By Dom Cioffi I did something this past week that I’ve been thinking about doing for years: I climbed inside a sensory deprivation tank for a one-hour meditation session. For the uninformed, a sensory deprivation tank (also known as a […]
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‘Man Made’ is a difficult, worthy transition
By Bruce Bouchard For four years, I was a screener for the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. A number of these films are now available on streaming platforms. It is my hope that film lovers will find the time, dig in and […]
Column, Living the Dream
Running barefoot in mud after the Vermonsoon
By Merisa Sherman The mud oozes through my toes as I take another step along the soaked path. I can feel how slippery the soil has become, the ball of my foot sliding back a bit with each step. My […]
Column, Funologist, Lifestyle
The Garage Years Part 1: Logic & Reason
How personal challenges can break, then rebuild you—stronger By Sandra Dee Owens When I was 29 I lost my mental health. It took nearly three years to get it back. Though a nervous breakdown was the most painful thing I […]
Cosmic catalogue, Horoscope Archives, Horoscopes, Lifestyle
Weekly Horoscopes for July 7–13, 2021
Aries March 21 - April 20 They say a problem shared is a problem halved. As the zodiacal warrior, you’re used to fighting battles alone. You could continue to do this, but if you’re beginning to feel battle worn, another […]
Cosmic catalogue, Horoscope Archives, Horoscopes, Lifestyle
A fluctuating sky
By Cassandra Tyndall There is so much happening in the sky right now that it can make it difficult to really tease out what is going on. That said, late June and early July has been plagued by tension and […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Column, Rockin' The Region
Rockin’ the Region at the Basin Bluegrass Festival
By DJ Dave Hoffenberg The best and most affordable festival around is the Basin Bluegrass Festival in Brandon, next weekend July 8-11. It’s back after the pandemic break and now in its 26th year. I attended the 25th in 2019 […]
Column, Featured, Pets
Featured Pets for June 30 – June 29, 2021
5 year-old. Spayed female. Hound mix. Tri-color. I am an affectionate Southern lady looking for her forever home. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • […]
Column, The Outside Story
Maligned and misunderstood, the Eastern milk snake slithers in the dark
By Lee Emmons Walking down my road on an early June afternoon several years ago, I spotted a snake attempting to cross into the underbrush. Covered in colorful splotches, it quickly slithered across the pavement and out of sight. I […]
Column, Money Matters
Who is your trusted contact?
By Kevin Theissen Investment firms have a client service feature that may be a benefit to certain investors. They will ask you whether you would like to provide the name and information of a trusted contact. You do not have to […]