Category Archives: Boulder

Anthony Sloan – You’ll be missed.

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Tom

(photo credit: Ed Ellinger) Today I heard of the passing of a friend of mine, Anthony Sloan. Anthony’s passing during his sleep was a shock because he was young and healthy and it came without warning. Anthony was an avid … Continue reading →

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Our Village Idiot Really Is Missing

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Tom

From Mark Perry, some quantitative data explaining the reasoning capacity of the Boulder City Council:

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Ignite Boulder

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Tom

Last night I attended the first Ignite event in Boulder. I went completely devoid of what it was or any other expectations, and wow! what a great surprise. Basically people volunteer (ahead of time) to present on a topic of … Continue reading →

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Boulder & Entrepreneurialism

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Tom

Ben Casnocha wrote a great article on the spirit of entreprepreneurialism in Boulder. Ben pretty much hits the nail on the head as far as why I choose to live in Boulder. BTW, I also do believe that Arrington is … Continue reading →

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Heroism, witnessed

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Tom

Today Sharon and I were climbing on the Wind Tower in Eldorado Canyon State Park. It was a busy Sunday and many “Off Belay” calls were echoing around the canyon. We had just finished our first pitch, and were swapping … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Tom

Today I woke up to a beautiful morning. The sun was shining, it was nice and cool, it was pleasantly quiet except for the chirping birds, and…wait! There’s a couple of godamned bucks on my lawn! Those bastards do nothing … Continue reading →

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If I seem tired…

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Tom

…well that’s because this weekend was one of the best weekends ever to be in Colorado! The weather was fantastic, the activities were epic, and the company great! Photos will be forthcoming, but know that the weekend involved rocks, wheels, … Continue reading →

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From the Truth is Stranger Than Fiction Department

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Tom

This new product should do well in Boulder (I hope – I’m such an environmentalist). And here’s yet another reason why you married men should never sleep on the couch.

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Spring!

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Tom

OK, so I may have been a little premature. But, nevermind! What is really important is that over the last two glorious days – including 80 degrees yesterday – my lawn changed from brown to green, trees’ leaves have opened … Continue reading →

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Oh Happy Day!

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Tom

I noticed that the trees and shrubs around my yard have little nubbins all over them…pretty soon – a week? two? – they’ll grow into tiny little leaves and block my view of that icky white crap that blankets the … Continue reading →

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