“I had an idyllic notion that the world was greener and lovelier in another place or time.”
Words by Brett Ann Stanciu
Photography by Dylan Griffin
All in Folk
In the Sugarhouse
Words and Photography by James Chandler
It’s March and the sap is flowing.
The New Nordic Farms
Words by Richard Morin
Photography by Oliver Parini
“What makes Vermont so special are the open spaces and the active use of the land.”
Today's Vermont: Hunkering Down
Words by Tim Patterson
Photography by Caleb Kenna
The autumnal slowdown that coincides with the end of Vermont’s fall foliage season comes as a welcome respite.
Postcard from Hardwick: The Old Pest House
Words by Brett Ann Stanciu
Photography by Molly Stanciu
“Put on your mask, folks, and walk around. In the scheme of things, what’s a little more inconvenience?”
The Day I Burned the Piano
Words by Ted Page
Photography by Nathanael Asaro
“I can understand why these spirits never left. It’s a really nice place to stay.”
Today's Vermont: Close to Home
Words by Tim Patterson
Photography by Dylan Griffin
Is there a place far away from Vermont that you feel connected to these days?
Today's Vermont: When Mountains Disappear
Words by Tim Patterson
Photography by Dylan Griffin
“Whether it’s the sudden end of a steady job, the cancellation of an annual tradition, or the disappearance of cows from a family farm, this is a year of disorienting loss.”
Stepping into the Fray: A new generation of Vermonters run for state office
Words by Liz Schroeter Courtney
“Anyone paying attention to American politics these past few years should recognize the swell of young people, women, and people of color stepping up to run for office . . . “
Today's Vermont: Bigger Than Texas
Words by Tim Patterson
Photography by Nathanael Asaro
“ The creases and corners of Vermont’s landscape create an enormous amount of space for ecological and cultural diversity to thrive.”
Today's Vermont: Summer 2020
Words by Tim Patterson
Artwork by Bread and Puppet
“There is an urgent need for Vermonters who believe in freedom and unity to take a stand against the forces of white supremacy, and unequivocally declare that Black Lives Matter.”
Waiting to Grow
Words by Liz Schroeter Courtney
Photography by Dylan Griffin
“May in Vermont always stretches on colder and longer than I expect it to.”
Today's Vermont: Tough Plants and Loud Birds
Words by Tim Patterson
Photography by Dylan Griffin
“There is still that familiar and persistent feeling of anxiety in the air, the impulse to be productive, and the fear of falling behind, but there is also a growing awareness of a new paradigm being born.”
Postcard from Hardwick: Which Way Forward
By Brett Ann Stanciu
Photography by Molly Stanciu
“Hard times have come and gone and come again.”
The Man Who Smells Like Death
Words by Ted Page
Photography by Carolinne Griffin
”Then he starts saying things that are so strange, even coming from the Man Who Smells Like Death . . .”
Today’s Vermont: Extraordinary Times
Words by Tim Patterson
Photography by Raissa Venables
“Wherever you are, now is the time to dig in.”
Postcard from Hardwick: Home
Words by Brett Ann Stanciu
Photography by Dylan Griffin
“Is the world falling apart, or merely crumbling a bit at the edges? “
Becoming the Village Crier
Words and Photography by Sue Schlabach
“Since my mom’s death in November I’ve missed her immeasurably. And now, in this time of international crisis, I need her creativity and optimism.”
Co-Working Together
Words by Liz Schroeter Courtney
Photography by Dylan Griffin
“As more remote workers migrate to the Green Mountains, a new industry is starting to bloom in Vermont: co-working spaces.”
Today’s Vermont: March—A Cold and Impatient Lion
Words by Tim Patterson
Artwork by Richard Morin
“This year Town Meeting Day happened to fall on Super Tuesday.”