Brattleboro Reformer: Columnists

If they’re asking, there’s a reason

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:26:00 EST

Wednesday February 8, 2012 "Brother can you spare a dime?

Resilient Communities

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:33:55 EST

Tuesday February 7, 2012 In this ninth installment of my series on resilient design, I’m focusing beyond individual buildings to the community scale.

Maturity

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:24:17 EST

Monday February 6, 2012 Sending holiday cards is a great example of what evolutionary biologists describe as "tit-for-tat.

Think you need back surgery? Listen to your leg pain

By Dr. JON THATCHER — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:30:28 EST

Saturday February 4, 2012 It’s almost a certainty that each and every one of us is going to experience back pain at some point or another in our lives.

Bean

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:30:02 EST

Saturday February 4, 2012 The orphaned red squirrel had arrived a week before, chilled, hungry, and dehydrated, but still alive though his two siblings had died.

The seed search continues ... online

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:51:03 EST

Friday, February 3, 2012 I love thumbing thought the seed catalogs, and look forward to their arrival every year. On the other hand, I do wonder about the environmental impact of having so many seed companies sending thousands upon thousands of catalogs through the mail. So I have resolved not to request any more catalogs and I have started searching for seeds online.

Circle of life

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:49:29 EST

Friday, February 3, 2012 At 6:29 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2012, my granddaughter Julieta is born at Springfield Hospital.

The rematch

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:47:31 EST

Wednesday February 1, 2012 Giants vs. Patriots, Superbowl 46, a rematch of Super Bowl 42.

Water in a drought-prone era

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:59:46 EST

Tuesday January 31, 2012 Periodic drought is something that a significant portion of the U.S. will have to get used to in the coming decades. Climate scientists tell us that while precipitation will increase overall with climate change, certain regions, including the American West, will see increased frequency of drought.

Republicans and their bikes

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:08:19 EST

Monday January 30, 2012 Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably the most famous Republican biker, but this is mostly because he crashes a lot.

Starting down a new path

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:59:15 EST

Saturday January 28, 2012 It’s been 101 days (yes, I’m still counting the days) since my wife gave birth to our son, Gus, and every day has been a joy, a learning experience and, at times, a trial.

Recipe for Imagination

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:59:12 EST

Saturday January 28, 2012 "Mommy, do you want some tea?

Ski nanny

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:59:11 EST

Saturday January 28, 2012 Winter Sports are finally here, and I’m skidding around on the icy territory of teaching my girls to ski.

The ranking of our nation's children

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:57:21 EST

Friday January 27, 2012 The ever growing pressure to win at the collegiate level has placed an increasing financial demand on athletic recruiting budgets nationwide.

Flower shows offer an early taste of spring

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:56:27 EST

Friday January 27, 2012 Each year I rejoice at the coming of the flower shows because they bring a taste of spring.