Amicable solutions found amid uncertain times is a true sign of a cultured populace
Yet another bout of snow threatens to reinforce the white layer of compact precipitation in my backyard as I…
Our friend and mentor Shirley Marshall
Among my most treasured keepsakes are my letters from Shirley Marshall. Like any good survivor of the Great Depression,…
Letters: April 5
The mouse that roared At the end of the March 7 Town Meeting, Charlotte voters adopted my proposal to…
Taking Care: The earlier days with Jackie-O
We are all born into history and influenced by those we meet. I recently saw the movie Jackie and…
Out Takes: Eggs on the lawn, moonlight in Vermont
Mother, should I run for president? Mother, should I trust the government? Mother, will they put me in the…
Letters: From Ethiopia on the Town Link Trail
Greetings from Ethiopia. I headed out here on Town Meeting Day for my usual quarterly work visit. The weekend…
Out Takes: Green Door, What’s that Secret You’re Keeping?
Ireland, Ireland Together standing tall Shoulder to shoulder We’ll answer Ireland’s call . . . ~ Ireland’s Call,…
Taking Care: Sing to a jauntier tune, don’t be a victim of aging
Few things chase people away faster than anger and complaining—first cousins to bitching and moaning. Can you imagine a…
Readers have their say
Re-elect Fritz Tegatz I am writing to support Fritz Tegatz’s re-election to the Selectboard. Fritz brings valuable experience to…
Pride and engagement in town affairs
Every year on Town Meeting Day, I am filled with memories from my childhood. Charlotte Central School was closed,…
Making history at the Women’s March
We carried our sign, “Vermont Women on the Right Side of History.” The Fox News reporter spotted us leaving…
In remembrance of Elijah Alexander House
I would like to thank Lydia Horsford Radimer (a high school friend and distant cousin) for giving me The…
Letters: Feb. 8
We are all neighbors The intent of this letter is to pour healing balm over the hate and divisiveness…
Out Takes: The United States of New England
We gotta get out of this place If it’ the last thing we e’er do We gotta get out…
Voices from the Women’s March
I’d never seen so many people crowding the streets and the lawn of the Statehouse in Montpelier as I…
Standing Rock: Day two and beyond
The next morning we helped install a floor in a tent housing a group of Northwest Indians who offered…
Taking Care: Your body called, it needs your help
As our bodies age, muscles begin to lose their strength and flexibility. We walk less, bodies may tip forward…
Letters: Jan. 11, 2017
Please run, Charlotte needs you As I sat here writing a short piece on this year’s positions for elected…
Reflections from a week at Standing Rock
I am in the noisy, crowded, over-heated tent known as grandma’s kitchen having finished the delicious buffalo stew served…
Out Takes: Basketball – Bow Wow
Woops — Hoops They’re playing basketball We love that basketball Yeah, now basketball is my favorite sport I love…