Monthly Archives: May 2008

Church Street is one of the great people-watching venues in Vermont. It is also one of the best spots to park yourself and eavesdrop. The following are actual, unedited snippets of conversation I heard a few Fridays ago, when I … Continue reading →

Last month, Louise W. Hutchins passed away in Bristol at the age of 89. I hadn’t seen Louise since the spring of 2006, but I thought of her often and felt a distinct connection to her. Why? It was from … Continue reading →

My father had a pretty good relationship with his mother-in-law. He called her Fat Irene. And just so I am clear about this, he called her Fat Irene to her face. Now Irene Nelson Zibelli was by no means obese. … Continue reading →