Reflections and observations from life in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, and beyond.
What the Hayfield Had to Say
A freshly cut hayfield in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom offers a reminder that life has seasons for pr…
Northland Note: The Quiet Work of August
There is something about August in the Northeast Kingdom that can fool you into thinking nothing is …
Northland Note: The View Worth Waiting For
Some photographs happen because a photographer is in the right place at the right time. Others happe…
Northland Note: Freedom Through the Eyes of a Child
There are some things a child doesn’t need explained. She doesn’t know much about 1776. …
Northland Note: Dressed for the Day
There are people who attend a Fourth of July parade. Then there are people who become part of it. Ev…
Northland Note: The Magic Is Still There
There comes a point in life when a parade quietly changes. As adults, we think about practical thing…
The Trucks and the Kids
Mud season has a way of slowing everything down in the Northeast Kingdom. The snow is gone, the road…
Northland Notes: When a Familiar Place Closes
Most of us can name a place that helped define our community—a diner where neighbors gathered, a sto…
When the Geese Return
There’s a stretch of days in the North Country when winter hasn’t quite let go, but you can feel it …
From Mud Season to Resurrection Morning
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to share a piece in the North Star Monthly titled “The Lon…