Crystals are often used in alternative healing practices and spiritual pursuits for their purported metaphysical properties. Here’s a breakdown of how they’re used and some specific types that are popular: Healing Properties Many people believe that crystals can promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing by interacting with the body’s energy field, or chakra. Some spiritual […]

DALL-E’s Mouse From “I need a picture of a mouse please.” Boulder Schools are amongst the finest. How many of our students both use computers and also study art in school? Without that education, it’s like being given a race car without first knowing how to ride a bicycle or drive a car. Just as […]

Young Jackie Cooper With Rin Tin Tin Rin Tin Tin was a famous German Shepherd that became one of the earliest canine stars in American cinema, symbolizing the enduring bond between humans and dogs. His journey from war orphan to movie star began during World War I when an American soldier, Lee Duncan, discovered him […]

While some of this is Boulder Blarney, the history of the circle as told here does contain some truth. The history of the circle experienced its most important moment sometime in the Third Century CE, or about 2800 years ago. 2024 years plus 300 years. That’s when Archimedes first described some of the properties of […]

If you’re hunting for the best jelly beans in Boulder, you’re in for a treat! While I couldn’t find specific stores in Boulder, I can guide you through some of the top jelly bean brands that you might look for in local shops or order online. While some unusual markets may have the entire large […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]