Weddings and High Drama

If you’ve attended more than your share of weddings this summer, you can be forgiven for feeling a little burned out on ceremonies, receptions and gift giving. But VPR’s Tim Johnson just came back from a wedding that left him feeling completely …. smitten.

Chainsaws and the supercell

Last week a series of powerful thunderstorms ripped through Vermont. The Champlain Islands were among the hardest hit. The storm peeled back roofs, ruined corn crops and provided a few minutes of terror for VPR’s Tim Johnson. The storm is also forcing him to confront some more lingering fears, as he reports in this essay.

Waiting for a summer blockbuster

It’s the middle of the week and you might be thinking ahead to your weekend. Maybe you’ll check out what’s playing at the local movie theater. Maybe you’re waiting for the next blockbuster. We know one film buff who is. VPR’s Tim Johnson is already thinking about the movie he’ll see next summer.

Star Wars sparks quest for adventure

VPR’s own Tim Johnson is among the legion of fans who’ve been mesmerized by Star Wars. So we asked him to pinpoint why this pop culture made such a deep impact on him.