I’m supporting Chris Bray for Lt. Governor in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. He’s my state representative and so it was with initial dismay that I heard he was running for statewide office, but in the end I understand his decision. He wants to be able to devote himself full time to representing the people of Vermont, and he will be excellent in his new role, serving the entire state. I won’t so much be losing a great...

A group I’m involved with, the Green Mountain Gamers is hosting a Fall game-day. I don’t think I can say it any better than one of our driving forces, Tyler Dion who writes: “It’s time to say goodbye to summer and Aloha to fall! And what better way to do that than by playing games! So, bust out your favorite games and colorful cabana wear for a day of gaming in Lyndonville, Vermont.” Date: September 18, ...

This is a letter I wrote to the editor of the Addison Independent, the best local newspaper in Vermont. It was published on August 16, 2010. To The Editor Incumbent Vermont State Senator Harold Giard is running for re-election in the Democratic primary, and I ask Addison County and Brandon voters to write in his name. Senator Giard has been a staunch supporter of the issues near and dear to the hearts of Democratic voters, backing Marriage...

Americana, alt-country, etc. It’s a kind of music I grew to know through the albums of people like James McMurtry and Steve Earle. For me, a defining characteristic of this genre is that it seems to wander between folk, country and rock: one track will be a fine example of upbeat country and the next would fit in fine from an indie rock band. Today I’ve been playing a very fine album by Samantha Crain, of whom I’ve...

This election cycle, I’ll be working to get Spence Putnam elected to the Vermont House of representatives. If elected, he will be replacing Chris Bray, who represented our district well, but is running for Lt. Governor. Spence, a familiar face to anyone who pays attention to Addison County politics, is a resident of Weybridge where he serves as both Town Moderator and School Moderator. He has a firm commitment to progressive change:...

The Green Mountain Gamer’s, a group I helped found, is holding it’s first annual Game ‘n’ Grill on Jun 19th in Essex. It will be held at the Essex Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd, Essex, VT, to be exact from 10AM to 10PM. I will be teaching Tigris and Euphrates and hoping to get in on some good Dominion Action. A friend is bringing Italia, and I hope to have time for that as well. Fun!

The Vergennes Lion’s Club is following up their successful Reflections On Vergennes fundraiser with one involving clocks.It’s About Time will count on artists from the Addison County community to decorate clock faces. The Lions will then supply the guts. I of course being the Vergennes Lions web-lackey provide the website. All in a good cause!