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Joseph Andriano
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Attorney | Educator | Former Vermont State Representative | Obie | VLS Alum | Community Radio Nerd | Co-op Aficionado

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When we brought our newborn daughter home from the hospital, we found this sign sitting at the end of our driveway.

It is incredible living in a community where people love and support you like this. It’s one of the things that makes our #Vermont community special.

Welcome home, Baby B!
A large, freestanding sign in the snow reads “WELCOME HOME BABY B” in bold black letters on a white background. The sign is positioned in front of a stately yellow Italianate house with white trim and a covered porch. A large tree stands to the right of the sign, and the ground is covered in snow. In the background, a road, a pedestrian crossing sign, and several houses are visible under an overcast sky.
February 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Five years ago, my wife and I visited California’s Wayfarers Chapel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. It beautifully blended architecture and nature, making the trees part of the sacred space. I feel lucky to have experienced it, as I recently learned it was disassembled due to mudslides.
A wide-angle view of the entrance to Wayfarers Chapel, a glass and wood church surrounded by towering trees. The entrance has large wooden doors set into a geometric glass structure, and the stone walls on either side are adorned with lush greenery. A plaque on the right identifies the location as Wayfarers Chapel, a national memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg. The interior of Wayfarers Chapel, looking down the center aisle toward the altar. The structure is made of glass panels framed by wooden beams, allowing natural light to flood the space. Rows of wooden pews line both sides of the aisle, and stone walls with greenery add to the chapel’s organic aesthetic. A close-up of the altar inside Wayfarers Chapel. The stone altar is adorned with white flowers and candles, and a golden cross sits at the center. The glass and wood architecture frames an open view of the trees and sky beyond. The steps leading up to the altar are engraved with the words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done.” People stand around the Wayfarers Chapel, a wood and glass building set in a grove of trees surrounded by grass lawns and stone paths.
February 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Fiery red #Vermont #sunset this evening.
A vibrant sunset with fiery orange, pink, and purple hues lighting up the sky. In the foreground, a large tree stands silhouetted, surrounded by a snowy yard with patches of grass showing through. Farm fields and distant hills extend into the horizon, and a few white houses with dark windows are scattered throughout the scene. The colors of the sunset create a dramatic and peaceful rural landscape.
January 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Happy new car day!

I can’t help but feel like owning a Buick is a really good personality fit for me somehow.
My wife and I smile for a selfie in front of our new white Buick SUV, with a gray building and other vehicles in the background. She is wearing a green sweater and I am dressed in a tan jacket, plaid scarf, and a tweed cap.
December 29, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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I’d never heard of Eno’s “Oblique Strategies” until I read the blurb in the New York Times I’ve shared below. I downloaded the app and it offers a unique approach to problem-solving. I’d love the actual deck but it’s $100 shipped!

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6739569502
Text which states: Pick a Card, Any Card Every morning, I choose a card from Oblique Strategies, a card set created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt in 1975 to help break creative blocks. Prompts range from "Use an old idea" to questions like "What would your closest friend do?" and occasionally surreal statements like "In total darkness, or in a very large room, very quietly." JACQUELINE BATES, PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR
December 26, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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Beautiful #winter day here in Jamaica, #Vermont.
A snowy landscape featuring a rustic barn with a slanted roof, partially open at the front. The sun is setting behind trees, casting warm light, while a wooden box sits in the foreground. Snow covers the ground and surrounding area.
December 25, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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Cozy Christmas morning in #Vermont.
A beautifully decorated Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments stands in a cozy living room. Piles of wrapped gifts are stacked beneath the tree, and a rocking chair is partially visible nearby. The room is dimly lit, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.
December 25, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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A #snow covered #Christmas Eve Morn in beautiful downtown Orwell, #Vermont.
A snowy scene featuring a church with clock tower in the background, partially obscured by falling snow. In the foreground, a gazebo decorated with lights and a Christmas tree, along with barren trees and snow-covered ground. Power lines are visible across the image. A winter scene featuring a tree with snow-covered branches, a white house, and a street with visible traffic signs. Snow blankets the ground, and some holiday decorations are hanging from the tree's branches. A wooden, two person swing hangs from one of the other branches. A yellow barn with white doors stands in a snowy landscape. Trees are bare in the background, and the scene is overcast, creating a serene winter atmosphere.
December 24, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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Two of my favorite #ornaments on my #ChristmasTree, both from the #Armenia fair trade foundation, HDIF!
A close-up of a decorated evergreen tree featuring a wooden ornament resembling a face, with a lace curtain and a stained glass window in the background. A colorful wooden ornament featuring a stylized bird design with vibrant colors such as blue, red, and green. The ornament is hanging from a branch of a pine tree.
December 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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#SantaClaus took a moment out of his busy schedule to stop by the Orwell Free Library in Orwell, #Vermont!
A person dressed as Santa Claus sits in a wooden chair. The Santa costume is red with white trim, and the individual has a fluffy white beard and glasses. In the background, festive decorations including a garland of colorful pom-poms and a small tree. A person dressed as Santa Claus sits in a wooden chair inside a room with large windows. It's snowing outside, and decorations, including a garland, are visible. A small Christmas tree is placed nearby.
December 21, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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#ChristmasTree decorated.
A decorated Christmas tree with twinkling lights and various ornaments is the focal point, surrounded by lace curtains. There is a patterned rug beneath the tree, and a box of "The Shining" board game is partially visible at the base. A colorful ornament featuring a black and white cat with large eyes and red wings, holding a fish. The ornament is decorated with a yellow banner that reads "Angel of Treats." It is hung on a green Christmas tree. A close-up view of a Christmas tree featuring a green cactus ornament and a gold spherical ornament, surrounded by lush green branches and string lights. A red Christmas ornament hangs from a tree, featuring a winter scene with two children playing in the snow. The ornament is labeled "Joseph" and "1990," with additional painted details of a school building and American flag in the background.
December 21, 2024 at 4:48 AM
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I am absolutely loving the 5x optical zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro.
A serene winter scene featuring a historic church with a white bell tower, black clock faces, and a weather vane on top, surrounded by snow-dusted trees. In the foreground, a festive gazebo is adorned with glowing Christmas lights and garlands, complementing the light layer of snow covering the ground. Power lines cut across the view, framing the peaceful, wintry setting. The muted colors of the snowy landscape contrast with the warm glow of the holiday lights, creating a charming and tranquil atmosphere.
December 20, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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Wham!’s Last Christmas currently sits at 4 (last week 3) in the Billboard Hot 100, which is painful and cruel to everyone doing #Whamageddon. #ChristmasMusic
Alt Text for Image: A graphic of the Billboard Current Hot 100 chart for the week ending December 21, 2024. The top 5 songs are dominated by Christmas music, indicated by small Santa hats next to each entry. The chart shows: 1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey (1994) 2. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee (1958) 3. “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms (1957) 4. “Last Christmas” by Wham! (1984) 5. “A Holly Jolly Christmas” by Burl Ives (1964) Non-holiday songs appear starting from position 6, including “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars and three songs by Kendrick Lamar.
December 18, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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At the end of the Snowflake Sale there’s a lot of stuff they need to get rid of. I’m proud to have walked away with…

THE SHINING BOARDGAME.

Yes, someone made a board game of The Shining and someone actually thought it was a good idea to donate it to an elementary school.

I will report back.
A close-up photo of a Christmas tree with green branches hanging low, partially covering a board game titled The Shining. The game box has bold red and orange artwork with the name “The Shining” in large white letters on the front. The box sits on a red and white tree skirt beneath the Christmas tree. A string of shiny red and gold star-shaped garland drapes across the box and branches, adding a festive touch. The wooden floor below completes the warm holiday setting.
December 16, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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Got the lights on the #Christmas tree. Ornaments tomorrow.
A beautifully lit Christmas tree stands in a nook in a cozy room. The tree is adorned with soft white lights that twinkle against its lush green branches. It sits atop a red tree skirt with a white border, placed on a wooden floor with a patterned rug underneath. The room has vintage charm, featuring floral wallpaper and lace curtains that frame large windows in the background. The space is dimly lit, with the glow of the tree as the primary source of light, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.
December 16, 2024 at 3:42 AM
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Beautiful #moonset behind the First Congregational Church of Orwell, #Vermont.
A scenic image of a historic church with a white steeple and red brick structure set against a backdrop of leafless trees at dawn. A glowing full moon rises beside the church steeple. Power lines stretch across the sky, and warm string lights hang in the foreground, illuminating a small portion of the park.
December 15, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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I think my fridge drain line is plugged. I give me 35% odds that the fridge is functional at the end of the day.

Thankfully it’s cold out.
The photo shows the interior of a partially disassembled refrigerator, revealing cooling coils, electrical wires, and connectors. There is a small amount of frost on one section and visible screw holes on the white plastic interior.
December 14, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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Impressive rainfall totals over #Vermont and the #NorthCountry yesterday. I haven’t heard any reports of flooding despite the heavy rain and snowpack melt. Things will trend a lot colder (particularly at night) until early next week when we go up the temperature rollercoaster again. #Weather #VTwx
North Country Storm Rainfall Map, December 12, 2024: A color-coded map shows rainfall totals across northern New York and Vermont. Rainfall ranges from less than 0.25 inches in green areas to over 3 inches in purple. Most eastern regions are red (2-3 inches), while western areas are yellow or green (under 1.5 inches). Data is from NOAA and NWS.
December 12, 2024 at 1:07 PM
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Concerning #Vermont #weather forecast. Heavy rain late tonight into Wed AM with ponding likely. Temps steady/rising during the day. Lull midday, then more heavy rain late. 1.5–2.5” rain plus snowmelt may cause flooding. By Thu AM, colder air brings quick snow change & slick travel. #VTwx
A weather map showing 36-hour precipitation forecasts for northeastern New York and Vermont, valid from December 10 to December 12, 2024. Colored regions range from green (lower precipitation) to yellow and orange (higher precipitation). Labels indicate amounts in inches for specific locations. A map highlighting potential snowmelt across northeastern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine through December 12, 2024. Colors represent snowmelt rates, ranging from green (minor, <0.50 inches/day) to red (rapid, >2.00 inches/day). Most of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are in orange and red zones, indicating significant to rapid snowmelt.
December 11, 2024 at 2:54 AM
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Horse chestnut tree decorated. #Christmas #ChristmasLights #Vermont #Snow
A snow-covered yard at night with a brightly lit tree branch decorated with glowing bulbs and colorful ornaments in the foreground. A large, warmly lit house with a porch and holiday lights is visible in the background. A snow-covered street at night featuring a tree branch adorned with glowing bulbs and ornaments. A two-story historic house with a porch sits in the background, softly illuminated by warm light. A snowy park scene at night with a tree branch decorated with hanging bulbs and colorful ornaments. Warm holiday lights illuminate a nearby town green, with a Christmas tree standing in a gazebo, creating a festive atmosphere. A snowy town square at night with soft lighting illuminating a tree decorated with glowing bulbs and ornaments in the foreground. In the background, a gazebo with holiday lights and a historic church tower softly lit by streetlights contribute to the peaceful winter scene. Tracks in the snow lead across the park, adding texture to the setting.
December 10, 2024 at 2:14 AM
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Somehow, this evening’s forecast for my location from NWS Burlington got even more complicated from when we checked in with it yesterday. #Weather #VTwx #Vermont
A screenshot from the National Weather Service that reads: Tonight Snow before 7pm, then snow and a chance of freezing rain between 7pm and 8pm, then snow and a chance of sleet and a chance of freezing rain between 8pm and 9pm, then freezing rain likely and a chance of sleet between 9pm and 10pm, then freezing drizzle likely between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain showers between 11pm and 1am, then a slight chance of drizzle between 1am and 3am, then a chance of rain showers between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
December 10, 2024 at 12:59 AM
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My local NWS forecast for Monday night is, shall we say, complicated. #Weather #VTwx
A screenshot of my local forecast, reading: Monday Night Snow before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 9pm, then freezing rain likely and a chance of snow between 9pm and 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
December 9, 2024 at 1:18 AM
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Lovely dedication of the new town benches and tables on the town green in Orwell, #Vermont this evening!
A church with a large clock tower stands behind a town green lit with Christmas lights and filled with people. A man speaks at the center of a group of people in the middle of a town green, some wearing Christmas attire and some holding instruments. A group of people mingle on a town green with a gazebo and Christmas lights. A town hall stands behind a group of people mingling at night on a town green.
December 6, 2024 at 1:34 AM
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I feel like seeing #LastChristmas show up as number 1 in #AppleMusic’s featured Holiday tracks may be the result of some people being less-than-cool about #whamageddon. #ChristmasMusic
A screenshot from Apple Music showing Wham’s Last Christmas as number one in the Holiday genre.
December 2, 2024 at 10:43 PM
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From NWS in Burlington, VT for Friday: “If your travel plans include driving along Highway 11 through southern St Lawrence County and areas to the south, travel will be difficult and possibly impossible at times.”

The graphic says it all.

#Weather #NYwx
A snowfall map with Watertown, NY getting 64.6 inches.
November 29, 2024 at 11:58 AM