By Kevin Theissen Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine may have made you feel for the suffering of the Ukrainian people – and may have made you think that the issues in America may not come close in comparison. From a financial perspective, investors had been ready for a possible invasion for much of February. There…

By Dom Cioffi I tend to be a creature of habit. I drink coffee every morning from the same mug; I go to the same movie theater and sit in the same spot; I’ve jogged the same route every other day for nearly a decade; I’ve even driven the same model of vehicle since I…

By Cassandra Tyndall A lot has changed in the skies since last week. Venus, after four long months in Capricorn, is finally in Aquarius and so is Mars. While tensions, battles or relationship dynamics are still a part of the picture, they take on a new face. As we move forward through March, it may…

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The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you to license your dog(s) by April 1. Did you know that Vermont state law requires all dogs 6 months and older to be registered with the town clerk in which a Vermont resident resides and must be renewed every year? In order to get…

By Merisa Sherman My eyes are closed and my thick comforter is wrapped around my body so tightly I can’t tell when the bed begins and I end. It’s so warm and cozy, I feel like a sleepy old bear trapped deeply in my hibernation cave. The space is almost like a vacuum, and you…

By Tim Traver A few weeks ago, I noticed a dark, football-shaped shadow skulking quietly among the stems of honeysuckle and lilac by our driveway. I was throwing seeds to the blue jays that wait for it in the morning, and I tossed a handful into the border for the stranger in the shadows. Out…

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a homeless animal? Do you have the time and space to care for animals in need of temporary foster care? If so, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to hear from you. Did you know that RCHS had almost 350 animals in…

By Gary Salmon People have always been interested in “big trees.” That is, those that catch our eye and inspire majesty and curiosity in us. The redwoods of California have been the “must see” trees since our country was settled and still attract millions of visitors annually. However each state, including Vermont, has its own…

By Kevin Theissen Each year seems to have new scams designed to steal your tax refund. Each tax season, thousands of people are victims of fraud. In these scams, fraudsters trick their victims into giving them enough information to file a fraudulent tax return in their name and direct the refund to a different bank…

By Merisa Sherman “We could go that way,” said the skier. “Or that way could be nice, too.” the skier said, waving the bamboo ski pole in one direction. “But we could go that way instead perhaps.” The skier looked around, paused in a clearing amidst the woods, unsure of where they might be but…

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By Dom Cioffi Music has the uncanny ability to transport us back in time. For example, just the other day, Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys are Back in Town” came on the radio and I was immediately jettisoned back to my older brother’s bedroom, circa 1976. There I was sitting on the edge of his bed…

By Sandra Dee Owens Have you ever felt overwhelmed, or lost clarity and confidence? I have. “Empty The Room” is my simple approach to removing mind (and room) clutter, to regain clarity and confidence. But, of course, simple—is not the same as easy. Paint I hated the deep, pumpkin orange from its first roll on…

By Cassandra Tyndall Cosmic lovers Venus and Mars continue their rare tango across the sky. February saw Mars encroach upon Venus and now Venus captures Mars. As the goddess of love and beauty dominates Mars, the god of war, she may offer a soothing balm to escalating tensions. Venus’ nature is to bring connection, cohesion…