‘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 […]

Fentanyl, that scourge of society and boon to the underground drug marketers, is safe? What? You think I’m nuts? You think that’s news?? In fact, fentanyl IS one of the safer drugs used in Boulder. Why would I say such an outrageous thing? To be clear, I am NOT talking about street drugs. I am […]

Triumphant Graduation: Celebrating Success at the University of Colorado’s Iconic Campus In the shadow of the majestic Flatirons, two jubilant graduates from the University of Colorado beam with pride, symbolizing the culmination of their academic journey. Celebrating in front of one of the nation’s most picturesque and distinguished campuses, they embody the university’s excellence both […]

As a longtime Boulder native and an avid lover of our sprawling natural landscapes, I’ve traversed the Homestead and Mesa Trail Loop in Eldorado Springs countless times. Each journey brings its own unique beauty, but a recent hike offered me a truly extraordinary sight that I had somehow missed all these years. Tucked amidst the […]

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 […]

                                                       pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling Boulder values brevity. After all, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” From the play Hamlet, written by English poet William Shakespeare around 1603. Polonius […]

The Allure of Pearl Street Mall Nestled in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, the Pearl Street Mall stands as a vibrant testament to the city’s bustling community and cultural flair. This pedestrian mall is not just a shopping destination but a lively public square where art, performance, and commerce dance together daily. Its popularity not […]

Known for its stunning natural beauty and pet-friendly atmosphere, Boulder, Colorado is a haven for dog lovers. With its picturesque trails, dog parks, and dog-friendly businesses, it’s no wonder that Boulder is home to some of the most adored canine companions in the state. Let’s take a closer look at the most popular dogs in […]

Spring is without question “Boulder Beautiful.” Flower colors are what I would call “out of the tube” colors. I’ve hopefully captured some of the special magic of spring colors in these snapshots. This group is from our back yard. Enjoy! Flowers remain fascinating even in their final days of existence. We would do well to […]

          Organic Chemistry Class: Lab Technique You already know from reading my blogs that I am not great at suspense. If I was, I’d be writing mystery stories and I’d be wealthy. I am neither writing mysteries nor am I wealthy. Yet. I had always wondered if smoking pot was any safer than smoking tobacco. […]