My son was flopping around the house this past weekend looking bored and dejected. I inquired about his mood and was met with a multitude of shrugs and mumbling. When pressed, he finally admitted that he was indeed bored and […]
Category: Column
Column, The Outside Story
Yellowthroats: little masked bandits
By Susan Shea “Witchity, witchity, witchity.” I know that common yellowthroats have returned to my neighborhood in spring when I hear that distinctive song. With luck, I’ll glimpse the striking male as he darts about the shrubbery. The common yellowthroat […]
Column, Living the Dream
The key to success starts outside
By Merisa Sherman How do you start your day? If you have been reading any self-help books or scrolling the internet lately, you might have seen a remarkable trend: The all-importance of the morning routine. They might all vary on […]
Column, Money Matters
Should you hire your child?
By Kevin Theissen Are you a business owner and thought about hiring your child? Well, you should. If you have children, especially teenagers, you should strongly consider putting them to work. The benefits are tremendous. First and foremost, the main […]
Column, Funologist
Craving: Part 1
An easier word to swallow than addiction? About 10 years ago, while waiting in line at the grocery store, someone walked past me holding a box of Pop-Tarts. Frosted with sprinkles. Experiencing an instant craving, I got out of line […]
Column, Movie Diary
A memorable exchange
By Dom Cioffi Sometimes, the most compelling exchanges happen at the strangest times. That was the case this past Sunday afternoon while I was walking on the golf course. No one was around and I had some time to kill, […]
Featured, Pets
Featured Pets for June 1 -7, 2022
PRECIOUS 1.5-year-old. Spayed female. Lab mix. White with tan. I am a very sweet lady and I can’t wait to go on adventures with my new family! Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • […]
Local News, The Outside Story
Little loudmouths: How tiny animals make so much noise
From early spring through late summer, the air trills and croaks and buzzes and chirps with the sounds of nature’s little loudmouths. Mornings are full of birdsong; evenings are the domain of frogs and crickets. How do such little animals […]
Movie Diary
The experience of a lifetime
By Dom Cioffi I told my wife and son this past Christmas that all my presents were going to revolve around experiences; there would be no physical gifts. So, on Christmas morning, instead of finding boxes wrapped under the tree, […]
Living the Dream
Bumping to the rhythm of my dad’s song
By Merisa Sherman I could hear him. He was there, skiing the line next to me and humming or singing, I’m not really sure which. It was like the two put together although I’m not sure how that could be. […]