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Green Mountain State of Mind

January was one long month. It was a funny time, drifting in and out of post-holiday bliss and sadness, wondering what the weather would bring, deciding which side of the make-a-resolution-or-not fence you were on this year. I think, mostly, I took the gentle January approach. It included a lot of soup and bread and […]

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Vermont, Part 3: Woodstock

We left our sweet farmhouse in the rear view mirror and headed northeast to one of our favorite towns ever: Woodstock. It is quintessential New England. This trip, we were anxiously awaiting our stay at the Woodstock Inn. This inn is beautiful and charming, but large enough to offer many wonderful amenities for couples and […]

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Vermont, part 2: Weston Farmhouse

After a sweet morning with the herd, we left Stowe with an eye on lunch. And what better to have for lunch than ice cream? Our first visit was to Ben and Jerry’s in Waterbury. This is the site of the original Ben and Jerry’s factory. Though it’s closed for tours until later this month […]

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Vermont, Part 1: Stowe

Another school year is in the books. Last Thursday, we closed up shop on second grade (Jameson), fourth grade (Harper), year seventeen (Jason), and year sixteen (me). The year was, again, a strange one. It was fast, yet so many memories seem like decades ago. Jason and I are proud of our kiddos, who succeeded […]

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A Trip to Vermont

We just returned from a most lovely place. So much green, dotted with red barns. Quiet, peaceful, and lovely. Let me tell you about our trip to Vermont (and, kindly allow me to photo dump upon you). First, we were thrilled to discover that there are multiple direct flights from Denver to Burlington. Score! Our […]

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