Commentary Series
Commentary Series
Tom Slayton: A North Country Life
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Tom Slayton reviews Vermont Poet Laureate Sydney Lea’s new book, "A North Country Life." The book celebrates the traditional culture of rural New England, in which hunting and fishing are vital components.Commentary Series
Slayton: Hopper in Vermont
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For at least a century, Vermont has been a quiet retreat for artists, both visual and otherwise. A recent book examined the visits that the great American artist Edward Hopper made to Vermont. Tom Slayton has this review.Commentary Series
Slayton: Birding Champlain
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The connection Vermonters have with nature flourishes in winter as well as warmer times. Tom Slayton proved that point recently when he spent the day birdwatching along the shore of Lake Champlain.Commentary Series
Slayton: A New Outlook
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As 2013 gets underway, Tom Slayton is thinking about some changes that came into his life in 2012.Commentary Series
Brunch Sampler: Tom Slayton
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Every year we invite commentators to write on the same theme and share their essays at a brunch, which we record to feature a sampler of the event later on the air. This year’s topic was "When Worlds Collide" and it got commentator Tom Slayton thinking about politics and change in Vermont.Commentary Series
Slayton: Holiday Ennui
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Tom Slayton has been feeling a bit overwhelmed by the season. But recently, he found some inspiration at a performance by Lost Nation Theater of a David Budbill play.Commentary Series
Slayton: Goddard College
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Tom Slayton has been thinking about the stellar history of a local college, some of its former students, and it’s current rejuvenation.VPR Series and Specials
Exploring Vermont’s State Parks
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VPR Commentator Tom Slayton celebrates Vermont State Parks through a series of commentaries.Commentary Series
