Submitted Skiing presents challenges to all skiiers. By Tony Crespi At the top of Killington’s Skyepeak a skier smiles. An onlooker appears apprehensive. Another skier gasps. Sadly, such reactions are not uncommon: this skier has one leg and […]
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Living the Dream: Thriving in survival mode
Living the Dream By Merisa Sherman Last week was probably one of the most difficult ski weeks I have ever experienced in my life. I’ve skied in that much precipitous weather for one day, maybe two. But an entire […]
The Movie Diary: Not fast enough
By Dom Cioffi Once the presents were opened, the wrapping paper was discarded, the food was served, the dishes were cleaned, the relatives had exited, and the decorations were taken down, my wife and I sat in our living room […]
The Outside Story: Thundersnow: A rare type of winter storm
By Colby Galliher It’s deep in winter, and a nor’easter is dumping snow outside. In between the howling winds you hear a boom! Maybe a heap of snow fell from the roof, you think, or a giant icicle crashed from […]
Mountain Meditation: Gratitude and goodwill grow blessings in life
Mountain Meditation Marguerite Jill Dye A dear friend of mine keeps a gratitude journal to write down the good things that transpire—like a heart-to-heart talk with a friendly neighbor, a courteous driver, a fall she avoided. Gratitude grows blessings. […]
Cosmic Catalogue: Be the beacon of light and kindness
Happy Gregorian New Year! A change in the calendar year is always so much more than an old year ending. It offers the chance, the hope, the possibility of what you want to bring into your sphere being closer than […]
Visualization empowers New Year’s resolutions
By Marguerite Jill Dye We were elated to spend several days with our grandchildren just before Christmas. I am always in awe of how young ones, unencumbered, mold the world to their liking. Our grandson Silas’ enthusiasm is so far reaching he […]
Sweet and sticky: How sustainable is the maple syrup industry?
Submitted The sustainability of maple syrup will be studied from 2026 to 2036 with the help of a grant. UVM researchers embark on long-term study of the signature Vermont product’s future outlook Maple syrup conveys an image of healthy […]
Livin’ the Dream: New Year’s resolutions
Everything I need to know about life, I learned from skiing. Right? Well, I have at least learned enough things from skiing that I should be able to translate those into my everyday life. Skiing teaches us so many […]
Movie Diary: It’s just like starting over
Well, it’s that time of year again. Another 12 months have passed, and we are now faced with that year-end tradition of reflecting on what’s transpired. Are you a better person on Dec. 31 than you were on Jan. […]