We Boulderites wonder: Is a camera phone a “real” camera? First, what’s wrong with the iPhone and the other top level camera/phones? I find two non-fatal flaws which I’d like to get out of the way immediately. No suspense for the bad news is necessary. I’ll let the cat out of the bag and we’ll all take pictures of it, since we all have top quality cameras in our hand or in our pocket. No longer relegated to professional photographers and destined to living in a camera bag, the phones are amazing cameras! Not just adequate. Not just handy. Not just cool for selfies.... Read More

  The Rail Line Splits at Dotsero, with a Track Turning North To Salt Lake City. We KNOW that I am a huge fan of the Amtrak ZEPHYR ride from Denver , past Boulder to Grand Junction. As we approach Glenwood Springs from Denver, and before we go through the AMAZING red rocked Glenwood Canyon we go past Dotsero and No Name Colorado. Sorry Mr. Shakespeare, but a Dotsero by any other name would NOT be Dotsero. Regardless of how sweet Juliet of Romeo and Juliet might think it would be the same town, smelling as sweet, that is not true! For Dotsero the name of the town tells not just the story,... Read More

  The dog food isle is filled with options. The grocery store has many feet of shelf space devoted to dog food options. A large store devoted to pets like Petsmart has many more times the number of options to feed your pampered pup. We all want to feed our four-legged friend the finest food we can find, and yet we do not want to waste money on hype or on unnecessary good advertising. So what’s a chef to do? First, what IS a GOOD dog food? In Boulder especially, we are VERY conscious of what we feed ourselves and what we feed our pets. Some are firm believers in raw diets. I am NOT suggesting... Read More

mm Have you ever had a cell phone call dropped, whether it is a Boulder to Boulder call or a Boulder to Mexico or to Iceland call? If that has not happened to you, you have never used a cell phone! Is it possible to ease any of the stress and annoyance associated with simple cell phoning? Are there things we do that make our life harder and not easier in how we use our cell phones? Specifically, can we avoid the frustration when a call is dropped, and both parties are trying to call each other back? Consider that the reality is that we do NOT know why a call was dropped. We might think we do, but... Read More

Even in our high-tech Boulder Valley, spelling counts. While “auto-correct” is a powerful tool, it is only that. It is one tool. It is not a complete solution. While much of what we write is done on a computer, much is still written by hand. Two age-old questions that are still relevant for students, which includes ALL of us, spelling counts, and neatness counts. I don’t care what teachers might say about them not counting, that is untrue. Neatness ALWAYS counts, and spelling ALWAYS counts! As an aside, knowing how to spell words we are using in our writing increases our confidence,... Read More

It’s about the time of year when Boulderites vacation by staying right here in the magnificent valley. It is still possible for us to another snow down here at mile high, and nights on Key West can still be rather cool. Neither will be true for long as summer rapidly approaches. Snow skis are being  replaced by water skis here at home. On this second most famous of the Florida Keys, with Key Largo being the most famous, sunsets are taken to a unique new level. People gather near Mallory Square to watch the sunsets. Schooners are chartered to sail back and forth parallel to the shore as the... Read More

A Classic Lassie Rescue! Lassie, the iconic hero collie in Boulder and everywhere, who has captured the hearts of millions around the globe, is undeniably one of the most beloved dogs of the big screen. Like a fine wine, aging has only improved America’s most loved and most recognized dog of the silver screen . Even in the list of loved long-hairs ranging from Lassie to Silver and “Rinnie”  Rin Tin Tin, Lassie is truly an iconic canine star on and off screen. I think there was no child in the 1950’s who did not want to have a collie as a pet. First appearing in Eric Knight’s... Read More

We Boulderites watch a LOT of movies. We see them on TV, in the movie theaters, and even being made on our own streets. We see a LOT of the finest acting on the planet. We’ve heard of different approaches to acting, different techniques for drawing the watcher into the film. While most of us have heard of “method acting,” have we really thought about just what that means? Let’s take a look at how some of those whose acting inspires us so much ply their trade. Just what IS the method behind this madness? Method acting is a technique that has been widely acclaimed for its... Read More

Have you ever found yourself as a Boulder guest for dinner feeling unsure about the proper dining etiquette? This can happen  while at a formal dinner or a business luncheon or in a more casual environment. Understanding and practicing good table manners can significantly enhance your dining experience and leave a lasting positive impression on your companions. Additionally it contributes to your personal comfort at dinner. Whether you’re dining with colleagues, friends, or family, mastering the art of table etiquette is essential for making a favorable impression. Let’s explore some... Read More

I was educated in the East and then came West to Boulder. Six weeks after Rutgers Law saw fit to bestow a Juris Doctor degree on me, making me legally a lawyer, I arrived in Boulder with a U-Haul, April 1975. I chose that over driving a Mercedes in New Jersey, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made so far. That was in 1975, so I am pretty safe in confessing some things, since the statute of limitation has long past. Although there is not statute of limitations on being a youngster, or acting like one. I am sharing this true tale not because I’m proud of it, not because I recommend... Read More