Ah, we should all be aware that I have a love obsession with Vermont. It's a beautiful, serene, calmer place than where I live currently. It's a mental state, a perspective, a culture that I need. Some people needs spas, some people need therapists... I need Vermont.

My older brother is a Constable in a small Vermont town, and I went up to visit him and his girlfriend in their home. He has an old fixer-upper... and I do mean that. He's transformed what was pretty much a shack into a beautiful two person home, cozy and lovely. We went up for maple syrup and family, but unfortunately, due to the weather getting warm, maple syrup season was short and not plentiful in the least bit. I still managed to get a pint to bring home to Buffalo.
We went hiking around Lake Morley (or Morrey... I can't recall) with a bunch of his friends and all their dogs. It was fun, relaxing. We drank around a campfire and I made some very nice friends... who happen to be excellent photographers.
I'll update with pictures once I find some. For now, enjoy a photo of Ryan Miller at the Olympics closing ceremony wearing his silver medal. It is completely unrelated.