Tag Archives: New England

Everyday Life

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

This time of the year most folks who visit the U.S. state of Vermont are on a leaf-peeping mission. However, there’s a little museum housed in an old barn that also deserves a detour.  The Museum of Everyday Life is … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving : The Real Deal

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

Today is the much loved and misunderstood holiday of Thanksgiving here in the former colonies. I can testify that the U.S. school systems almost always get it wrong when it comes to educating children about the historical roots of the … Continue reading →

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Total Eclipse of the Sun

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Here in North America, we are getting almost giddy about the upcoming solar eclipse which will occur on Monday, August 21, 2017. Unfortunately for me, my region of the U.S. will only be in a partial eclipse zone. Way back … Continue reading →

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