Photophile Musings: Tom in the Rocks
The Mount Zion Minor trail inside Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park in Vermont isn’t one of the most challenging hikes that you’ll find in a state park. But, it’s certainly one of the more rewarding hikes Tom and I have had in our time together so far. At the top of the trail, there is […]
Photophile Musings: Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park in Vermont
On May 25, 2021, Thomas Slatin and I paid a visit to one of the newest state parks in Vermont called Taconic Mountains Ramble. Not only is the entry free, but it’s one of the more impressive state parks she and I have personally seen – and we have been to many in the Northeast […]
Retreat Tower, Brattleboro, Vermont
This photo of the Retreat Tower in Brattleboro, Vermont was taken by me on May 22, 2021. The Tower was built in 1887 as part of the Brattleboro Retreat, a mental health institution which still exists today.
West Dummerston Covered Bridge – Photophile Musings
These photos of the West Dummerston Covered Bridge in Dummerston, Vermont were taken by Amelia Phoenix Desertsong on May 22, 2021. On TripAdvisor, this covered bridge is considered #1 of the 8 things to do in Dummerston, VT. It was built in 1872 and connects Vermont Route 30 to Camp Arden Road. In 1973, it […]
Out of Focus
Being fuzzy and out of focus is not a new thing for me, nor is it new for many people. As I sit here, typing away at my keyboard, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information that bombards us every day. From news articles to social media updates, our world […]
If They Hate It, You’re Doing Something Right
Creativity can be a fickle thing. At times, you will get stuck on one idea and keep turning it over in your mind. Then, you’ll think you have a great idea, but for one reason or another, it’s shot down and you never return to it. Let me tell you something: If they hate it, […]
Words and Ideas
Sometime ago, I began work on what would become a series of articles entitled “The Beauty of Ideas.” While that series itself never came to fruition, there were parts of these brainstorms that yielded some highly intellectual fruits. One major breakthrough I had was just how words and ideas are interwoven, however imperfect their union […]
Websites as Living Organisms
One of my favorite things about online publishing is that what’s posted online isn’t written in stone. A major drawback of traditional publishing is that once something is in print, it’s out there forever, immutable without the release of another edition. One common example of this drawback with traditional printing is how school textbooks must […]
When I Got a Moment to Breathe
At most points in my life, I haven’t written nearly as much as I would like. There are always other things to accomplish in life getting in the way. So, whenever I get a moment to breathe, I think a lot about where I am as a writer. That train of thought necessarily leads me […]
Do I Have an Irrational Love of Adverbs?
While undertaking a massive project rewriting my old academic papers, I discovered my love of adverbs has not faltered through the years. Without a doubt, I’m a far better writer a decade on after writing many of these pieces I’ve been working on. To assist my rewriting work, I’ve been using the wonderful Hemingway App […]