Ways of Seeing
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Ways of Seeing: Causal fallacy: ‘Snow eggs’ and vaccines
Driving on Route 125 between Middlebury and Ripton, I see the snow eggs hanging onto the rocky face as I pass through the gorge.
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Ways of Seeing: No phone
Several times over the past couple of weeks I have been called a luddite — affectionately, I hope. I can’t deny it; I’m not a big fan of…
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Ways of Seeing: The soil tells a story
The next time you wonder just how a place turned into itself, look under your feet. It might matter more than you think.
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Ways of seeing: Spending $1B a day on war doesn’t balance
What might $1 billion a day purchase besides war?
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Real things bring up aromatic memories
When I was a child, my Romanian immigrant grandparents lived in a walkup apartment in the South Bronx, and I loved everything about it.
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Ways of Seeing: Musical Chairs teaches a scarcity mindset
The economic system we live under is one of ruthless competition. Everything is monetized, even the most basic necessities of life.
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Ways of Seeing: Bring it all back
The ’60s saw a revival of handcrafts in Vermont. Judging from the large audience attending the Middlebury College lecture, there must be a new revival of fiber arts…
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Ways of Seeing: Babies and banyan trees can soothe grief
“One winter afternoon when I was still missing my dog while steeped in reincarnation thoughts, I happened upon the most beautiful baby I’ve seen in some time.”
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Ways of Seeing: Step up for your community
Laurie Cox reflects on 40 years of public service on the Ripton selectboard.
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Ways of Seeing: Even adults need snow days
“Everyone and everything greeting me on the edge of white.”