Thriving in Unique Landscapes: A Guide for Small Businesses in Burlington, Vermont

The fallacy of Burlington’s population density lies in the misguided belief that it can replicate the business dynamics of more densely populated areas. The reality is that Burlington’s population density, while lower than that of comparable cities in New Jersey and Massachusetts, offers its unique set of opportunities and challenges.

Don’t Sleep on the Berlin Farmers Market

Berlin Farmers Market is a true South Jersey gem – it’s been around since 1940, when it was originally used as an auction site for local farmers to sell their livestock and produce. But the townsfolk soon realized that bidding on cows and corn wasn’t quite as exciting as they had hoped, so in 1960,…

A Day in the Life: Exploring the Wonders of Shelburne Museum with Julian

There is an indefinable magic that pervades certain places, making them feel like they are set apart from the world, living and breathing snapshots of times long past. The Shelburne Museum in Vermont is one such place. My son Julian and I have often found ourselves losing hours in the hallowed rooms and gorgeous outdoor…

Is HBO, a Surprising Necessary Art Form, Dying?

After watching “The Sopranos” for the third time, I’m still trying to figure out what the show was about. It’s not about the mafia; it’s mostly about mortality. The mortality of human life, the death of America in its banal suburbs, and how humans react to circumstances. By the end, it included us all as…