Thursday, July 2 People always seem to ask me for advice on flowers. Those who know me well also know that, as the son of a (now long retired) florist, I've always favored flowers as tokens of appreciation over other gestures. In this light, the questions never cease: What kind do you usually send?   Full Story

The whole thing is nebulous at this point, partly because it is a work in progress, and partly because too few details have been forthcoming. But the Bennington School District Board's proposal to study a possible "merger" with the Mount Anthony Union District is, it seems, a step in the right direction.   Full Story

Wednesday, July 1 Gas will not get cheaper I was interested to read of U.S. Rep. Peter Welch's efforts to do something about the cost of gasoline ("Welch co-sponsors new oil legislation.") Unfortunately, this legislation, if enacted, will do little to lower prices. The fact is that there is just too much demand for product at the current price of gasoline.   Full Story