By Bree Sarandrea Crystals sparkle, As the sun hits, Just right, The evergreens shine, As if glitter had just been, Sprinkled all over them. Even the pine cones shimmer, The trees sparkle so bright, They almost look like they’re […]
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Cosmic Catalogue: Facts are fuzzy
By Cassandra Tyndall When troubled times are on the horizon, there are various options to explore to discover truth. There is religion. There is wisdom from philosophers from ancient eras. There are the historical facts, which can help put […]
A special place: For Vermont artist Carrie Pill it’s in the mountains
By Sarah Calvin Picture yourself at the top of a small hill, your snowshoes strapped tightly to your winter boots. The frosty air kisses your cheeks as you breathe in the crispness of the winter day. You take a step, […]
Livin’ the Dream: A skier’s Thanksgiving
It’s that lovely time of year where we gather around a table with our family and closest friends. We fly across the country and drive for hours to interact with our loved ones or just sit staring at the parades […]
Movie Diary: When the rubber hits the road
If you look close enough and deep enough, sometimes you’ll find that great things can emerge from horrible events. Take Allison Parliament’s situation, for example. During the recent pandemic, Allison was traveling alone from the United States to […]
The Outside Story: Pine siskins erupting
If you are prone to looking up as you walk (or pedal or drive) among trees, you may have noticed a bumper crop of cones clinging to the highest branches of white pine trees this summer and fall. Around my […]
Mountain Meditation: Bear Cave wisdom: With positive thoughts and each day is Thanksgiving
“Good morning Bear. I am happy to be with you. What would you care to share today?” I ask. “Good day, sweet Jill. What a glorious day to meet in our cave. I want to convey an important point […]
Cosmic Catalogue: The truth will come out
No matter the era in time, no matter the race, the religion or the place you occupy on the globe, the most persecuted are always those who tell the truth. People say they want the truth, but you know […]
Mountain Meditation : Bear cave wisdom
I sit in a semi lotus position in the Bear Cave, seeking solace to quiet and comfort my anxious racing mind. I know I have come to a place of tranquility, knowledge and wisdom gained over eons. I close my […]
Livin’ the Dream: Choose to improve
I make the first few turns and I can feel my right leg is uncooperative. My femur is initializing the turns just fine but I can feel the latency on the finish, causing the inside edge of my tip […]