Thank you deeply for your commitment to the National Guard. Photo of Lindsay, Kevin, Payton, and Hunter (dog). The men and women who serve our country these days are in grave danger so much of the time, that I want to thank each and every one of you who is or has been in the service. One of the hardest things in life is to be separated from those you love, but for a military family, this is just … [Read more...]
Extra Point by Jack Tenney
Jack Tenny, PublisherJack Tenny, publisher of Business People Vermont Mag, had me laughing out loud in one of those "Be Quiet Zones" of the library! I just could not stop. He had Jimmy Hoffa perfectly described as tried to negotiate a loan at a Chicago bank. And in case you were wondering, yes, I am talking about THE REAL TEAMSTER: Jimmy Hoffa. Read the complete article in Jack Tenney's … [Read more...]
Look Ma, the bed has been slept in! Do you really want to rent this place???
On the Job at Fran's and Sam's To prepare the the image above, I had meticulously straightened the light shades, bedspread and quilt. Every thing was perfect...or so I thought. Then, my client Sam, came into the room, turned to me and asked me to mess it all up. I am sure my eyes got very wide! This was a first. The sheets came untucked, the blankets swirled around, Sam crushed up the pillows. The … [Read more...]
Memories of the Boston Red Soxs
Bet you can't guess who this is! Baseball trivia for the boomers. First winner gets a print. (Add you comment below & enter to win!)Driving around Florida, with camping gear in the trunk, Beth (age 23) and I (age 28) rolled into Orlando where Beth's favorite team was playing baseball. She really wanted to go to the game, but we had no money. You could hear the wheels turning as minds went … [Read more...]
PUBLIC SPACE AWARDS WINNER!
Congratulations! The Vermont I-89 Rest Area, Sharon designed by Stephen Plunkard of Stantec, Inc won the Public Space Award Honoring our Veterans, Preserving our Environment. … [Read more...]
Blue Moon – An Escape in the Adirondacks
When Nils Luderowski’s imagination is at play, only great things can happen. Blue Moon, located in the Adirondacks, is a colorful delight nestled in a perfect natural landscape. The colors ...“that is all me” said Nils. He pulled everything from the nature around him. Inspired by the red in cardinals, the golds and warm tones from afternoon sun, the blues from the sky, and the greens and browns … [Read more...]
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
Record snow fall 24.3 inches in a day and a half! Closed the post office right up it did, for a snow day for the first time in history! "Sally must be waiting for her tropical vacation! lol Great picture ~ that pup is quite the model!" - Donna Salerno-Travel … [Read more...]
Fan Fare: Natalie Stultz Photography
I just found an amazing photo on Natalie Stultz's blog. She donated it to help Pete's Greens recover from the horrible fire that took their entire barn and production line with it. Pete’s Greens FundraiserOriginally Posted January 17, 2011 on www.nataliestultz.comOn January 12th, a devastating fire destroyed the big yellow barn at Pete’s Greens in Craftsbury, Vermont. The farm lost … [Read more...]
Carolyn Bates participated in Go Red for Women
Photograph by Karen Pike Photography. The 2011 Vermont Go Red For Women luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 16th. Around 550 women gathered to educate themselves on living heart healthy lives. When entering the event, we all got to embrace our fabulousness! Thanks to Karen Pike Photography &North Country Savings who set up a mobile photo studio, the guests made a A Picture And A … [Read more...]
Snow, Cold, and More Snow
Is it spring yet? A friend passed along some great cartoons & I wanted to share it with all those "enjoying" all the winter weather we have been getting. … [Read more...]
Ms Sally Wally Woodle is now on Facebook!
My dog is on Facebook. Why isn't yours?There is great application on Facebook called Dogbook. It allows you to create profiles for your dogs. After all, why shouldn't they have a Facebook page? See Ms. Sally's Profile on facebook! … [Read more...]
FRONTLINE: Battle for Haiti
PBS has done it again. They have created a video as part of their FRONTLINE series that everyone should see. Introduction: In the night of the earthquake that devastated Haiti last January, something happened in Port au Prince, the capital city, which would threaten the effectiveness of international aid efforts and undermine the country's political stability: 4,500 of the … [Read more...]
Roxbury House
by Carolyn L. Bates with contributions by Linda LacroixPicture Perfect! This Tennessee Log Home glows in its winter setting overlooking the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Architect Alec Walker This Award Winning Log Home designed by Architect Alec Walker, built by Aspen Construction, glows/shines at night within the landscape with the beautiful Catskills as its backdrop. Who would not want to live … [Read more...]
Photoshop Tip: Puppet Warp
No Stupid Questions with Colin SmithAbout this Show:Adobe expert Colin Smith answers the questions he is constantly asked on the road as he educates people in the world of Adobe video and design software. About this Episode:For years retouchers have been asked to affect the expressions on subjects faces, making them smile more or open their eyes. This tutorial will show you how you can use … [Read more...]
Lake Champlain Committee Presents “A Lake’s Carol”
By Lake Champlain Committee Staff Scientist Mike WinslowDecember 2009 Lake Look • Lake Champlain CommitteeIllustration Credit: Detail from Marley's Ghost by John Leach 1843 Hear 'A Lake's Carol' read by the author {mp3remote}http://www.lakechamplaincommittee.org/uploads/media/LCC--A_Lake_s_Carol_02.mp3{/mp3remote} A Lake's Carol (with apologies to Charles Dickens) “Merry … [Read more...]
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