From Tao, Brattleboro, VT

After what we heard have been many days of rain and clouds here, the sun and dry, clear air has arrived in SE Vermont. You could see and feel the thrill of it as we wandered about downtown’s Art Walk with music on the street and smiles on faces like these.

Every town has a energy or, “vibe” and I’m still taking in the one here. Brat is a relatively small town with a population around 8,289. The median age is around 39, with females outnumbering males by about 10%. Almost half the population is betwen the ages of 25 – 54, with an equal 50% split of family vs non-family households. Surrounded by farms, woodlands and mountains, sitting above the Connecticut River, the town itself is surprisingly Urban for it’s size, a yet to be gentrified collection of small and large brick building – many empty – old, restored churches and small homes scattered around the perimeter of a loud, cement-covered, and bustling town center.

Overall, I sense a laid-back kind of attitude around town, but there’s also a kind of urgent energy to keep moving towards a better, healthier, greener, more real future. It’s becoming clear what people want in every town and city across the country….

Enjoy July 4th – stay away from those dangerous, noxious fireworks and enjoy the great outdoors instead. I’ll be with you again tomorrow.

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