After watching The Sopranos for the third time I’m still trying to figure out what the show was about. It’s not about the mafia. It’s mostly mortality. The mortality of human life, the death of America in its banal suburbs, and how humans react to circumstances. By the end, he included us all as viewers. …
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Monsters Never Sleep (Preview) – Chapter 1
In this gripping first chapter of Chris Rodgers’ novel Monsters Never Sleep, we delve into the mind of a young billionaire named Cody as he spirals into a state of deep paranoia. Chapter 1 “You don’t hear that?” Cody asks. “The humming sound?.” Cody’s dad shakes his head. “Can I please read this? It’s about…
Unraveling the Mystery of the Bennington Triangle: A Deep Dive into the Enigmatic Disappearances
Hey there, have you ever heard of the Bennington Triangle? It’s a place located in Vermont, that has gained quite a reputation for the mysterious disappearances of several people. In our latest podcast episode, Candice Bryan Broe, my partner at Ready Steady LLC and I will take you on a journey into the spooky world…
Get Lost in Vermont – The Vermont Sasquash
Hey, let me tell you a story about the time I ran into the Vermont Sasquatch at the brewery in Middleton. I was just trying to grab some cheap brews when I heard a strange noise coming from the back of the brewery. Being the curious (and slightly inebriated) man that I am, I decided…
New Venture – Ready Steady! Marketing, Events & Coaching
A New Marketing and Events Firm for Good People We are excited to announce the launch of Ready Steady, a new marketing and events firm based in Vermont. Ready Steady was founded by Chris Rodgers and Candice Bryan Broe, two experienced professionals who are passionate about helping businesses and non-profits thrive. Ready Steady specializes in…
Tesla Y Review: 10 Things I Love and 10 Things I Wish Were Different
The Tesla WHAT I LOVE : THE INSTANT ACCELERATION I’m not talking about taking off at a red light in a race acceleration. Although that’s cool today, it’ll be pretty mundane in a few years. My favorite thing is how smoothly the Y can find its spot on the highway. Merging on a highway that’s…
The Tiny House that Could
Hey, guess what? We won a tiny but perfect house in a raffle held by an organization called Way of the Bard. The house was actually built by a group of teens with the help of a master craftsman, and the raffle was held to raise money for a trip to Wales, Iceland, and some…
Tesla Y – Three Month Review
Three months ago, a flatbed truck pulled into our quiet Vermont neighborhood just as we were finishing dinner, and everything changed. While a gruff trucker from Queens pulled the car off his vehicle, my kids did some sort of dance, and my wife and I watched amazed. We weren’t expecting a car for weeks, and…
Middletown Middle – Story Ten – The Replacement
“Follow the supernatural journey of Benjamin Brown as he becomes the janitor at Middletown Middle and must confront the ghost of the previous janitor, Chaska Washington. With the help of a sympathetic teacher, Benjamin must complete the tasks that the ghost was unable to finish in life and lay him to rest. But Benjamin’s journey as the school’s “doorkeeper” doesn’t end there, as he must continue to protect the school and its students from otherworldly threats for the rest of his lifetime. Will Benjamin be able to find his replacement before it’s too late? Read this eerie tale to find out.”
Middletown Middle – Spirit Week
May 2005 The State Robot Olympics is one day away, and the Middletown Middle robotics team has a problem: their robot isn’t working. It is also the school’s Spirit Week, so the eighth graders are distracted by silly hair, wacky socks, free snacks, and pep rallies. The four-student team has affixed the saw, attached the…