Tag Archives: music

Back to Wonderful Vermont

Posted on August 23, 2017 by marigold

To paraphrase Garrison Keillor, it’s been a not- so- quiet few weeks in Manchester, VT where I rented a house. The place is incredibly comfortable but has the look of “designed by the cat, built by Grandma”—eight chairs where four … Continue reading →

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Olé!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by marigold

A friend is a flamencist, (I know this isn’t an actual word; the correct term is closer to flamenco aficionado but so what?)  Said friend really loves the art, an involvement she shared with her late husband. She took me … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Nose to the Grindstone

Posted on August 25, 2014 by marigold

After a visit to the grist mill in Weston, VT, I now know this is a phrase to be taken literally, urging the miller to lean in frequently to sniff. A burning smell meant that the mill stones were grinding … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Called Little Buttercup

Posted on January 21, 2013 by marigold

My father and his brother were huge Gilbert and Sullivan fans and started me off young at performances at the Jan Hus House (still there.) I learned the music and was thrilled that my camp always put on a G … Continue reading →

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