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Happy New Year 2026
Happy New Year. Cheers to a better 2026 than ‘25. Sarah found this card at Twice Upon On A Time in Brattleboro. It’s a beautiful, serene, summer moment in ink (?) of the marble quarry in Dorset. The artist signature appears to be Terry Lindsey and another signature I can’t recognize. Maybe some knowledgable reader…
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Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds: Stunning Farewell Flight
It’s that time of year. The annual migrations have begun. The hummingbirds that danced and buzzed their way through summer are heading south. So, until next year you lil’buzz balls! Fly safe. And, here, they leave us with one final sassy look. If you want to follow along with the hummingbird migration next spring, check…
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Summer Nights Chasing Fireflies…
Rolling into August and we’re still chasing fireflies. The warm nights continue and summer strolls along. Someday I’ll capture these glowing bugs in a photo just right. But, these frames certainly capture the spirit of the moment: waiting until dusk for the show to begin. It begins with one and, then, in a rush, the…
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Winter Sunrise in Dorset
This winter keeps giving beautiful moments. Sunlight is creeping across a crisp and frozen winterscape, clear skies and frosted mountain tops in view. Similar to this morning’s sunrise, “Sunrise, New Year’s Day” is a moment of meditation before you continue on with your Sunday. But, this winter sunrise in Dorset is a clear and cold…
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January’s Snow playlist
Introducing DJ $hredface, our in-house dj. Bringing you smooth jamz to get you through your week. This month is $hredface’s newest playlist: January’s Snow January’s storms begets February’s deep snow. And, now the snow rolls on into March. Enjoy the fruit of January’s Snow. Mud season will be here before we know it.
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Beebop’s Hot Cocoa for a Wintery Sunday
What a better way to enjoy the last Sunday in February then with a spiked hot cocoa? It’s Sunday. It’s cold. The snow is deep. The light is magical and this drink is perfect for staying in, or coming back inside from a fun day in the snow. You’ll notice this recipe calls for almond…
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A Winter Visit to Mettowee Mint
The best coffee shop in Vermont is not a coffee shop. Tucked away in a well-known nursery off Rt 30 in Dorset, it’s there. Hiding in plain sight. The Mettowee Mint is a year round nursery and their coffee bar/wine bottle shop takes up the hallway connecting their up front retail space with their greenhouse.…
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Citrus Sunday
The Super Bowl is here. And citrus season is well underway… The Super Bowl is back and it still is America’s favorite ode to classic junk food and bar snack cuisine. What is a better excuse to make all your favorite bar snacks at home than the Super Bowl? It’s the best time to do…
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The LA Fires Still Burn 3 Weeks In
Three weeks ago today the LA Fires of 2025 kicked off in The Palisades, igniting a blaze of terror for hundreds of thousands in Los Angeles and LA County. Watching this natural disaster unfold from afar has been a surreal and disturbing experience. From checking in and reaching out to friends and colleagues, to watching…
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A Postcard from New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day, Vermont, 2024. Frosted mountain tops with fresh snow always feel special. Even more so in Vermont. The frosted tips in this video remind me more of Colorado and mountains out west than here. Yet, this same day last year graced us. New Year’s Day, 2024, in southern Vermont was a beautiful winter…
