By Dom Cioffi I know it’s not the most traditional way to celebrate Thanksgiving, but this year, my family traveled to the beach to commemorate the holiday. Going to the beach during the off-season can be rewarding. Generally, […]
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Column, The Outside Story
The Outside Story: Canada Yew: A native evergreen
By Susan Shea For thousands of years, people have decorated their homes with evergreen boughs, a symbol of eternal life, during the darkest time of the year — around the winter-solstice and Christmas. In addition to common species […]
Column, Looking Back
Looking Back: Life on the farm versus life in the city
Submitted By Mary Ellen Shaw The Mountain Times forwarded to me a hand-written letter from a regular reader of my “Looking Back” column. Her name is Ellen Lee Jones. She shared with me what she remembers about her […]
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Poetry Is Power: Shining evergreens
By Bree Sarandrea Crystals sparkle, As the sun hits, Just right, The evergreens shine, As if glitter had just been, Sprinkled all over them. Even the pine cones shimmer, The trees sparkle so bright, They almost look like they’re […]
Column, Cosmic catalogue
Cosmic Catalogue: Facts are fuzzy
By Cassandra Tyndall When troubled times are on the horizon, there are various options to explore to discover truth. There is religion. There is wisdom from philosophers from ancient eras. There are the historical facts, which can help put […]
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A special place: For Vermont artist Carrie Pill it’s in the mountains
By Sarah Calvin Picture yourself at the top of a small hill, your snowshoes strapped tightly to your winter boots. The frosty air kisses your cheeks as you breathe in the crispness of the winter day. You take a step, […]
Column, Living the Dream
Livin’ the Dream: A skier’s Thanksgiving
It’s that lovely time of year where we gather around a table with our family and closest friends. We fly across the country and drive for hours to interact with our loved ones or just sit staring at the parades […]
Column, Movie Diary
Movie Diary: When the rubber hits the road
If you look close enough and deep enough, sometimes you’ll find that great things can emerge from horrible events. Take Allison Parliament’s situation, for example. During the recent pandemic, Allison was traveling alone from the United States to […]
Column, The Outside Story
The Outside Story: Pine siskins erupting
If you are prone to looking up as you walk (or pedal or drive) among trees, you may have noticed a bumper crop of cones clinging to the highest branches of white pine trees this summer and fall. Around my […]
Column, Mountain Meditation
Mountain Meditation: Bear Cave wisdom: With positive thoughts and each day is Thanksgiving
“Good morning Bear. I am happy to be with you. What would you care to share today?” I ask. “Good day, sweet Jill. What a glorious day to meet in our cave. I want to convey an important point […]