Shin Freedman
Richness, preparedness, and abundance
In Vermont, a household’s world is reflected in the art and the beauty of its woodpile
I live in southern Vermont now. In late fall, as I took a walk in my neighborhood, I noticed something unusual which I had never seen before - our neighbors' beautiful stacks of wood.
These wood piles were of varying sizes of width, perfectly even in length, exposing only the round face of the wood and its grain. I admired how beautiful the stacks were - perfectly formed ends with secure wooden rails.
Kimchi column an attempt at tasteless humor
I read Susie Crowther's column with great interest. In particular, the effects of probiotics on our body, especially during seasonal affective disorder, was informative. Introducing kimchi as an antidote to stress was rather catchy, but I find it unreliable. If Susie's assertion is correct, the Koreans should feel no...