Thursday, 11/29/07 7:55am
Sleeping Watchdogs
Recently commentator Willem Lange has been thinking about citizens, silence and watchdogs that appear to be sleeping.
Wednesday, 11/28/07 5:55pm
Second Hand Treasure
Even though she already has a house full of stuff, commentator Stephanie Montgomery went looking for bargains recently and stumbled over a sweet one.
Wednesday, 11/28/07 7:55am
Portland
The Holiday Travel Season has just begun. And commentator Bill Mares observes that while we usually travel to places that are new and unfamiliar, every so often a trip results in a strong feeling of deja-vu.
Tuesday, 11/27/07 5:55pm
Climate Commission Report
As lawmakers prepare to respond to warnings about Global Warning, commentator John McClaughry has some warnings of his own - about remembering the laws of unintended consequences.
Tuesday, 11/27/07 1:36pm
Lost Letters
For commentator Peter Gilbert, stories of lost and undelivered letters spark the imagination, and remind him of monumental works in literature:
Tuesday, 11/27/07 7:55am
Sustainable Energy
Lately we've been hearing a lot about renewable energy being produced from farms, from ethanol to electricity. Commentator Vern Grubinger has some thoughts about what kind of agricultural energy projects are appropriate for Vermont.
Monday, 11/26/07 5:23pm
The Glycemic Index
'Tis the season for rich food - and lots of it. Commentator Rachel Johnson says that understanding the glycemic index may help you eat better during the holidays.
Monday, 11/26/07 7:55am
Russian Elections
On December 2, for just the fifth time since 1993, Russia will hold nationwide parliamentary elections. There have been plenty of theories about what the elections will mean for Russia's future. Commentator Paul Richardson examines one of these theories, with a little help from a Russian friend.
Friday, 11/23/07 5:55pm
Thanking Vets
As part of this Thanksgiving holiday, commentator Bill Seamans hopes that Americans will find meaningful ways to thank veterans for their service. And he favors one idea in particular.
Friday, 11/23/07 7:55am
Running
Now that we're thinking about running off some of those calories we consumed yesterday, commentator David Moats has some thoughts about exercise... and magazines... and maps.
Thursday, 11/22/07 5:55pm
Thanksgiving Responsibilities
Commentator Willem Lange reminds us of the responsibilities of Thanksgiving.
Thursday, 11/22/07 7:55am
My Plymouth Rock
When she was in elementary school, Commentator Deborah Luskin learned about the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving, but it wasn't until years later that she realized her immigrant grandparents hadn't landed at Plymouth Rock.
Wednesday, 11/21/07 7:13pm
Traumatic Turkey Memories
These days Commentator Philip Baruth spends Thanksgiving in a big dining room full of food and family. But, when he was growing up, his Thanksgivings didn't always come so easy. Sometimes he had to fight for his turkey.
Wednesday, 11/21/07 2:12pm
The Feast
Commentator Tom Slayton has been thinking about what we consider the traditional Thanksgiving meal - and how it came to be.
Tuesday, 11/20/07 5:55pm
Black Friday
Holiday shopping begins in earnest this coming Friday, but this year commentator Leora Dowling is revising her priorities.
Tuesday, 11/20/07 7:55am
The Federalist Papers
As the political season picks up steam, commentator Vic Henningsen looks for guidance in a handbook over two hundred years old.
Monday, 11/19/07 5:55pm
As we approach one of the biggest food celebrations of the year, commentator Vern Grubinger is thinking about the food choices he makes, and how they've been changing over the years.
Monday, 11/19/07 2:58pm
Rob Mermin remembers his friend, Marcel Marceau
The recent death of his teacher and mentor, Marcel
Marceau, reminded commentator Rob Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus, of the
time Marceau performed in Vermont under the Smirkus big top.
Monday, 11/19/07 7:55am
Kennedy and Thanksgiving
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving, but it's also the 44th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy. Commentator Peter Gilbert recently came across the speech that the President would have given that afternoon and thinks it may reflect important lessons Kennedy learned as president.
Friday, 11/16/07 5:55pm
Spotting Invasives
Commentator Henry Homeyer says that this time of year it's easy to tell where native trees and bushes are being crowded out by invasives. And it's a good time to do something about it.