A Vermont humor writer explores the funny side of home, family, and life in the country.
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The following essays first appeared in “Around the Bend,” my long-running biweekly humor column in the Addison Independent in Vermont. If they make you laugh, share them with your friends. If they don’t, share them with your enemies.
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Stanley cup craze falls flat for me
“Yes, this is yet another trend I have missed out on.”
Never look a gift sheep in the mouth
“When I’m indulging in the tactile and olfactory ecstasy of handling raw fleece, my pupils turn to tiny sheep shapes.”
AI isn’t coming for me—yet
“I went to the ChatGPT website and prepared to engage with the chatbot as if AI were a harmless novelty and not the future overlord of humankind.”
Finally, a Christmas surprise?
“For once, I was going to get him a thoughtful gift—and he wasn’t going to find out about it before Christmas.”
Forgotten date turns memorable
“Part of the joy of being married is sticking it to your life partner now and again.”
Thanksgiving prep takes its toll on me
“Thanksgiving dinner is not about how well one can cook; it’s about how much one can cook.”