For the first time this year, the annual Vermont Mozart Festival (VMF) has welcomed overseas musicians. This year, a Cuban quartet played, led by Michael Dabroski who was impressed earlier this month when he was teaching in Cuba and came upon this unique=sounding classical music band, explaining that the “Cuban musical language is somewhat popular […]
Vermont isn’t only about relaxation and maple syrup. A fantastic way to see the state in the fall is on the seat of a bicycle. Enthusiasts can choose from old logging roads, gravel paths and an huge network of hardly-used small roadways that make perfect biking roads. Take your bike to just about any type […]
When we think of Vermont, most people will bring to mind green mountains and maple syrup. Here are a few stops you can make that have nothing to do with Vermont’s natural appeal, and everything to do with its social, literary and artistic heritage. • Take a 1 minute and 14 second ride up the […]
Vermont is one of the most beautiful states in the United States. Come and discover what makes my state so special. This video wonderfully shows the wonders of Vermont.
Yes, I know the elections were over several months ago, but I just came across a bit of “Theater of the Absurd,” and just wanted to share. Shortly before Vermonters went to the polls to vote for their governor, a debate was held in which all the candidates, and that means seven, were present to […]
One of the most magnificent sites one can experience in Vermont is the spectacular transformation from summer to fall, and then finally to winter, marked by the colors the deciduous trees turn at this time. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation are predicting an especially abundant leaf show as a result of the […]
I don’t know about you, but for me summer means the beach, long walks at night, and ice cream! And us lucky Vermonters have the best ice cream there is anywhere, right here at home. That’s right, its Ben & Jerry’s, and they have a tour of their factory in Waterbury. Everyone will enjoy this […]
I just came across a really neat website called “Vermont Artisan Coffee and Tea Company.” Regular readers know that I love to wax poetic about all things Vermont, and now I’ve found something new. Visitors to the website are treated to an easy way to shop for globally sourced and locally roasted “fresh-to-order” coffees; and […]
If you have been following my blog then you know what a harsh winter we have had here in Vermont. I am happy to report that we are finally thawing out, and so Nina and I, and of course Conan, have also been venturing further than the woodshed to grad yet another piece of firewood […]
I grew up near a farm, and was often invited to taste my neighbor’s homemade cheeses. I have been something of a cheese fanatic ever since. A national cheese contest just named some of Vermont’s cheesemakers the best in the business, including Jasper Hill Farm. Here is a full article from BurlingtonFreePress: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130806/LIVING06/308050015/Vermont-cheesemakers-take-top-prizes-national-contest Nina and […]