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Vermont – Hartland Diner

October 7, 2026

One of the many things I love about Vermont is the quirky finds. Right in downtown Hartland, there is the Hartland Diner. It is a cool, retro place that we just had to try. You feel like you are going back in time when you enter the diner. I just love the squiggle design on […]

Vermont – Farm animals

September 30, 2026

Of course a place called, “Fat Sheep Farm and Cabins” will have farm animals. As expected, they have sheep. Ken and I had fun watching the “running of the sheep.” Every morning, the sheep, followed by the farm hand and the dog, Coco, would run by our cabin to their field down the hill. They […]

Vermont – Down on the Farm

September 23, 2026

Mr. Ken and I decided to explore a different area of Vermont for a change. We had the wonderful opportunity to stay at Fat Sheep Farm and Cabins in Hartland Vermont. Fat Sheep Farm & Cabins is a 60-acre working farm and lodging destination located in Hartland Vermont. Established in 2017, it offers an authentic, […]

Montpelier VT – Random pictures

August 19, 2026

As you can tell by my many blog posts about Montpelier Vermont, I took lots of pictures. It is so easy to do with one’s cell phone, even for someone like me who usually ends up taking a picture of my shoes instead. 🙂 The Vermont History Museum is right next to the state capital. […]

Montpelier VT – State Fair More Sights and Eats

July 29, 2026

State Fairs are wonderful examples of Americana. I just loved this message on the back window of a car in the parking lot. God Bless America and our Veterans! Not only were there live animals at the fair, but also sculpted ones. I really wanted to buy this moose and take him home to put […]

Montpelier VT – State Fair Sights and History

July 22, 2026

There was a lot more to the Rutland State Fair than cute cows and goats. Even the road there was an adventure. I just love riding around Vermont, everywhere you drive, you see rolling green hills. Hah, I guess that is why they call it the Green Mountain State. Here the view as we drove […]

Montpelier VT – State Fair Cows and Goats!

July 15, 2026

Mr. Ken and I were lucky to attend the Vermont State Fair, held in Rutland, VT. The Vermont State Fair is an agricultural fair managed by The Rutland County Agricultural Society. The first Vermont State Fair took place in 1846, making it one of the oldest state fairs in the United States. Originally named the […]

Montpelier VT – Burlington Part 2

July 1, 2026

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My very favorite thing to do when visiting a new city, is to walk around it. I think it’s the best way to see things and absorb the culture. Burlington is a cultural center for Vermont. There is artwork all over the city. Here is just one example, a pretty blue bird painted on the […]

Montpelier VT – Burlington Part 1

June 24, 2026

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Montpelier is pretty close to Burlington, 40 miles away. Although “pretty close” in Vermont has a very different meaning than “pretty close” in Massachusetts. But, we didn’t mind driving the distances because the roads are so scenic, with lots of pretty mountains in the distance. Burlington, Vermont, was chartered in 1763 and quickly grew from […]

Montpelier VT – Food Scene

June 17, 2026

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No, this isn’t a post about the Montpelier restaurants, although they were good too. When we go away, we love staying at Airbnbs since we have our own kitchen. We eat breakfast at the place. We then go out exploring for the day, stopping to have a nice lunch out somewhere. By evening, we are […]