Otto is not the ordinary perfect pet even by Boulder standards. His history is one of good fortune and caring people. With all of our chat about hybrids lately it amused me greatly that Otto IS a hybrid coyote and probably dog. He is a rescue with a tail tale of travel. Rescued By A […]

Boulder bills can be high, or they can be only $2.00, in which case you can pay the bill with one bill. That somehow makes sense. That also brings me to my topic: the 2 dollar bill. The $2 bill, with its distinctive design and uncommon circulation, has long been the subject of fascination and […]

Kindness is a universal language that transcends cultural barriers and unites people from all walks of life. The concept of ‘paying it forward‘ is a beautiful embodiment of this principle, emphasizing the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. In a world where negativity often takes center stage, paying it forward is a powerful reminder […]

Boulder, April 11, Thursday was National Pet Week. Today, instead of Featured Dog Of The Day, let’s chat about “PETS.” Fido, the AboutBoulder Canine Mascot                    National Pet Day, celebrated on April 11th every year, is a heartwarming occasion dedicated to recognizing the joy and companionship that pets bring into our lives. It serves as a […]

We see contrails every day in the Boulder skies. Colored like clouds, they are the straight lines in the sky that trail jet planes. And what are they? Why do they appear at all? Some of the Most Interesting Contrails I’ve Seen       pic Lensworth Contrails, short for “condensation trails,” are cloud-like trails left behind by […]

  Aspen of Boulder, named after one of the finest towns on the planet, and even pretty good by Colorado standards, is a sweetheart of a dog. He’s out and about enjoying a fabulous Boulder Spring day, visiting the groomer. Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared Knowledge is Power!

Do animals in Boulder and elsewhere admire scenery? Dogs? Buffaloes? Buffs? Interestingly the answer is “yes!” I can speak to dogs from personal repeated experience. Falkor was a border collie mix. She was rescued from Longmont Humane after 6 weeks or so living out in the cold in the winter as a young puppy. As […]

Is a coyote a dog? Or is a dog a coyote? Coyotes and dogs are distinct but closely related species. They both belong to the Canidae family, which also includes other species like wolves and foxes. Here’s a breakdown of their relationship: Coyotes (*Canis latrans*) are wild animals native to North America. They have distinct […]

Boulder has an ideal climate and geography for the formation of Virga. Virga is a captivating weather phenomenon in Boulder and elsewhere, that presents itself as streaks or wisps descending from a cloud but evaporates or sublimates before reaching the ground. This meteorological marvel occurs when precipitation falls from a cloud into a layer of […]

Our Neighbor Aiden,  A Husky Mix In a true Boulder spirit, dogs can have two different colored eyes due to a condition called heterochromia. Heterochromia occurs when there is a variation in the distribution of melanin, the pigment that gives color to a dog’s eyes, skin, and fur. There are two types of heterochromia: 1. […]