LOOK AROUND CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT: Book Recommendation

LOOK AROUND CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT, published in 1976, is a compilation of all of their Look Around series of booklets. It was released as a limited edition book with only 500 books produced. If you’re interested in the history of assorted buildings around Chittenden County in Vermont, then you’ll likely LOVE this book! I highlyContinue reading “LOOK AROUND CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT: Book Recommendation”

Snow Squall: Vermont Style!

Earlier on Sunday, February 27, 2022, there were severe weather alerts for snow squalls. Definition of snow squall from Wikipedia : “A snowsquall, or snow squall, is a sudden moderately heavy snowfall with blowing snow and strong, gusty surface winds. It is often referred to as a whiteout and is similar to a blizzard butContinue reading “Snow Squall: Vermont Style!”

WINTER SNOWSTORM OAKLEY IN VERMONT STUPID DRIVER EDITION!

Today’s video includes not only the Oakley winter snowstorm from yesterday, but also the stupid driver who chose to drive so fast that his car’s back end fishtailed all over the place! I can only hope he got a ticket for driving like that. Winter snowstorm Oakley is expected to cover northern and central VermontContinue reading “WINTER SNOWSTORM OAKLEY IN VERMONT STUPID DRIVER EDITION!”

WINTER SNOWSTORM OAKLEY IN VERMONT!

Winter snowstorm Oakley is expected to cover northern and central Vermont with 6-12″ of snow today. The winter storm warning is in effect until 10 pm. There is ICE beneath that snow! Be extra careful, if you need to go out. I fell HARD as I walked. And YES, I still hurt from my slip.

EMPTY: South Burlington Aubuchon Hardware Store!

In today’s video, I am showing you the empty space of what has been the Aubuchon Hardware store in South Burlington, Vermont. 🙁 I still miss my hardware store. I do travel to the one in Shelburne, but only if I must go down there anyway. It’s 6 miles one way and that’s not aContinue reading “EMPTY: South Burlington Aubuchon Hardware Store!”

Resurrection Park #4 Largest Catholic Cemetery in Vermont

I visited Resurrection Park in South Burlington, Vermont yesterday to film another section of it. Given that this is the largest Catholic cemetery in Vermont, it is no wonder that I’ve not finished filming it! Resurrection Park is a cemetery in South Burlington, VT. It opened in 1942 and is the largest Catholic cemetery inContinue reading “Resurrection Park #4 Largest Catholic Cemetery in Vermont”

SNOWSTORM LANDON: VERMONT STYLE!

Snowstorm Landon dumped between 9 and 17 inches of snow on Vermont during Round 1 of its arrival. The Winter Storm Warning was extended on February 4, 2022 from 1 pm to 7 pm to give us another 1 to 3 inches of the white fluffy stuff. Oh the joy! And if that weren’t enough,Continue reading “SNOWSTORM LANDON: VERMONT STYLE!”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TRAVELING FOR HISTORY! 1 WHOLE YEAR OF VIDEOS!!

It’s hard to believe that February 2, 2022 marked my YouTube channel’s FIRST BIRTHDAY!! Who knew I’d still be recording and uploading at least one video every day of the week??? (Sometimes, we have interesting weather here, which I record and share.) A HUGE THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO MY CHANNEL! ItContinue reading “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TRAVELING FOR HISTORY! 1 WHOLE YEAR OF VIDEOS!!”

Book Recommendation: Reader’s Digest Treasury of Best Loved Songs

Today’s video is a bit of a departure from my usual fare. I have opted to recommend a piano book, which has history tidbits of the songs. Plus, I play a song from the book and my cat, Sargie, makes an appearance. He may be the best part; it’s hard to say! From Goodreads: “FavoritesContinue reading “Book Recommendation: Reader’s Digest Treasury of Best Loved Songs”

REMINDER: I’M ON TV TONIGHT!!

Today’s video is a REMINDER that I shall be on the Live at 5:25, Channel 17, Preservation Burlington TV show TONIGHT!  The show runs for 30 minutes and will likely be a call-in show. Have questions?  We may have the answers you seek!  Have suggestions?  We’re all ears! Please tune in TONIGHT at 5:25! PreservationContinue reading “REMINDER: I’M ON TV TONIGHT!!”