By Kate Robitello With the combination of crisp mornings, canned pumpkin displays, and coffeehouses touting their latest pumpkin-spiced latte, fall is officially here. Fall need not, however, be the only time to consume pumpkin. This bright-colored squash is loaded with […]
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Explore high peak routes for foliage
By Karen D. Lorentz With this year’s exceptional foliage, we are reminded that this is the perfect time to explore the kaleidoscopic landscape. Or, better yet, show our guests around scenic back roads, exciting mountaintops, and bustling villages so that […]
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Five must-do autumn activities
By Carolyn Dean Vermonters know that fall is a very special time of year. Not only does it capture the threshold before the winter season, but it also creates a momentary landscape whose beauty is fleeting. Here are five must-do […]
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The Movie Diary: Crazy always wins
By Dom Cioffi Over the years I have found many quotes that have stuck with me as “truth.” One of my favorites is from the Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, Alfred Adler, who once said, “The only normal people are […]
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I might as well face it—I’m addicted to love
By Cindy Phillips My name is Cindy Phillips and I’m a loveaholic. Not only do I admit to it, I’m actually proud of it. I recently sent my friend and neighbor a text shortly after chastising him. I said, “You […]
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The Outside Story: Ever smell an otter?
By Susan Shea We slid our canoe over the beaver dam and paddled into the upper, smaller pond. A breeze rippled the water and rustled the reeds lining the shore. Suddenly I spied four long, sleek brown figures cavorting in […]
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Sept. 28 is World Rabies Awareness Day, do you know how to prevent this disease?
What would you do if you found your dog outside fighting with a raccoon? Or if you found your inside-only cat playing with a dying bat inside your home? You might think that these are uncommon occurrences, but these scenarios […]
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Athletes at 80
Among the most fascinating men I have met are two athletes, both well into their 80s. Both, when we met, appeared remarkably healthy, strong and robust. The odd thing is that what I learned most from each was not about […]
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The Outside Story: Ancient forests that are chipmunk height
You’ve discovered a tiny evergreen forest of what looks like diminutive hemlock or cedar trees, barely taller than a chipmunk. They’re spread across the cool shade cast by a canopy of hardwood or coniferous trees. This Lilliputian forest is actually […]
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Hard apple cider, (re)discovered
What do you get when you combine a chemist, a farmer, and a wine salesman? Quite possibly one of the healthier alcohol choices and perhaps the tastiest! Hard apple cider has made its way into the alcoholic beverage market with […]