Basque Philosopher
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Can you believe it? A Basque Philosopher who has a side gig as a rare book dealer. Anything is possible in Vermont! #StoweRareBooks
Six inches or more of snow on the ground. Then 50 degree temperatures for two days leaving slush on the ground. Below freezing temperatures overnight turning slush into slippery ice everywhere. Time to try out my new Icebug boots from Sweden with built in metal traction nubbies.
December 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Six inches or more of snow on the ground. Then 50 degree temperatures for two days leaving slush on the ground. Below freezing temperatures overnight turning slush into slippery ice everywhere. Time to try out my new Icebug boots from Sweden with built in metal traction nubbies.
It’s been snowing a wee bit . . .
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
It’s been snowing a wee bit . . .
Years ago my parents surprised me with the git of a Steinway piano. The piano has followed me from our family home in California to Stowe and now to a cabin in Adamant, Vermont. I had the piano refurbished and it is like having a new piano again. I had to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming
October 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Years ago my parents surprised me with the git of a Steinway piano. The piano has followed me from our family home in California to Stowe and now to a cabin in Adamant, Vermont. I had the piano refurbished and it is like having a new piano again. I had to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming
A day full of the colors of Fall here in Vermont with sunshine promised for later in the day to boot.
September 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A day full of the colors of Fall here in Vermont with sunshine promised for later in the day to boot.
Out for a row.
September 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Out for a row.
Jolly Roger ordered to be hoisted during raids on unsuspecting canoeists and kayakers on Vermont's ponds. Just acquired a used handmade wooden dory made by Lowell's Boat Shop which has been making dories since 1793. It can be configured as either a rowboat or sailboat. Arrr matey!
August 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Jolly Roger ordered to be hoisted during raids on unsuspecting canoeists and kayakers on Vermont's ponds. Just acquired a used handmade wooden dory made by Lowell's Boat Shop which has been making dories since 1793. It can be configured as either a rowboat or sailboat. Arrr matey!
Odie doing the "Indy 500" around the yard.
August 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Odie doing the "Indy 500" around the yard.
Where’s Odie? (a tribute to Where’s Pip?)
August 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Where’s Odie? (a tribute to Where’s Pip?)
Back from a week long rare book dealer seminar held at St. Olaf’s College. Great people, great course, learned a lot.
July 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Back from a week long rare book dealer seminar held at St. Olaf’s College. Great people, great course, learned a lot.
Let me introduce the newest member of the family, Odie. Technically, she will be arriving July 22nd but we've already had our first vet checkup with lots of treats.
July 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Let me introduce the newest member of the family, Odie. Technically, she will be arriving July 22nd but we've already had our first vet checkup with lots of treats.
This bears repeating.
June 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This bears repeating.
It just dawned on me that even during the winter I live on a dirt road a mere 10 minute walk to our little Adamant Coop and Post Office. Lucky me.
June 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It just dawned on me that even during the winter I live on a dirt road a mere 10 minute walk to our little Adamant Coop and Post Office. Lucky me.
Went to my 50th college reunion and had a good time. Who knew?
May 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Went to my 50th college reunion and had a good time. Who knew?
Last few days spent at Manchester in the Mountains Chamber Music Workshop as a violinist.
May 19, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Last few days spent at Manchester in the Mountains Chamber Music Workshop as a violinist.
The woodpile needs attention. Nice little stacks would be preferable to this:
May 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The woodpile needs attention. Nice little stacks would be preferable to this:
Confession: I find myself frequently imagining living the life of a vagabond flamenco dancer, and traveling the countryside in my sheepwagon pulled along by draft horses.
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Confession: I find myself frequently imagining living the life of a vagabond flamenco dancer, and traveling the countryside in my sheepwagon pulled along by draft horses.
I moved to the woods to be closer to dragons . . .
April 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I moved to the woods to be closer to dragons . . .
One more dragon at the cabin.
April 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
One more dragon at the cabin.
My new Vermont Castings cast iron wood stove. Just in time for Spring! (I know, bad timing, but it snowed just a couple of days ago giving me the opportunity to fire her up.)
April 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
My new Vermont Castings cast iron wood stove. Just in time for Spring! (I know, bad timing, but it snowed just a couple of days ago giving me the opportunity to fire her up.)
The Bouquinistes: "The green boxes you see today were standardized in the late 19th century. Each box must measure a specific size (2 meters long and 75 cm high) and is painted in a regulation shade of green."
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Bouquinistes: "The green boxes you see today were standardized in the late 19th century. Each box must measure a specific size (2 meters long and 75 cm high) and is painted in a regulation shade of green."
Dragon's Lair here in Adamant, Vermont.
March 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Dragon's Lair here in Adamant, Vermont.
Here is a hint.
March 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Here is a hint.