
	A tart for the November chill November can be a tough month to like; the time change has robbed us of valuable evening light, the hillsides appear barren and monochromatic, and the air has turned from crisp to downright cold. Full Story Aristotle and the hibernation of birds Aristotle lived 2,400 years ago, in the fourth century before the common area. Full Story Learning from traveling I love to travel. I love the new vistas, architecture, foods, plants and gardens. Full Story The secret option By RICHARD DAVIS Last week, I asked a Washington insider why there is no public outrage over the fact that from now on, much of the crafting of health care reform legislation will take place behind closed doors. Full Story Vermont values and sustainable budgets In June, the Vermont Legislature passed, over Gov, James Douglas’ veto, a balanced budget. Full Story Losing the CARD game Back in May, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act. Full Story Clothes washer revolution In the 1980s, when my wife and I were expecting our first child, we decided it was time to give up our weekly adventure at the laundromat and buy our first clothes washer: a used Maytag. Full Story Yellow rose I find I’m thinking a bit about my mortality these days. Full Story Scissor-tailed flycatcher: A poor lost bird Last week, I had plans to go to Dead Creek in Addison to see the snow geese. Full Story Noble trees About 15 years ago, I took a course at Vermont Technical College to increase my knowledge of trees and shrubs used in the landscape business. Full Story Lessons from ‘Laramie' Last week, all students at Brattleboro Union High School attended performances of "The Laramie Project," a play about the aftermath of the murder of a gay University of Wyoming student. Full Story What about the fans? Tonight is Game 1 of the World Series and my New York Yankees will take on some team that by chance and circumstance fumbled their way into the playoffs. Full Story Feed-in tariffs boost renewable energy in Vt. Vermont made history last week, becoming the first state to offer "feed-in tariffs" for electricity generated from renewable energy sources. Full Story 'Lothlórien' J.R.R. Tolkien's elves treasured woods in mystical and practical ways. Full Story Glittering, romantic winter Monday, October 2 Winter. Think it, and if you're the romantic type, the world turns bright with snow that sparkles -- just as the snow in a Grandma Moses painting sparkles. It actually glitters, from glitter. You know, those decorative silvery flakes they sell in crafts stores. Full Story