The Vermont Housing Improvement Program (VHIP) 2.0: Vermont has a problem. There are way more folks that want to live here than available housing. Any available housing is priced double what it should be considering Vermonters overall earn less for the same work. If you guess that would lead to higher homeless and housing insecurity…
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The Mysterious Potato Island : Retelling its Peculiar History
A few years ago I wrote this story about Tsar Island Then it went on Spotify Today Tiktok @christorychannel Do you know the tale of Tsar’s Island and who its most famous resident was? #historical #historicalfiction #dankmemes #vermonttiktok #booktok ♬ Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono – moshimo sound design christopherChristopher lives in…
Hiram Hootshaw put the Fab Back into Fatality
In 1901, Vermont’s most wanted export was not timber or syrup, but a mortuary cosmetologist named Hiram Hootshaw. Though his true name was Samuel Nottingham, an escaped convict who fled to Vermont and assumed a new identity. Nottingham had been convicted as a grave robber, ironically foreshadowing his future talents. Hootshaw had a gift –…
Discover the Beauty and Charm of Lake Carmi State Park in Vermont
We camped at Lake Carmi last weekend, which is a Vermont State park. You may not be familiar with the park and the lake so I’m going to lead off with 10 facts about it. -Lake Carmi is the fourth largest natural lake located entirely in Vermont at 285 acres. – The lake was created from…
The Digital Nomad’s Guide to Working Remotely in Burlington, VT
One of the perks of being a Freelancer or a Work from Homer is you don’t really need to work from home. If you’re visiting or traveling through Burlington, Vermont, this charming small city on Lake Champlain has plenty of great spots to park yourself and get some remote work done. Here are a few…
Lost in Vermont: The Mini Museum of Museums is Mega Weird
Lost in Vermont is a series of immaginary places that don’t actually exist but somehow feel like they do. They are all located in the Vermont that lives in your mind. If you want to see something really wiggy and wild and maybe a little illegal go to the brand-new Vermont Museum of Museums stat. …
Get Lost: Vermont’s Reenactment Inception
I’ve an incredible “true” tale from Vermont’s storied history to share! Picture it – the autumn of 1862 in the Champlain Valley, leaves all aflutter in brilliant hues of amber, crimson and gold. A merry band of history enthusiasts, some dozen strong, have gathered atop Scoot Hill for a two-celebration to proudly commemorate a centennial…
Strategies for Small Businesses to Thrive in Vermont: Navigating a Unique Market
Last week, I wrote about trying not to fool ourselves into believing Vermont, specifically Burlington and its surrounding area is more populous than it actually is. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start your business but its unique demographic and economic landscape requires a nuanced understanding of the local market and a strategy tailored to its…
Thriving in Unique Landscapes: A Guide for Small Businesses in Burlington, Vermont
The fallacy of Burlington’s population density lies in the misguided belief that it can replicate the business dynamics of more densely populated areas. The reality is that Burlington’s population density, while lower than that of comparable cities in New Jersey and Massachusetts, offers its unique set of opportunities and challenges.
A Day in the Life: Exploring the Wonders of Shelburne Museum with Julian
There is an indefinable magic that pervades certain places, making them feel like they are set apart from the world, living and breathing snapshots of times long past. The Shelburne Museum in Vermont is one such place. My son Julian and I have often found ourselves losing hours in the hallowed rooms and gorgeous outdoor…