The streams and rivers have frozen, melted, and refrozen several times in the past few weeks. Each change brings new configurations to enjoy. Just click on any one photo to…
Today we honor the longest night—and for those not under cloudy skies a marvellous sighting of the conjunction of planets Saturn and Jupiter. But the days, even if short, are…
As I have often written about here, I love winter and the ice and snow that come with the cold weather. Even on this the almost shortest day of the…
I know many dislike November’s weather, darker and colder. I see it as a time to go look at new ice forming on ponds and rivers. The transformation of water…
Reflections offer a fascinating way to view life. I see reality indirectly and, often altered by the qualities of the mirror, I also see it differently than I see the…
I offer my heartfelt thanks to all who have worked so hard over the past four years, first to counter the daily damage being done and then to raise the…
We have a dear friend who has lived all over the world in her interesting life. She often refers to special events or happenings in Vermont at “VV” meaning “Very…
How easy it is to be saddened by “the end” of so many things—I don’t mean the planet despite the insanity of politics of late even if it it is…
How fortunate I am to be on the Board of the local Montpelier Farmers Market as a customer representative. This remarkable group has been providing fabulous, local, organic produce and…
Every week I have the great delight of volunteering with a number of local farmers at the Montpelier Farmers Market. This time of year the fruits—and vegetables—of their considerable labors…
