Robin, Author at Vermont Maturity

October 7, 20200

Random Musings to a Spectacular Sunset

I was interrupted, again, by a remarkable sunset the other evening. It had bright golds, oranges, and reds, violets and purples, all against a da

October 6, 20200

That you need a doctor — or a team of them — on your side as you age is not news. Even if you've been one of the lucky ones who've hardly ever ne

October 5, 20200

What is it with paper and plastic bags? Even though millions of them are tossed into the waste stream or somehow get tangled in the trees along i

October 2, 20200

In the last few months, many of us have found ourselves video-conferencing for the first time. Whether it’s Zoom, FaceTime, Duo, or some other pl

October 1, 20200

What’s more stressful than the idea of spending a week in jail; for 1 of 10 Americans, moving and selling a home is considered more stressful than ja

September 30, 20200

Raking fall leaves can seem like a chore and a never-ending one, at that. Reduce time and effort spent managing fall leaves by putting this valuable

September 29, 20200

You’ve probably seen the statistics: food scraps and yard debris make up nearly 1/4 of a typical Vermont family’s waste; at restaurants and cafet

September 28, 20200

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all of us have considered health-related issues. But for people facing a serious, chronic illness

September 25, 20200

Massive job losses, a volatile stock market and low interest rates caused by the coronavirus pandemic has caused many cash-strapped retirees to c

September 24, 20200

Champlain Tours has taken the risk out traveling and is receiving reservations for the 2021 and 2022 travel seasons in record numbers. With the u