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 […]

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 […]

Is the Patterson Inn, located at 420 E 11th Ave., Denver, Colorado, really inhabited by spirits? Here’s an end to that suspense. Haunted Patterson Hotel! It’s The Real Thing!!! Colorado’s Second-Most Haunted Hotel! I have spent three nights as a guest of the Patterson Inn. I had paranormal experiences in two of the rooms; The […]

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 […]

I’ve been hearing about and reading about Kratom for a while now. But what is it? What does it do? Is it a good, legal, medical or recreational substance or another human mass experiment into the unknown? As to legal, that’s easy. It varies all over the place so local and state investigation is essential. […]

News From The Heavens! Saturn Surpasses the Sun As An Interesting Sky Spectacle!!! Saturn rarely is tilted so that we have the best view of its mind-blowing rings. Although always spectacular, and always visible, they are currently tilted to show off their wonder at the maximum. This weekend offers the ultimate view of the rings, […]

Boulder’s near neighbor, the Denver Zoo, is always a treat. Today the fun was happening between a pair of Northern Ground Horn Bills. These two really liked each other! They are also known as Abyssinian ground horn bills. Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret? Do You Promise Not To Tell…     Lenny […]

Smokey The Bear   reminds us that “ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILD FIRES!” THE HISTORY OF SMOKEY THE BEAR Smokey the Bear, an enduring symbol of wildfire prevention, has a rich history dating back to World War II. In the early 1940s, as the United States faced the threat of wartime fires, the Forest Service […]

mm Did we experience any record heat during the most recent heat wave? During the recent heatwave, several cities in Colorado experienced record-breaking temperatures. Aspen: On July 17, Aspen Airport recorded a high of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, marking the hottest July 17 since 1998. Although this temperature is significant, it does not officially count as […]

  Right up the road from Boulder, your humble narrator, Chris Chiari and friends were gathered at the second most haunted hotel in Colorado, the Patterson Inn. The friends included newly engaged Mike and Julie. Once upon a time last week, Mike and Julie picked a random city with Southwest flights from North Carolina; home. […]