Saturday, May 21

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Maplewood.
  • We drove to Harrisonburg, VA.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Midtown Market.
  • We had take-out pizza from BellaLuna at the Residence Inn.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: De gens from Aslin Beer Company in Alexandria, VA and Cheat Day from Solace Brewing Company in Sterling, VA

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Paradox

Beer hour

Friday, May 20

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a run in Middlesex Center.
  • We had breakfast at The Red Hen.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We ran errands downtown.
  • We had a get-together with our neighbors on the front porch.
  • We viewed Jay’s Isolation Friday video.

Today’s ice cream:  Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food

Today’s beer: Karsten from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT; Kolsch from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT; and Roasted Red from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Ad hoc

Porch party
Leaning Tower of Pizza

Thursday, May 19

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We went for a hike at Bear Swamp.
  • We had a snack at The Red Hen.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Shaw’s.
  • We were spectators at the Corporate Cup.
  • Patricia and Matt performed one of our Living Room Requests.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Switchback Ale from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and IPA from Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Kibosh

Floss pick
When lilacs last in the dooryard bloomed…
Tiny van
Living Room Request
Beer hour

Wednesday, May 18

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a run at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park.
  • We had breakfast at Bridgewater Corners Store.
  • We visited Plymouth Notch and the town cemetery.
  • We had a scenic drive on Route 100.
  • Andy had a concert meeting.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Kolsch from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT and Conehead from Zero Gravity Craft Brewery in Burlington, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Indoctrinate

Floss pick
Robin’s nest
Beer hour

Tuesday, May 17

Today’s highlights:

  • We had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • I had my car inspected.
  • I had a dental appointment.
  • Andy visited his office.
  • We hiked up to Sparrow Farm via North St and returned via North Branch Park.
  • Andy had a Zoom ukulele lesson.
  • I met with our tree guy.
  • We had a meeting with our contractor.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Helles Lager from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT and Focal Banger from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT

Today’s pet peeve: My phone died mid-hike.

Today’s moment of gratitude: We remembered to take a beer hour photo.

Word of the Day: Nonpareil

Winooski River
Beer hour

Monday, May 16

Today’s highlights:

  • I had a vision check-up.
  • Andy had a dental appointment.
  • We went to the bank and to the guitar store.
  • We ran to Three Mile Bridge and back.
  • We went to the redemption center in Barre.

Today’s ice cream:  Creemees from Dairy Creme: chocolate (J) and chocolate/vanilla twist (A)

Today’s beer: Roasted Red from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and Little Sip from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT

Today’s pet peeve: We forgot to take a photo during beer hour.

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Epithet

Three Mile Bridge
Redemption
Creemees

Sunday, May 15

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We went for a hike in Hubbard Park and North Branch Park.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Yankee Wine & Spirits.
  • We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Karsten from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and Brave Little State from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: We completed lots of indoor chores during the rain.

Word of the Day: Hark back

Purple House
Karsten

Saturday, May 14

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I went for a run on the Lackawanna Heritage Trail.
  • We had breakfast at Main Street Bagels.
  • We drove from Scranton, PA to Montpelier, VT.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Hunger Mountain Co-Op.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Helles Lager from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT and First Drop from Upper Pass Beer Company in Stowe, VT

Today’s pet peeve: We encountered a major storm in the Rutland area and had to alter our route.

Today’s moment of gratitude: It is great to be back home.

Word of the Day: Verdant

Rainbow
Beer hour

Friday, May 13

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at The Bagelman.
  • We drove to Scranton, PA.
  • We made a B-Double E-Double R-U-N to Wegman’s.
  • We had takeout pizza from Basilico’s at the Residence Inn.
  • We viewed Jay’s Isolation Friday video.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Birra de Levante from Levante Brewing in West Chester, PA and The Wrong Way from Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, PA

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Turpitude

Beer hour

Thursday, May 12

Today’s highlights:

  • I went to Food Lion for my father.
  • I organized my father’s medications for the week (plus!)
  • Andy and I went for a walk before dinner.
  • I organized my mother’s medications for the week (plus!)

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer: Hummingbird from Red Oak Brewery in Whitsett and 60 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, DE

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Bloviate

Food Lion
Bunny
The Luncheon: Day 11
Beer hour