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Montpelier VT – Winooski River Scene

April 29, 2026

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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 region’s history by powering early sawmills and textile industries, most notably through Ira Allen’s […]

Montpelier VT – Live Animal Scenes

April 22, 2026

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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 […]

The joy of spring flowers

April 15, 2026

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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?

Happy Easter and Happy Spring!

April 8, 2026

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It is Easter and it’s time for the annual Peep post. πŸ™‚ 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 […]

Montpelier VT – Downtown Scenes

April 1, 2026

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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 […]