Late July seems like a long time ago now and in some ways it is. Much has changed on many fronts collectively, personally and of course, astrologically. One cycle has come back to remind us of something we may have got lost in for a while — facts! Remember those? Those things that are all…

The view from Anne and Sebastian’s guest house of the Massif de l’Étoile leaves me speechless and mesmerized. The color and light changes every few minutes (like when our son Danny and I painted the Grand Canyon). Just to the east stands Garlaban Peak (over 2,000 feet like our Killington Dream Lodge). Can you imagine…

Can you feel how the energy changes depending on your location? Which places on Earth stir your soul, pull on your heartstrings, and make you whole? Vermont is a state that settles many minds, lowers blood pressure, and inspires through nature. Vermont is a state that stands for freedom where people come to flee oppression.…

By Dave Vance Editor’s note: Dave Vance is a former naval officer, trial lawyer, and Rutgers University professor who currently resides in Voorhees, New Jersey. He writes the “Occasional Column” for many newspaper across the country.  I recently lost my wife of many years and it has hollowed me out. I go through the motions…

Ah, the first day of school. The anticipation, the anxiety, the new book bags and trapper keepers and pencil boxes. I remember staying up late to make sure the laces on my Bass shoes were perfectly coiled — I wouldn’t want to be embarrassed by not staying in the latest trend. It was the one…

If you have gardens you will probably agree that they are always a “work in progress.” Garden areas can consist of more than just flowers. Shrubs and flowering bushes also play a role in your home’s landscape. The time will come when you need to get rid of old overgrown shrubs and start over. If…

The beginning of 2024 saw many ups and downs for me, but offered several new opportunities as well. I started a new job late in the previous year and was starting to come into my own by the end of skiing season. The new job, working with a utility company, offered me a very unique…

As Keith Wynn said, “The world shall now turn into pumpkin everything.” To most of us September means the end of summer. Schools are open, vacations are over and we catch our breath. But did you know that September is Library Card Sign Up Month. That’s right, from Sept. 1-30 we are encouraged to go…

A lot happens this week. It will set the tone not just for the week nor the month, but for the rest of 2024 and beyond. You’re being called to reopen an old chestnut you hoped you wouldn’t have to. You know how they say lessons repeat until they’re learned? What have you been trying…

By Bruce Bouchard and John Turchiano Editor’s note: Bruce Bouchard is former executive director of The Paramount Theatre. John Turchiano, his friend for 52 years, was formerly the editor of Hotel Voice, a weekly newspaper on the New York Hotel Trades Council. They are co-authoring this column to tell short stories on a wide range…

When the news came out on Thursday, I went numb, which took me completely by surprise. I mean, rumors had been flying for months, we all knew that the president of Powdr has been struggling with his health and I had been privy to some interesting conversations. We all knew this was coming, but what we…

I just returned from a conference, and to get back quicker, I decided to take the redeye. Every time I do this, I regret it because of the disrupted sleep, but there’s something about getting home sooner rather than later.  I was hoping for a whole row to myself but that wasn’t the case. As…

By Deborah J. Benoit Editor’s note: Deborah J. Benoit is a UVM Extension master gardener from North Adams, Massachusetts, who is part of the Bennington County Chapter. Are you looking for a low-labor, chemical-free method to help eradicate weeds and soil-residing pests in the garden? Solarization and occultation, often referred to as “tarping,” may be…

Birds exist in a fluid and unpredictable world. Survival depends on remaining constantly alert, adapting and responding to encounters with predators and environmental conditions that change with the seasons, weather, and geography. But sleep is also essential, providing rest, rejuvenation, and healing. Normally, day-active (diurnal) animals sleep at night, and night-active (nocturnal) species sleep by…

My first spring in Killington, 2023, I started dating a friend who lived locally. They had introduced me to the community a few years earlier and helped me connect with so many awesome folks, opening the door to a lot of opportunities for me. I felt so welcomed by her energy. As a local for…