Curations from the Human Jungle
MUD SEASON ROMANCE Spenser Lewis. Learn more at spencerlewismusic.com I wrote this song thinking it would make me a household word. Is “obscure” a household word? By means of explanation, Ashley’s is, or was, a local watering hole in Randolph, Vermont. It was a place that regularly lived up to its reputation, exemplified by the... Continue Reading →
[This week is all about two things- maple syrup and mud. The two are irrevocably intertwined at this time of year in Vermont. SB SM] From my "Auto-biografitti:" That's when it all came together ... writing, woodstoves, and Vermont's crappy weather When I joined Vermont Castings in January, 1979 I had a customer service staff... Continue Reading →
The Outside Story By Declan McCabe When my sisters visit from Ireland, I try to play tour guide, but I’m occasionally at a loss for what to do next. During a visit in the late 1990s, my sister Grace said she would love to see a beaver. At that time, I lived close to a... Continue Reading →
That's a big fuckin' onion. FOR PETER GLAZEBROOK, THERE WAS one bright spot to 2020. A leek he entered into last year’s Mansfield Grow Show, which judges declared to be a monstrous four feet long, won him a new world record. “That makes 16 world records I’ve held over the years,” Glazebrook wrote to me recently,... Continue Reading →
[This is a review by SB Alec (Ridge Road SBs). It was the last film watched in person by the SB Film Society, a motley, but hirsute group that gathered sporadically to break up Vermont winters. SB SM] by Silverback Alec "Does Cutter’s Way test positive for noir? [Editor's note: The phrase "test positive" sure... Continue Reading →
[Silverback Jerry (Quaker SBs) has been a regular contributor to SD. He's the Baculum Bone guy who gets a kick out telling guests that the cocktails have a bear penis in them (that's "bear" penis, not "bare" penis, which actually would be pretty funny). This time he is back, confessing his fixation on professional women... Continue Reading →
SB Bennett in his new kitchen I’ve decided to retire this upcoming summer, and my self-appointed Life Coach (my retired younger brother) insisted that in preparation I create my personal “Retirement Playlist,” listing all the things I look forward to doing in retirement. It took me no time at all to craft a 3-page list,... Continue Reading →
He's better looking in real life John Quinney, retired in 2018 as the general manager of the Energy Co-op of Vermont, after a wide-ranging, 40-year career in sustainable business practices, marketing strategy, regenerative agriculture, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Previous to his work at the Co-op, John worked as a business development and marketing consultant... Continue Reading →
The Outside Story By Lee Emmons On Valentine’s Day, as I sat down to write, I noticed a burst of blue outside my upstairs window. Looking out with my binoculars, I counted six eastern bluebirds. Clustered on and below my suet feeders, they were a wonderfully pleasant surprise on a chilly February morning. As I... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite activities is having a small dinner gathering of 4 or so couples, and bringing up the subject of gender differences is the evolutionary roles of men and woman. It takes only a few minutes until the blood is boiling and the fur is flying. Always fun! In an artistic rendition of... Continue Reading →