Beyond beautifying Boulder as it basks in the glow of sunrise,  does sunrise serve another purpose? Yes! of course! Each sunrise, a reliable event, is the harbinger of the glory of the new day and its limitless possibilities. One day the color might cover the entire sky, horizon to horizon. Other days can be clouded over and show nothing much beyond a solid gray. A great metaphor for life! We can have a wonderful day even under a flat gray sky! If your schedule allows, watching the sunrise each day is magical. A metaphor in the flesh so to speak. Experiencing the sunrise, taking in the... Read More

  Lemur                      pic Lensworth Right up the road from Boulder, with easy access, great parking and wonderful enclosures, our Denver Zoo is  yet another wonder within 1/2 hour of Boulder. provides its animal guests as Lemurs, with their saucer-like eyes and enigmatic presence, are among the most charismatic creatures of Madagascar. These primates are distinguished by their large, reflective eyes, which give them an almost otherworldly appearance. This distinctive feature is not merely for show; it plays a crucial role in their nocturnal lifestyle. The lemurs’... Read More

If I asked you to think about someone you love, an image of that person comes to mind, right?  You don’t think of that person’s name spelled out, you imagine what they look like.  If I asked you to think of a place you would want to go on vacation, you might begin to imagine a beach, or a ski resort, or some image in your mind of what that vacation would look like.  Our minds think in pictures.  Although this is a written article, as you consider these things you are imagining, you see a picture in your head, not the word “beach” or the name of the person you are thinking about.  Pause... Read More