Vermont Vignettes

Vermont Vignettes

In my small town I’m an adopted elder Uncle of an extended family with five grandchildren, the oldest of whom is nine. One of the granddaughters has taken a particular shine to me and expresses it by kicking me in the shin. Usually as a greeting but sometimes as a...

A Penny For Your Thoughts

A Penny For Your Thoughts

If you’re invested in the thoughts market you might want to hold.[1] I like to make local brick & mortar purchases with cash. This means I get change. Like most people[2] I don’t spend change, I toss it in a jar. Unlike most people[3] I don’t have just one jar....