Scenes from the Fairbanks Museum
In early February, on a cloudy, chilly Monday, Thomas and I made our way through the winding roads of Vermont to visit the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury.
Scenes from The Museum of Everyday Life, Glover, Vermont
On a cold and cloudy Monday morning in February 2023, Tom and I decided to take a day trip to Glover, Vermont to check out The Museum of Everyday Life. When we arrived after a three-hour trip, it appeared a small, unassuming outbuilding, but inside were a grand variety of obscure curiosities. I’ve never seen so […]
As the Maples Begin to Change Their Wardrobes – Photophile Musings
It’s the coming of autumn here in Central Vermont, but the leaves aren’t quite yet falling down. But, the trees are already beginning to change color, especially the sugar maples. This is one of my favorite times of the year as a record hot summer here in the Northeast finally gives way to soft, refreshing […]
Coney Orange – Photophile Musings
This photograph is an orange coneflower that grows on our property in Vermont. While it was taken in more of an artistic style, this photo was taken specifically to be cataloged on a website which tracks wildlife and plant life around the world. However, the app turned out to have a nasty community, and after […]
Photophile Musings – The Sparkle Barn
The Sparkle Barn in Wallingford, Vermont is a great shop with tons of artistic handcrafted gifts nested inside an 1800’s dairy barn. My favorite products there are the wide selection of both softbound and hardbound journals. I bought just one today, but there’s little doubt I’ll be returning soon for more! You can also shop […]
View From the Vanderbilt’s Backyard – Photophile Musings
This is one of the few photos that I took at the Vanderbilt Mansion Historic Site in the mansion’s backyard on August 21, 2021. While this was a great shot across the river behind the house, I didn’t get many other photos in the area. That’s because people were literally using both the front and […]
Atop Whiteface Mountain – Photophile Musings
This photograph is from the Whiteface Mountain Road in New York State. While it offers great views, the road was so busy that day, it was very difficult to stop and take very many photos. At the summit, the gift shop was nothing special and overpriced. The main attraction was the stairs leading up to […]
Schroon Lake Wildflower – Photophile Musings
This Tree and the Tales it Could Tell – Photophile Musings
This photo of an unusual tall tree was taken on the grounds of the Vanderbilt National Monument, August 21, 2021
Setting Down to Type a Masterpiece – Photophile Musings
When I was younger, I actually owned a vintage typewriter; I believe it formerly belonged to a family member. It was painted a pale green, and I can’t recall the brand, but it actually still worked. In the late 90’s, though, it was impossible to acquire a new ribbon for it. Nowadays, they actually produce […]