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We have lots of friends who live back east, who have a hard time wrapping their head around the fact that where we live (8200 feet) is higher than any place back east, even the tallest mountains in New England. What makes it even more confusing is the terminology for…
Continue readingI’m sure you’ve all heard of the “Bike to Work” Day that takes place in June every year, as a means to promote alternative forms of transportation. Well, only in Boulder, Colorado, would you have a celebration of a rather unique type of commuting– tubing. Boulder Creek runs right through the…
Continue readingThe other day I was quite busy working with kids, staying active outside most of the day. The afternoon rolled around and I started feeling lightheaded and a little off. Then I realized I hadn’t had anything to drink in awhile. It’s a continual challenge while being active in our…
Continue readingAs I was driving home, it started to rain while the sun was out, and I could just detect the beginnings of rainbow. It reminded me that ever since we moved to Colorado six years ago, we have seen numerous rainbows, and I started to wonder why. Scientifically, when it…
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