Nature
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Summer Reads and a Playlist
It’s already August and you need a new read for summer. Maybe, you’ve already finished a book or two this summer or have yet to start on one. Either way, here’s a couple of recommendations to get you off your screens and into a nice relaxing reading mode. Ina Garten’s Memoir Ina is referred to…
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Hildene | The Lincoln Family Home
Welcome to our third post on our Visit Southern Vermont guide. Hildene is hosting a food and wine pairing May 23rd as part of the inaugural Manchester Food & Wine Festival this weekend. Get tickets here. Hildene is a lot of things: a museum, a garden, a working farm, a nature preserve, a home for events, including the…
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Historic Marble Rail Trail
Welcome to the 2nd stop on our Visit Southern Vermont guide. The Marble Rail Trail is a beautiful walk or ride all summer long. The Historic Marble Rail Trail is a 2.3 mile bike path connecting North Rd to Hunter Park, the rec park (Dana L Thompson Memorial Park) and Manchester Elementary School. Great for…
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Ramp Season is Here
April is here and ramp season is underway. We started foraging over the weekend for ramps and they are coming up strong. It’s still early, but looks like it may peak this coming weekend, depending on where your preferred stash is located. Check Your Spots Now If you have a preferred spot to look for…
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Spring Sunrises
The Equinox reveals this unique light in our apartment at sunrise. The day’s first rays of sunlight are perfectly framed to create a beautiful window box glowing behind the fiddleleaf. I love the colors of dawn and this fleeting moment shows dawn’s best colors; blues, purples and golden hues abound. A real treat to experience,…
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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…
