Ways of Seeing: Politicians use words as weapons

“When I travel abroad, even just up to Canada, I’m embarrassed to tell people I’m American.”

“We aren’t rebelling against a ruling colonizer, as Hamilton and his compatriots were, but it does feel that we are once again fighting; trying to figure out who we are and who we want to be as a country.”

I’m bored. This constant refrain during the long unstructured summer vacations of my youth has somehow turned into a phrase people will do anything to avoid.

While I was not writing this article that is due imminently, I carried out some research on procrastination to delay actually writing it. Turns out people have studied this phenomenon, and the general idea is that there are two categories: passive procras … (read more)

In December my family took a trip to South Korea. I wanted to write about the amazing food, fantastic free museums, historic palaces and old neighborhoods, and the warm and friendly people we met. But something else happened while we were in Korea.

I’ve known about the Exxon Tiger for most of my life. It is a small piece of Bristol’s history tied to my family. For long-time Bristol residents it is common knowledge that there was previously an Exxon station where the Irving gas station is now located … (read more)

It’s such a strange experience to be far from home or traveling in an unfamiliar place, and suddenly come across someone familiar. Or to meet someone, start talking, and it turns out they are also from Vermont, or went to the same college as your sister, … (read more)

This is the time of year when I struggle with the sheer amount of fruit I want to pick and consume. Why is there so much ripeness at the same time?

I am absolutely in favor of an accessible outdoor performance space for Bristol. I am also absolutely opposed to rebuilding or re-modeling the Bandstand to achieve this purpose.

Driving in western Ireland is a unique experience. Although there are a few “dual carriageways,” resembling our interstates, most of the roads are small and considerably narrower than our standard roads in Vermont, and generally lacking any shoulders.

This past summer my family and I went on a trip to France. We went partly to indulge my Dad’s desire to see some of the Tour de France, and partly to fulfill my daughter’s wish to visit Paris.

While sustainability in building and construction has been around for a while now, one aspect that people are starting to take into account is the idea of embodied carbon.

Last December I turned 40. The milestone birthday was a reminder it was time to make an appointment at my doctor’s office for a physical.

My family takes a trip together nearly every year. Once the trip is over we immediately look forward to the next one.

These experiences have given my daughter more than just a taste for performing. She has found a strong group of friends who spend lots of time singing together in her room after school.