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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]