By Kevin Theissen Many people assume that when retirement rolls around, they should draw cash from their taxable accounts first. Generally, this is a good idea, but not always. A fundamental of tax planning is to put off paying taxes […]
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Time to be honest
By Cassandra Tyndall A new week brings a new season with the sun’s entrance into Aries, thus, marking the astrological New Year and the vernal equinox. New beginnings are promised as the sun reaches its highest point in the northern […]
Sharp-shinned hawks are agile hunters
By Susan Shea One late winter day, I heard our dog barking fiercely from the yard. I went outside to find him standing about 6 feet away from a hawk that was on the ground beside our house. I grabbed […]
Redeemable bottles and cans can help RCHS
Did you know that you can drop off your redeemable bottles and cans at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS), as a way to help the animals? Thanks to generous volunteers, there is a dry and secure shed for supporters […]
A young professional’s perspective on her ‘new normal’
By Brooke Rubright I am sure that by now you are sick and tired of hearing about how the pandemic has affected everyone’s lives. Surely, your life has changed, too. Personally, the horrific virus struck mid-way through my junior year […]
You may feel the need to tidy up, plan
By Cassandra Tyndall The annual Virgo Full Moon generally denotes a time to get organized and attend to practical planning. You might feel inclined to draw up a to-do list, feeling a sense of accomplishment as you mark each task […]
Cult of personality
By Dom Cioffi While I didn’t realize it at the time, on a warm summer day in 1984, the seeds of a lifelong cult worship were irrevocably sown. I was visiting a neighborhood friend when he mentioned that his parents […]
Weekly horoscopes for March 16-22, 2022
Cozy cattails feed bugs and birds
By Rachel Sargent Mirus On a winter day, I drove down to a nearby wetland bisected by a town road and walked carefully onto the ice. I was looking for cattail heads to dissect so I could meet the caterpillars […]
Our memorial service on snow
By Merisa Sherman We gather quietly at the peak to mourn, staring out at the Green Mountains below. The memorial service is complete, the sounds of whispers can be heard amongst the constant sniffles. A snowball vigil, a moment of […]