“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own back yard.” Friends, this may be it! The sellers of this property accepted our offer, and now it’s the standard drill of appraisals, loans, inspections, and sleepless nights until closing. It helps to have done this several … Continue reading »
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The G in The Midd
Word this morning from Middlebury, a.k.a. “The Midd,” is that the Greenbrier G has a presence in local graffiti. That is some pretty swanky graffiti! It’s also a welcome sign of sorts as far as I am concerned. We like G for Gaucher, but also this particular font because it evokes the place we were … Continue reading »
Any Writerly Vermonters Out There?
Hello, my new Vermont friends I haven’t met yet! I’d like to share my Essays on Childhood project. It’s simple, fun, and a great way to get writing. Here is a short write up about a theme idea for 2013: Wild Things. You can write about childhood experiences with animals if that inspires you, or … Continue reading »
You always take your friends with you.
How can it be a month since I posted here? Things are moving so fast! This awesome photo is from my friend Allan who sent me a picture of one of his oldie but goodie T-shirts. Our first housing plan, while great at the time, has changed. On my first and only trip up to … Continue reading »
“You have to know somebody.”
“I usuall go with grade B, grade C if I can get it, but you have to know somebody,” Deputy Senate Secretary Steve Marshall said. “Grade C isn’t sold as syrup at retail; it’s usually used in baked goods or maple candy. I’d take double D if you gave me some.” These folks are not … Continue reading »
Saying goodbye can be really hard.
Create West Virginia Will deeply miss @createwv cofounder@ElizGaucher as she & husband Jamie become Appy Secret Agents in Vermont. You’re still one of us 07:30 PM – 17 Feb 13 Continue reading »
It’s almost southern, almost heaven . . . .
This house reminds me of some homes in Davidson, North Carolina; the side porch just begs for a pitcher of something and community people-watching. It is within walking distance of J.’s new work place. Continue reading »
