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...]
Elton John Vermont Concert Review
July 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Thankfully, the rain held off during a fantastic Elton John concert at the Essex Junction fairgrounds on July 21. 2008. The concert started off with an old classic, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies … [Read more...]
Under the Gold Dome – The U.S. Weighs in on the Death of Brooke Bennett
July 9, 2008 By 3 Comments
Courtesy Of State Representative (Orleans County) Scott Wheeler Brooke Bennett was a beautiful, 12 year old girl from Randolph with her life ahead of her. But as most Vermonters and many people … [Read more...]
Calling all Northeast Kingdom Authors and People Interested in Their Works
July 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The hills and valleys of the Northeast Kingdom are filled with book authors. Some of the authors have names that are known around the United States such as fiction writer, Howard Frank Mosher of … [Read more...]
Practical Bangkok
June 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I lived in Bangkok for eight months and all I can say is that it was one place where the people work hard and take advantage of just about every situation. Restaurants are great and service exceeds … [Read more...]
Hurry up and die already?
June 5, 2008 By 3 Comments
Supposedly the state of Vermont's population is aging. If so, why aren't there better treatment and care facilities for those who have worked hard all their lives? It seems like the elderly in Vermont … [Read more...]
Paperboys in Vermont?
June 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Has anyone seen any paperboys (or girls) delivering daily newspapers these days? As a kid growing up in Newport, VT, back in the 1960's and 70's, it was quite a big deal to have a "paper route" which … [Read more...]
Vermont Gas Prices and the Other BS
May 16, 2008 By 1 Comment
Gas prices throughout Vermont are rising faster than the thermometers during the summer. As of mid-May, most pump prices are around $3.75 per gallon (see http://vermontgasprices.com for the dismal … [Read more...]
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