What do I love about Vermont? The nature, naturally, but there are some indoor visits which can really help understand what Vermont is all about. Vermont has no less than thirteen National Historic Landmarks, thirteen state-owned historic sites, many underwater archeological sites, and more than one hundred National Register historic districts. There are also numerous […]
I don’t know about you, but for me summer means the beach, long walks at night, and ice cream! And us lucky Vermonters have the best ice cream there is anywhere, right here at home. That’s right, its Ben & Jerry’s, and they have a tour of their factory in Waterbury. Everyone will enjoy this […]
I simply love wandering around Vermont. The beauty is breathtaking and there are endless places to visit which are always interesting and different. Take, for instance, Basketville. A short drive from Putney in south-central Vermont, Basketville is an outlet store whose contents of handcrafted items for the home will boggle the mind. Here is a […]
I just came across a really neat website called “Vermont Artisan Coffee and Tea Company.” Regular readers know that I love to wax poetic about all things Vermont, and now I’ve found something new. Visitors to the website are treated to an easy way to shop for globally sourced and locally roasted “fresh-to-order” coffees; and […]
If you have been following my blog then you know what a harsh winter we have had here in Vermont. I am happy to report that we are finally thawing out, and so Nina and I, and of course Conan, have also been venturing further than the woodshed to grad yet another piece of firewood […]
I recently read an interesting interview with artist Garry Childs who works in terra cotta. His work is beautiful and it’s always fun to get some insights from an artist about his process. Here is one interesting thing that he said, “They’ve gotten considerably more complex in terms of the carved patterns. I’ve evolved my […]
This year’s winter has been incredibly persistent, and while Nina and I would like to believe spring is really on its way, we find ourselves desperate for a sunny getaway. We have already had a few island vacations, including to Hawaii, Bonaire and the Maldives, so I’m hoping for something different this time… Like Africa. […]
I know this has been circling online for a while now, but I somehow only came across it recently…. These photographs are amazing! I am truly inspired… What stunning scenery, and what an amazing place to raise children. Which photo is your favorite? I love the ones with the dog, and the springtime scenery with […]
Does anybody else miss this show? Nina and I used to watch it religiously… Now that the holidays are upon us, it is certainly worth sharing! Nina loves to decorate our house before our grandkids show up, and she uses quite a few of the projects presented in this episode with Carol Duvall and Cindy […]