand for cannabis-infused beverages. These drinks are now moving into the mainstream as we seek discreet, and enjoyable ways to enjoy cannabis. So, what’s behind this growing interest, and how can our local dispensaries tap into this expanding market? Cannabis-Infused Beverages Offer A Health-Conscious Alternative to Smoking For many cannabis …
Leonard Frieling
October 3, 2024
Boulder will see a partial eclipse of the sun today! 10/02/2024 will show Boulder 65% of totality. It is still mandatory to view it safely. While it will only reach 65% totality locally, it still is…
Boulder will see a p…
Boulder will see a partial eclipse of the sun today! 10/02/2024 will show Boulder 65% of totality. It is still mandatory to view it safely. 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 in the sunlight before it reaches earth. Admission is free, and all seats are great! Here's the layout of the moon, earth, and sun during a solar eclipse. The Sun on the left cannot fully light the sunny side of the Earth, Since The Moon is between Ea…
Leonard Frieling
October 2, 2024
Boulder, like most of the lower 48, is getting ready for the onset of winter, colder weather, snow, and all of the concomitant events. What are the top seven things we can and should do to get ready? …
Boulder, like most o…
Boulder, like most of the lower 48, is getting ready for the onset of winter, colder weather, snow, and all of the concomitant events. What are the top seven things we can and should do to get ready? Because I am lazy at heart, I am focusing on the "quick hitters." What are the things which should or must be done, which take the least effort and expense, for the most benefit? 1. Disconnect and store outdoor hoses: After turning off the outdoor faucets, disconnect and drain hoses to prevent water from freezing inside, which could damage them and the faucet. Easy, quick, and prevents cost…
Leonard Frieling
September 30, 2024
Boulder's creative population includes a strong and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture as well as other people "playing with coloring books" to create mandalas. While the Monks create with colored sand,…
Boulder's creative p…
Boulder's creative population includes a strong and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture as well as other people "playing with coloring books" to create mandalas. While the Monks create with colored sand, I use the much simpler tools provided by colored pencils along with "coloring book" ready to color mandalas. Comparing My Mandalas with Tibetan Sand Mandalas: A Journey of Creation Mandalas have long been used in various cultures as a form of meditation, reflection, and creative expression. From the intricate sand mandalas created by Tibetan Buddhist monks to the coloring books that all…
Leonard Frieling
September 29, 2024
Waneka Lake Park has never failed me. Every time I visit I find something of beauty to photograph. This morning was no exception. The reflection of trees and tall grass on the calm water, some with th…
Waneka Lake Park has…
Waneka Lake Park has never failed me. Every time I visit I find something of beauty to photograph. This morning was no exception. The reflection of trees and tall grass on the calm water, some with the Front Range in the background, caught my eye today. The sculptures at the boat house dock and area also got my attention. Nautilus Shell sculpture of an ammonite fossil has a plethora of mathematical meanings ranging from Fibonacci sequences to trigonometry functions and more. A serene morning at Waneka Lake, where the calm waters reflect the sky and the towering Flatirons stan…
Leonard Frieling
September 28, 2024
Boulder is watching Hurricane Helene as it progresses inland after making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region. It reached Category 4 status with wind speeds of up to 140 mph and more, causing sign…
Boulder is watching …
Boulder is watching Hurricane Helene as it progresses inland after making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region. It reached Category 4 status with wind speeds of up to 140 mph and more, causing significant storm surges and catastrophic flooding along the Florida coast. The impact has already been severe, with flooding expected to extend into Georgia and the Carolinas. The water is still rising. There are warnings of long-lasting power outages, flash flooding, and possible landslides in the southern Appalachians due to the storm’s intensity. Despite weakening as it moves inland, Helene is…
Leonard Frieling
September 27, 2024
Leonardo Da Vinci is perhaps recognized more for his picture of "Vitruvian Man" than he is for almost any of his other images. The Mona Lisa is more famous, but naming a third work by this genius of…
Leonardo Da Vinci is…
Leonardo Da Vinci is perhaps recognized more for his picture of "Vitruvian Man" than he is for almost any of his other images. The Mona Lisa is more famous, but naming a third work by this genius of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the Renaissance, causes at least a little pause. The mathematical precision of Vitruvian Man makes it stand out from the painting of Mona Lisa. I need to pull the Da Vinci book off the shelf and spend some time with his works! Of course, The Last Supper engenders a bit of fame and recognition <smile>. The name of this [WARNING: over-used word f…
Leonard Frieling
September 26, 2024
Is Hydration Over-Emphasized? Boulder’s Guide to Fluid Intake Hydration is often emphasized as a key part of staying healthy, especially in Boulder, Colorado, where the dry climate and high altitud…
Is Hydration Over-Em…
Is Hydration Over-Emphasized? Boulder’s Guide to Fluid Intake Hydration is often emphasized as a key part of staying healthy, especially in Boulder, Colorado, where the dry climate and high altitude can make dehydration a real concern. But is the push to drink more water fact-based or over-exaggerated? Let’s explore the importance of hydration in everyday life and see if the advice holds up. How Much Fluid Do You Really Need? The classic advice of drinking eight glasses of water a day has been around for a long time, but there’s more nuance to hydration than a one-size-fits-all ru…
Leonard Frieling
September 25, 2024
Boulder's neighbor, Mexico, includes Mexico City, the country's capital. Mexico City sits at 7,350 feet, 2500 meters in altitude. That puts it right in the same range as many of our mountain towns. Pe…
Boulder's neighbor, …
Boulder's neighbor, Mexico, includes Mexico City, the country's capital. Mexico City sits at 7,350 feet, 2500 meters in altitude. That puts it right in the same range as many of our mountain towns. Perched 2000', 600 meters, higher than the City of Boulder and 1000' or 300 meters below Nederland, Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Mexico is a federal republic made up of 31 states and one autonomous city. While our shared border along the Rio Grande is fraught with challenges, our relationship with our Mexican neighbors has a long and colorful history. Our story takes place in San Antoni…
Leonard Frieling
September 24, 2024
The Art of Peace: Boulderites Applying Sun Tzu's Principles Beyond the Battlefield Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" has been studied for centuries, not just by military strategists but also by leaders in b…
The Art of Peace: Bo…
The Art of Peace: Boulderites Applying Sun Tzu's Principles Beyond the Battlefield Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" has been studied for centuries, not just by military strategists but also by leaders in business, politics, and personal development. While the text is a treatise on warfare, its principles can be profoundly applied to the pursuit of peace. By reinterpreting Sun Tzu's teachings, we can find valuable guidance on fostering harmony, understanding, and cooperation in our personal lives and communities. 1. Know Yourself and Know Others In warfare, understanding both your own stre…
Leonard Frieling
September 23, 2024
Above the City of Boulder lies Nederland, Colorado. About 300' 100 meters higher than Aspen, Nederland is home to the Carousel of Happiness. Admission is free, and a ride is $3.00 Rescue Is Rig…
Above the City of Bo…
Above the City of Boulder lies Nederland, Colorado. About 300' 100 meters higher than Aspen, Nederland is home to the Carousel of Happiness. Admission is free, and a ride is $3.00 Rescue Is Right At Hand! Sometimes We Are All Tourists. We See Local Treats When Out-Of-Towners Visit. The Wurlitzer Organ Is Carousel-perfect. A Tree Sloth Overlooks It All Lenny Lensworth Frieling pics: Lensworth Shared Knowledge Is Power!
Leonard Frieling
September 22, 2024
The idea for Boulder's Nederland Carousel of Happiness was born in the horrors of the Vietnam War. As Scott Harrison worked to survive, he dreamed of carving. Once safely back from the w…
The id…
The idea for Boulder's Nederland Carousel of Happiness was born in the horrors of the Vietnam War. As Scott Harrison worked to survive, he dreamed of carving. Once safely back from the war, he took the next 26 years restoring and creating parts of a carousel. He found a Wurlitzer, an ancestor of a synthesizer, for a sound system. His main carousel mechanism came from the Great Salt Lake. His animals, to complete the carousel, were 100% carved and painted by Scott. His bear hangs out comfortably on the back of one of the carousel's benches. As I photographed the Carousel's …
Leonard Frieling
September 21, 2024
People all over Boulder are asking the same question. "Is it time to view the changing leaves yet?" The answer is easy! This report is from a visit to Nederland and the Peak to Peak Highway up towa…
People all over Boul…
People all over Boulder are asking the same question. "Is it time to view the changing leaves yet?" The answer is easy! This report is from a visit to Nederland and the Peak to Peak Highway up towards Ward and Rainbow Lakes, seven miles to the North, today! Thursday, 9/19/2024. And yes Virginia, there are golden aspens waiting to be ogled. While not all of the local Aspens are at their peak, above 8000 feet, 2500 meters, North of Nederland on the leaf-famous Peak to Peak Highway, the leaves are spectacular! Boulder Canyon is still green almost the entire way from Boulder to Nederland…
Leonard Frieling
September 20, 2024
In The Style Of Van Gogh A plethora of articles has popped within the last several days comparing Van Gogh's style of painting skies to actual air circulation. Intuitively or otherwis…
In The…
In The Style Of Van Gogh A plethora of articles has popped within the last several days comparing Van Gogh's style of painting skies to actual air circulation. Intuitively or otherwise he apparently understood how air circulated. The circulation patterns presented in his paintings, notably in Starry Night, are examples of his art crossing into the science of fluid dynamics and air movement. pic Lensworth These incredibly dramatic clouds demonstrate a crossover between Van Gogh's vision and the reality of moving air currents in reality. In recent years, Van Gogh's …
Leonard Frieling
September 19, 2024
As the season for bees and wasps draws to a close, let's get ready for next year's pollinators. This year has had wasp traps flying off the shelves. Happily they work, and even better, seem specific t…
As the season for be…
As the season for bees and wasps draws to a close, let's get ready for next year's pollinators. This year has had wasp traps flying off the shelves. Happily they work, and even better, seem specific to wasps. But why do we care? Some are so scared of yellow flying things that even the sight of a bee sends them into total arm-swinging panic. And unless there is an allergy component, the reaction is unnecessary, counter-productive, and looks silly. Wasps on the other hand... A Honey Bee Collecting Pollen …
Leonard Frieling
September 18, 2024
mm As a trial lawyer for 48 years, defending people charged with crimes, I have encountered some rather strange things. One of the fundamental principles I've taught, and a key to obtaini…
mm As a…
mm As a trial lawyer for 48 years, defending people charged with crimes, I have encountered some rather strange things. One of the fundamental principles I've taught, and a key to obtaining great results in court, is simple: DO THE WORK. What do I mean by that? Let me give you some concrete examples. A defense attorney can usually arrange to visit the property department at the police station to view the evidence. Seals are broken, cotton gloves are provided, and except in unusual circumstances, an officer stands by to protect the integrity of the evidence. Yet, how many la…
Leonard Frieling
September 17, 2024
Boulder in the Digital Age: Protecting Yourself Online!!! In Boulder today, protecting yourself online is more important than locking your front door. With the rise of scams, phishing attempts, and…
Boulder in the Digit…
Boulder in the Digital Age: Protecting Yourself Online!!! In Boulder today, protecting yourself online is more important than locking your front door. With the rise of scams, phishing attempts, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, it’s crucial to stay informed about safe computer behavior. While many of us assume that the latest tech or a trusted brand like Apple will keep us safe, the truth is that no system is entirely invulnerable. Whether you’re reading this on a MacBook or on a PC, let’s dive into the essentials of staying safe in the digital world. Avoiding Scams…
Leonard Frieling
September 16, 2024
Boulderites almost all take selfies. But what about pictures of selfies? I was having a fantastic lunch, and saw across from me, these three younger people taking a selfie. I shot a sequence, got a …
Boulderites almost a…
Boulderites almost all take selfies. But what about pictures of selfies? I was having a fantastic lunch, and saw across from me, these three younger people taking a selfie. I shot a sequence, got a nodding "ok" permission to take pictures, and came up with these to tell a story. What Do You Think? Do We Like This One? That's The One!!! Is It OK If I Take Your Pictures? SURE!!! The Final Pic And The One That Made My Day! Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge Is Power!
Leonard Frieling
September 15, 2024
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