Summer time… Even when there is no vacation in sight, summer calls forth that part of us that knows how to relax and how to dream. There is a fragrance to summer, not only in the air, but also in the sights and sounds it brings about. This fragrance revives us and often inspires the [...]

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Would it not be nice if the moving van came with a puzzle box bearing the picture of the perfectly packed cargo, customized for your personal belongings? Hmm! Perhaps I have just invented a new line of business here! Any takers? We have previously explored packing strategies. Now, if you feel ready and willing to [...]

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My first apartment was a studio, a very cozy one, but rather tiny. When I decided it was time to move up in the world, I anticipated an easy move I could accomplish in a matter of 48 hours tops. It took 48 hours alright, but I was shocked when I realized it also required [...]

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Submitted by our very own Lisa Grady This past week, along with other members of the Stowe Garden Club, I went to Evergreen Gardens in Waterbury to learn about “container gardening”.  Sitting outside under threatening skies, owner Carol MacLeod demonstrated how to artfully put together “chillers”, “spillers” and “thrillers” to create a dramatic effect with [...]

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What do you do for fun? In which local athletic events do your children take part? Where do you go for an evening walk? What is it about Waterbury, Stowe, Morristown, Elmore, Hyde Park, Johnson, Cambridge or any other Lamoille County community you may happen to live in that you fell in love with as [...]

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Wealth: An abundance of valuable material possessions or resources that have a monetary or exchangeable value. This means different things to different people, but one thing is certain, we work hard to earn our keep, acquire the things we want and afford the little and big extravagances that add spice to the daily grind. Wealth [...]

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Did you know there is actually a book in the “Dummies” series that pertains to volunteer work? Obviously, volunteers are far from being dummies. However, it is true that when we reach a point where we feel we have something to offer, choosing which direction to take with our generous energy can be somewhat dumbfounding. [...]

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In 16th century Europe, it was common to offer a gift to family and friends on New Year’s Day. Until 1564, the New Year began on April 1st. Some believe that when the New Year was moved to January 1st, it became a gesture of defiance to offer a fish on April 1st since fishing [...]

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“I am really no different from any of you. I may have more money than you, but money doesn’t make the difference… If there is any difference between you and me, it may be that I get up every day and have a chance to do what I love to do, every day. If you [...]

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