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From the Publisher
If The Mountain Could Speak
If the mountain could speak, perhaps it would say… It’s winter at Stratton—my favorite time of year. Everything is so busy from morning to night, always in the best condition and ready for you to enjoy. I AM THE MOUNTAIN…
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Be Present. It’s a Gift.
In our busy lives, we hold multitasking in high esteem. Remember, to be present—it’s a gift. The team at Stratton Magazine wishes you all a happy, healthy, and meaningful holiday…
Features and Stories
Fall For It
Autumn in Vermont appears with a very clear demarcation—the leaves suddenly turn and the evenings rapidly chill. As I write this, it is early August. Back-to-school ads are on TV and everyone is already echoing “I can’t believe the summer is over…”
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On the Waterfront
We had daily swim instruction and donned orange life vests as we climbed into canoes or kayaks or stood in line waiting to check out our sailboats. We fished, and I remember the thrill of catching one, and a large one at that. Those memories are some of my finest…
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First Words
As we begin a new year, we have all undoubtedly thought about our resolutions. What is my path for the new year? What can I do to better myself? What can I do to help improve the lives of those around me or the world at large?…
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Thankful
In this holiday issue, Stratton Magazine speaks of freedom, traditions and family, the bonds we create, and all that we can do to care for one another. The Mountain Media family wishes you a healthy and happy holiday season…
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A New Leaf
Turning a new leaf is always a sign of something new and better to come. As summer fades, and our green mountains turn to a mosaic of breathtaking colors “an awesome new era for Stratton Mountain and Southern Vermont is beginning”…
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The Art of Summer
Being creative provides us with the ability, or at least the possibility, of taking our thoughts and making them a reality. The process often starts with us saying, “I have an idea.” Here in Manchester and the Mountains creativity is rich and abundant. There are many among us who have that knack–the ability to innovate, communicate, collaborate, and execute…
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Area Guide To Manchester And The Mountains Is Now Manchester Life
Manchester’s Mountain Media announces the production of a new publication to showcase the beauty, lifestyle, and community of the Manchester area. Manchester Life is slated to feature the vibrant breadth of activities, arts, dining, shopping and recreation choices available to all. It will illustrate to visitors the opportunities and treasures unique to the area as well as provide a window into the lifestyle and spirit of the community.
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Embracing Winter
Every year, just as soon as the snowflakes start falling, I recall my early years growing up in northeastern Pennsylvania west of the Poconos. We only enjoyed winter when we had occasional snow days and went sledding in the local park. Fast forward, to the present. For my family and me, winter is not only “occasionally” enjoyed, it is a cherished and celebrated time. As temperatures fall and winter rolls in…
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Traditions
We are pleased to present our first-ever Holiday issue. In these pages we extend wishes for the coming year from a few of our spiritual leaders, and share New Year’s resolutions from some of our marketing partners.
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Moving In
The air has already begun to turn crisp here in Manchester and the Mountains, but our adventures continue.
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A Glimpse of Things to Come
On behalf of all Stratton Magazine readers, I am extending the warmest thanks and best wishes to Lee Romano for his many years of dedication and endless contributions to this fine publication and our community. Also my personal thanks for passing the baton to me. It is an honor and privilege to be the new publisher of Stratton Magazine. Here’s a glimpse of some things to come.
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The Silver King
He is the furthest thing from a farmer. But he picked up a bad case of the tractor virus and there is this large meadow on his property that needs mowing once a year … and, well, you know.
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Autumn Departures
The geese have a long flight ahead of them so maybe they are calling to reassure each other and keep their spirits up. “Just another thousand miles, bro. We’ll make it. Piece of cake. Then it will be all clear ground with no snow and corn lying around everywhere.”
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Summer in the Slow Lane
I remember leaving the house during the summer and going out in to what we called “the woods,” and just wandering or playing some sort of made up game with my friends and, then, sitting under a tree with a book and reading.
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A Few Kind Words for the Dandelion
Where you are happy to spend vast amounts of money and time cultivating daffodils for their yellow flowers, you will likewise exert yourself and open your checkbook to be rid of dandelions.
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From The Editors
“ We still are all about a special place and the people here and a way of living and looking at life. We’ve always done that. And we still do.”
– Lee Romano,
Publisher
