Alice, As a fellow outdoor writer (although likely not quite as accomplished as you) I read this piece with such joy that a Southern gal could find some redeeming value in our state and it's people. I have been a waterfowl, turkey and ice fishing guide for 28 years and an outdoor writer for 22. I enjoyed hearing about your connection to Emily. I could feel that the connection that my wife loves to tease me about is truly a sign of admiration for anyone who is whacky enough to revel in our winters. She is a 9th generation Vermonter whose family goes back to our founding fathers, Seth Warner and Ethan Allen - the original Green Mountain Boys who formed the militia that defined our state's bold independence. I so thoroughly enjoyed your piece that, as I read through your archives, I would be honored to meet you one day - as long as you don't make me eat grits!
Come on, now. Grits are delicious! Seriously though, Vermont is gorgeous and I had no idea there was so much history and culture. Just goes to prove I should get out more.
Makes me want to visit Vermont again. I traveled there years ago to the city of Burlington and was struck by the beauty and green, hilly landscape. The people were darned welcoming too. Sounds like your trip was a success!
Good people everywhere, Alice… even in Massachusetts!
In all seriousness, glad you enjoyed your time in New England. Having grown up in Florida (the part that has butter grits and fried chicken recipes to hand down) and now living up North, I’ve come to appreciate the seasons, insulated boots, and a 800-fill down jacket.
I'll admit that there are some beautiful places, as well as beautiful people, above that pesky Mason Dixon Line. But I do enjoy Southern "winters," if you can really call them that.
Alice, As a fellow outdoor writer (although likely not quite as accomplished as you) I read this piece with such joy that a Southern gal could find some redeeming value in our state and it's people. I have been a waterfowl, turkey and ice fishing guide for 28 years and an outdoor writer for 22. I enjoyed hearing about your connection to Emily. I could feel that the connection that my wife loves to tease me about is truly a sign of admiration for anyone who is whacky enough to revel in our winters. She is a 9th generation Vermonter whose family goes back to our founding fathers, Seth Warner and Ethan Allen - the original Green Mountain Boys who formed the militia that defined our state's bold independence. I so thoroughly enjoyed your piece that, as I read through your archives, I would be honored to meet you one day - as long as you don't make me eat grits!
Come on, now. Grits are delicious! Seriously though, Vermont is gorgeous and I had no idea there was so much history and culture. Just goes to prove I should get out more.
Makes me want to visit Vermont again. I traveled there years ago to the city of Burlington and was struck by the beauty and green, hilly landscape. The people were darned welcoming too. Sounds like your trip was a success!
Good people everywhere, Alice… even in Massachusetts!
In all seriousness, glad you enjoyed your time in New England. Having grown up in Florida (the part that has butter grits and fried chicken recipes to hand down) and now living up North, I’ve come to appreciate the seasons, insulated boots, and a 800-fill down jacket.
I'll admit that there are some beautiful places, as well as beautiful people, above that pesky Mason Dixon Line. But I do enjoy Southern "winters," if you can really call them that.