Montpelier, like a lot of major cities, is located along a river. The Winooski River, deriving its name from the Abenaki word for “where the wild onion grows,” is a vital 90-mile waterway in Vermont, flowing from the Cabot area to Lake Champlain. It shaped the regionβs history by powering early sawmills and textile industries, most notably through Ira Allen’s […]
April 22, 2026
After a brief respite to post some pretty Easter pictures, I’m back to writing about my favorite state, Vermont. Yes, Montpelier, Vermont is the state capital, but even so, I saw some interesting live animals on my walks around the local neighborhoods. Yes, I know deer are everywhere, even in the built-up suburb where I […]
April 15, 2026
Our little guy, Toby, has gotten into spring mode with his garden. Love the pretty daffodils, hyacinths and basil shoots. If you look closely you can see a little gold finch at the bird feeder on the far right. Spring is definitely here! What signs of spring have you noticed?
April 8, 2026
It is Easter and it’s time for the annual Peep post. π And, as an extra bonus, a cute picture of a Vermont cow, dressed up as an Easter bunny. You all probably know that I love chipmunks and Peeps, but did you also know that I love cows? I have a field day when […]
April 1, 2026
Not only were there lots of interesting animal sculptures in downtown Montpelier, but there were also lots of interesting sights. Here’s a view of the downtown. I just love all the old brick buildings. And speaking of old, here is a building sign that has been around since 1890! Montpelier is quirky and I love […]
April 29, 2026
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