One of the most common pieces of advice a Boulderite will give to a new resident is “Go check out the Dushanbe Teahouse,” but what’s so special about a teahouse? Well, ours was handcrafted in Tajikistan during the Cold War, and kindly shipped by our sister city of Dushanbe. The rebuilding of the teahouse in […]

Boulder, Colorado, is a unique and storied city that is rich in history and known for its outdoor recreation, including running. In the running world, Boulder is renowned for its connection to the Boston Marathon, one of the oldest and most prestigious marathons in the world. Many Boulder residents have run this race in the […]

Being a senior doesn’t always mean graduating on time. Spring semester for these students is just another ordinary semester. For the seniors who are graduating in May though, Spring semester provides the ultimate realization: the perfect combination of freedom and a general lack of adult-ing is coming to a dreaded end. Have no fear, seniors. […]

Ah the Grand Canyon. One of America’s best and most beautiful features. And lucky us Boulderites, it is only a 10 hour drive from here! If you leave at 6 am, you’ll be there in time to find the perfect spot to watch the sunset on the canyon. That’s what I did anyways, a couple […]

Recently, walking around Boulder and taking in the sites, I’ve noticed an ample amount of street art, most notably drawn/painted/stenciled by SMiLE, an anonymous Boulder artist. SMiLE’s repertoire ranges from portraits of Jack Kerouac and Brad Pitt, to a menagerie of animals, most especially cats. A little less than a year ago SMiLE had an […]

9One of the greatest challenges we find along our life journey or spiritual path is to feel love and compassion for ourselves. It requires that we treat ourselves well, and give ourselves time and space to be still, to re-fuel, to rest and to gather our resources.’Self-care’ is a term we hear a lot now, […]

  “Sometimes people think I’m crazy for sharing my home with a giant snake, but… you know… to me it’s no different than having a cat. You love and care for them, they will respect you. I figure, if you don’t have the capacity to love- or at least respect- animals (even the slimy ones), […]

The University of Colorado Boulder campus is celebrated for its stunning natural surroundings and overall architectural harmony. Nestled against the dramatic backdrop of the Flatirons, the campus seamlessly combines the beauty of the Rocky Mountains with its architectural features. The university consistently upholds academic excellence through its rigorous programs and dedicated faculty. Renowned for its […]

“I’m writing a book. When I started it, I thought it was going to take no longer than one, maybe two years… so far I’ve been writing it for about seven.” What is the overall message you would like your book to tell? “Well, half of the things I believe in are believable and half are […]

Autumn is the season of transformation, and with it there are many metaphors for you to reflect on in creating change in your life. Indigenous traditions from around the world all use metaphors of the earth in their rituals for connecting with the greater whole. This is often reflected in the use of the “medicine wheel” […]