It's that most wonderful time of year again, or so the nation's retailers would like to believe. Santa Claus is going to have some rough sledding this year along with the rest of us. Fortunately, he … [Read more...]
Shelburne’s Leaf People
November 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you've driven along Rte 7. through Shelburne Village during fall foliage season, you've probably seen the (in)famous "Leaf People". They were a sporadically placed group of colorful scarecrows … [Read more...]
Election Is Over – Come and get yer signs!
November 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The best part of Election Day is when it's over. No more of those tiresome ads on TV and even more annoying signs plastered just about everywhere. The Shelburne Road intersection was particularly bad … [Read more...]
King of Queens for Governor of Vermont?
October 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I love fall foliage season in Vermont. It's that short but wonderful time of year where you can drive around and just take in the scenery. If you can afford the gas. You just never know what you'll … [Read more...]
Vermont Ghosts or Nonsense?
October 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Legend has it that, many years ago, the entire Hayden family of Albany, VT, perished as victims of a curse. In 1910, a horse-drawn hearse carried the final remains of William Henry Hayden, last in the … [Read more...]
Faltering Economy Hits Vermont
October 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Ray Bradbury's Halloween tale spawned the ominous saying. "Something Wicked This Way Comes". With the United States economy in a precarious situation and uncertain times ahead, that saying somehow … [Read more...]
Vermont Fall Foliage
August 29, 2008 By 1 Comment
It's getting close to fall foliage season in Vermont. With all the rain we had this summer, I have to wonder how that will affect the fall colors this year. As most of us already know, backyard … [Read more...]
County Fair Time in Vermont
August 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
With a soggy summer coming to a somewhat brighter conclusion, the colors of autumn are just around the corner. Two things that signal the upcoming Vermont foliage season are country fairs and corn … [Read more...]
Newport VT – Newport City Spotlight
August 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Newport, VT is located on scenic Lake Memphremagog and is the only "city" in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. It is a sleepy town with a bit slower way of life and more authentic Vermont feel than it's … [Read more...]
The Brick House at Shelburne Farms
August 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
It's funny how you can live in Vermont all your life and discover new places just about any day. As annual members of Shelburne Museum, you are entitled to a free tour of the Webb family's "Brick … [Read more...]
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