In the time of the ancient Greek philosophers around the third century B.C., Aristotle developed a system to understand the complexity of the world. He postulated that all things were made up of four basic elements: earth, air, fire, and water. Read more
They sold clothing, books, music CDs, software, toys, digital currency, and pet food. They broadcast sports, created video chats, and held auctions. They were among the first to do so online, … Read more
Virtually every year, the arrival of December on the calendar has already been preceded by at least some cold and snow. Read more
You are likely to encounter the work of an animal engineer in any season and almost any place. Consider these examples that have structural qualities assembled by specific animals: Read more
I confess I did not see the good that evergreens could bring until I moved to Vermont. Read more
It was Nov. 2 and the morning cold kept suggesting we be patient and that the sun would shine and the air would warm. Read more
In our family, books are always the default Christmas gift. No size, color, or style choices to worry about and they’re easy to wrap and mail. Here’s a selection of fiction and non-fiction, on… Read more
They are a wonderful way to give a gift of yourself to neighbors, friends, and family with a minimum of contact in this time of COVID-19. Dropping off a platter of cookies at someone’s door is… Read more
It seems as if chaos reigns supreme at the moment. People are clashing with each other over politics, health, schools, and many other things. As we head into November, our thoughts center on Thanksgiving and all that we have to be thankful for. Some days as I talk to people, I don’t hear much thankfulness. Read more
