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Father’s Day Brunch this Sunday in Guilford

by DonInGuilford | Food

Broad Brook Grange will present its 26th annual Father’s Day Brunch on Sunday, June 21, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford.

The all-you-can-eat brunch features eggs and the signature item: omelettes, any style, made to order. Also on the menu are pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, and roast potatoes, with Guilford maple syrup. Other treats include home-baked coffee cakes, cupcakes, quiche, muffins, gluten-free goodies, and other baked goods, fresh fruit salad, and bread for toasting. A selection of juices will be available, along with coffee, teas and milk.

Election Tampering

by RDavis | Activism

It’s not a matter of if but when. The Republicans are poised to take some degree of a beating in the mid-term elections in November and Trump is already trying to manipulate the outcome. No surprise.

Elections are controlled by states so Trump’s options are limited, but that hasn’t stopped him from trying to use the U.S. Postal Service to rig the vote-by-mail system.

The Brennan Center for Justice has analyzed a Trump executive order that they point out is illegal. Breaking the law is something Trump does well because he never has to be accountable for his actions.

Tarot, Divination & Intuitive Arts as Insight, Guidance and Inspiration by Patti Newton

by SilverMoon | Spiritual

Tarot, Divination & Intuitive Arts as Insight, Guidance and Inspiration
What are Metaphysical Arts? What is a Guild? and what do we mean by ‘Community Service?

In Mainstream media Tarot or Tools for divination are often depicted as creepy fortune Tellers, Ancient prophetic Seers or eccentric women looking into crystal balls. They are usually regarded as the bearers of ill fortune, futures that are clouded by scary predictions and ill-fated omens. It’s no wonder that same mindset that has presented this negative image has also persecuted those in real life who have been the herbalists, the healers, the midwives, and those who brought comfort to those who were struggling; the Wise ones, the Shamans, and the Sensitives.

Bagara Baingan, Madras Chicken Curry, Mexican Pork & Green Salsa Stew at Leda’s Kitchen This Week

by LedaS | Food

“Your Bagara Baingan is my favorite dish thus far. Perfection! Enjoyed it both hot and cold. I appreciate all the hours of time you spent creating this marvelous meal.” –Lou W.

This week at Leda’s Kitchen:

BAGARA BAINGAN (EGGPLANT IN TANGY PEANUT COCONUT SAUCE): Hyderabadi-style roasted eggplant cooked in a rich and tangy gravy made from peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut. A festive dish.

Can The Democrats Right The Ship?

by RDavis | Activism

Although Trump’s ratings are in the toilet, that does not necessarily translate into support for the Democrats. That is a political problem that the Democratic party needs to work on, among others. If they do not find a way to become more vocal and more powerful and make a case that they can run the country better than Trump then we will end up with Trump III and that will be the final blow that kills our republic, its constitution and the rule of law.

The Democratic party is not doing well in terms of favorability. Most polls that I have found show unfavorability above 55%. That is alarming. The question to be answered is who will people vote for if they don’t like either party. Will they stay home in large numbers from the mid-term and next presidential election?

May 2026 Precipitation Report

by local | Nature

May has been a wet month with wide temperature swings.  Measured 4.57 inches of rain compared to the NOAA normal of 3.64 inches.  May has been the  first month this year with above average precip.  Measurable rain on 14 of 31 days.  Year to date my total is 15.36″ compared to the normal of 17.61″ or 87% of the average.

I don’t keep temperature records but there have been days well above 90° and the last day of May (yesterday) wearing a jacket with a little heat turned on.  The month of June is normally the second wettest month of the year with an average of 4.52″.  Shall see.  All numbers are from my location in the S.E. corner of Brattleboro and do vary place to place.

Jefferson’s Wisdom

by RDavis | Activism

Every day we wake up to yet another action by a severely mentally ill president and feel helpless to do anything. The frustration has been building for a long time, and it is causing a type of anxiety never before experienced by people all over the world.

Not enough people in this country, or around the world, are willing to do what it will take to bring him down, so we all continue to suffer and watch as the entire world becomes more and more unstable. Not exactly news, but the frustration level is so high that people are forced to figure out how to preserve their sanity.

Protests make people feel like they have some control, but they do not have enough of an impact on the course of events. In other countries, when a leader becomes an out-of-control dictator, the people rise up and rebel. There are a number of places in the world where civil war has raged off and on for a long time.

Remembering Catrina Nuite

by IsaacEF | Obituaries

Catrina “Trina” Lynn (Brown) Nuite, 62, of Brattleboro, passed away May 16, 2026 in Keene, NH, surrounded by her children.

Catrina was born on August 14, 1963 in Rumford, Maine, to Ross Boothby Brown and Sandra Lee (Spaulding) Kelleher. She moved to Brattleboro, VT for educational opportunities for her children.

She took on life with persistence, courage, humor, determination and grace. These qualities shined through as she navigated single parenting, higher education and her health.

What’s Cooking at Leda’s Kitchen this Week

by LedaS | Food

Hello Food Lovers,

On the menu at Leda’s Kitchen this week:

Railways Chicken Curry: Free-range chicken cooked in a tomato-onion gravy fragrant with cinnamon, fennel seeds, and other spices.

Chana Masala: Highly flavored chickpeas cooked in a rich onion-tomato gravy with lots of ginger and garlic. Comes with fun toppings: tangy sweet tamarind chutney, yogurt, and sev (crunchy chickpea cereal).

New Frontiers

by RDavis | Living

When I was 35 I decided I wanted to begin a serious relationship with a clarinet I had played very little, and poorly, until then. It was a struggle, and much of that struggle had to do with my age. It became clear that even at 35 my brain was not as sharp as an early learner would be at 10 or 11 years old. After eight years of lessons and daily practice I had established a solid foundation that helped me for the 41 years that followed.

Music has not been the only challenge as I age. One of the realities of aging is that your body often lets you know how old you are. You do the best you can to keep it functional without too many problems. Some days are easier than others. My motto has always been, “Keep moving”. Simple and wise advice.

I have been thinking about the two simultaneous paths that our lives take. Our bodies take us on one path ,and our minds take us on another. Some people might think that this is a false dichotomy and that you can’t separate the two. There is some truth to that. Nothing is black and white.

What’s Cooking at Leda’s Kitchen this Week

by LedaS | Food

Hello food lovers,

On the menu at Leda’s Kitchen this week (click the link below for the full menu, pricing, and an opportunity to subscribe to my newsletter to never miss a week):

Andhara-Style Chicken Curry: Free-range chicken marinated in lemon and chili powder, then simmered in a slightly creamy, slightly spicy sauce made from tomatoes, cashews, coconut, and aromatic spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.

Creamy Mushroom and Chickpea Curry: Roasted mushrooms and chickpeas in a creamy cashew and tomato based curry.

Saag Paneer & Butter Chicken on the Menu at Leda’s Kitchen this Week

by LedaS | Food

Hello food lovers,

On the menu this week is my top seller, Saag Paneer, and Butter Chicken makes its debut at Leda’s Kitchen. My versions of these well-known restaurant menu items are made from scratch: I cook up 24 pounds of spinach and make paneer from 16 gallons of local milk to yield 100+ cups of Saag Paneer. My Butter Chicken is made with local cream and milk and free-range chicken. Most important, I cook these and all my dishes from my heart. Mexican Pork Chili Colorado, a deeply flavored and colored yet mild pork stew for flavor lovers who avoid spicy food, is also on the menu. I do not post on this platform every week, so the best way to keep in the loop is to subscribe to my mailing list. Click on the link to do so and to see this week’s full menu.