In early 1813, 6,000 Vermonters died over the course of five months. My latest 'Remember When' column
#vermont #history #vermonthistory #19thcentury #epidemic
www.rutlandherald.com/features/wee...

I'm not sure who was more excited about the 5ft cat tree, me or the kittens.
#spoiledcats #catmom #thisiswhathappenswhenthekidsareallgrownup

I used to draw 1-2 of these an evening while watching TV but my lap's been a little occupied lately.
#mandala #dailydoodle #catmom #newkittens

Reading Anya Seton's KATHERINE in high school. I'm realizing as I write this that it was probably the first time I'd read a woman's version of history and that's why it was so impactful.

Adding coal gas balloons to my "things I now know far more about than I ever imagined I'd need to" list...
📷 July 27, 1909, balloon ascension over Rutland, VT
#amwriting #historicalfiction