For the last time until 2044 we have a solar eclipse visible in Boulder, tomorrow, 4-8-2024. 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, with the moon in the middle, causing a shadow in the sunlight before it reaches earth. Admission is free, and all seats are great! Here’s the layout of the moon, earth, and sun during a solar eclipse. The Sun on the left cannot fully light the sunny side of the Earth, Since The Moon is between Earth and Sun, blocking the Sunlight The solar... Read More

Stained Glass Sunrise or Stained Glass Horizon Setting? Is There Any Real Difference? Sunrise over the Boulder Valley. OR Horizon-Setting in the Morning? Does the sun rise over Boulder or does the horizon set? Is there any difference? Is Sunday morning a great time to chat about dimensional convenience? What IS dimensional convenience? EASY! We pick our “dimensions” depending upon the problem we are approaching. The answer changes as the question changes. I cannot resist another example. To drive from Boulder to Denver we ignore that the earth is curved; that it is a grapefruit. We... Read More

  Our Boulder Sunrise  sets a scene of renewal, beginnings, and the natural cycle of the day.  With the intense and rapidly fading red of first light it evokes a sense of hope, new possibilities, and the beauty of nature. While this phrase is iconic and might feel like it opens countless works of fiction, poetry, and other forms of literature, pinpointing specific examples where this exact phrase starts a work can be challenging without extensive research across a broad spectrum of texts. However, the theme of sunrise and its metaphorical significance is a common literary motif. Below,... Read More

Another EARLY Sunrise! While I love the colors of Boulder sunrise, I do find that it seems to occur at a rather inconvenient hour every day! If sunrise were at noon, for example, I could have coffee and two meals before stepping out the back door to snap a few of another glorious sunrise. I suppose that adjusting the tilt of the earth on it’s rotational axis is out of the question, even in the land of astronauts and the rest of the University of Colorado brain trust. I trust their brains enough to not try to change the tilt of the earth. They’d probably notice. SO, I’ll stick... Read More

For many of us, Friday sunrise is a waking of weekend anticipation. Skis are waxed, camera lenses cleaned, layer laid out,                                                    Lensworth And with some fortitude and luck, we get to see a sunrise also. There have been days when I was on the slope, at the top, for “first snow.” Momma said there’d be days like this, but she did not tell me I’d be invited. It is said that the first step is the hardest. The first step is only the hardest when that step is from a generally warm tent... Read More

The black and white photograph of the Boulder Flatirons at sunrise is a captivating portrayal of nature’s splendor, capturing the essence of this iconic landmark in a timeless medium. In this awe-inspiring image, the Flatirons, those distinctive rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, are silhouetted against the emerging light of the rising sun, creating a dramatic and inspiring visual narrative. As the sun ascends above the horizon, its initial rays illuminate the sky, casting a mystical glow that is masterfully rendered in grayscale. The absence of color in the photograph enhances... Read More

A Friday Sunrise should be special. Here in Boulder, every sunrise is special, and some more so than others. There is something about Fridays that is always cool. Sitting as were are, cradled in the arms of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is renowned for its captivating natural beauty. The drama of sunrise is exceptionally prominent during Friday sunrises. The emotional treat of “Friday” enhances the emotions of the sunrise. These early morning hours in Boulder hold a special charm and significance, setting the tone for the day and the weekend ahead. Here’s an exploration... Read More

  Prepped Fiber Can Be Spun on a Spinning Wheel, taken up on a Bobbin Looking directly at the sun through  a telescope, even from the Oz that we call Boulder and call Home, especially during a total solar eclipse can cause blindness. UNLESS you have a custom-made sun-viewing filter. The special filter consists of three layers of Mylar. It looks like the filter is really layers of aluminum foil.  Totally opaque. Looking at sunspots , eclipses and the like becomes safe and magical.   The “magical” is taken to a new level when Debi truly multi-tasks, viewing and spinning at the... Read More

For pale faces like me, sunscreen is an absolute necessity. I would not be able to enjoy my outdoor lifestyle without serious protection for my skin. Recent research found that some ingredients from sun protection products are being absorbed into your body. Is this a risk to your health? Researchers say these sunscreen ingredients– avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene and ecamsule – are present in the blood after sunscreen application at levels that would, under current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, trigger a requirement for further safety testing. Unfortunately, sunscreen... Read More

This past year, states all across the nation have been significantly increasing the percentage of renewable energy that they are aiming to achieve. On this past Wednesday, the 7th of October, new renewable energy goals for California were signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. The San Francisco Gate reported on the event. This bill requires that “by the end of 2030, half of California’s electricity will come from the wind, the sun and other renewable sources under a new law that sets one of the country’s most ambitious clean-energy targets”. Some other states that have done so already this... Read More