I hadn't really planned to take a holiday break from blogging, but this was one of those rare occasions when for about ten days I have hardly even turned on my computer. It seems I needed a break, and so, I took one. That doesn't mean I've been …
Vermont

It’s autumn, and Vermont is just waiting
The changing colors move from north to south and east to west, covering the state slowly like a cool stop-action sequence in a Ken Burns documentary. This picture, taken in August at Mad River Glen, is from Central Vermont where sometime soon - maybe …

A love letter to the Mad River Valley in Vermont
There has understandably been a lot of bad news about Vermont in the media this week. I'm not saying we should ignore the bad, but it's important to remember this: Vermont is magical. And like many magical things, it becomes imperiled by our neglect. …

Something yummy in Vermont
This week I'm I wishing I could be in Vermont to help clean up after Tropical Storm Irene, but since I can't I'm going to do what bloggers do best: Write posts this week to let you know that Vermont is still open for business! I urge you to consider …

Stowe Mountain Lodge: Family-friendly luxury in the heart of Vermont
Vermont is a very special and beloved place for me and my family (as of today, you'll find no fewer than 50 posts here about everything from maple creemees to mountains). Tropical Storm Irene devastated Vermont this past weekend, flooding many of the …
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