PinnedAbout Tara ShannonMy name is Tara, and I was born in Albany, New York. In case you are wondering how I got my name, its because my mother was reading Gone with the Wind the day I was born, and that was 60+ years ago. I graduated from Green Mountain College in…Tarashaannon2 min readTarashaannon2 min read
Mar 14, 2022Commentary: How bicyclists can stay safe when venturing onto Charleston’s roads.South Carolina is known for hospitality and welcomes health-conscious, outdoorsy people. …2 min read2 min read
Mar 14, 2022Welcome new year with the goal to unify nationMy mother read “Gone with the Wind” in late 1951 during her final months of pregnancy. She was so thrilled she gave birth to a daughter that she named me Tara. Pressure mounted as classmates and peers asked, “What does your name mean?” I said, “It’s the name of a…3 min read3 min read
Nov 24, 2021My Mother Named Me TaraMy mother read “Gone with the Wind” in late 1951 during her final months of pregnancy. She was so thrilled she gave birth to a daughter that she named me Tara. I was the only person I knew with such a name, and during middle childhood years, peers and classmates…5 min read5 min read
Sep 30, 2021A Dolomite Lunch in South TyrolMessnerjoch Alpine Lunch On our first day in the Dolomites, we headed to a remote rustic hut amid green pastures in the province of South Tyrol. Casey, our food-obsessed hiking guide, said, Canederli is a specialty of the hut.” …4 min read4 min read
Apr 15, 2021The Pandemic Cycling Boom in Southern VermontCyclists Beware Outdoor enthusiasts are contributing to our Southern Vermont housing boom. They’re supporting our health-conscious ways, such as “buying local,” and they’re exerting their outdoor energy by walking, hiking, running, and cycling. Vermont welcomes outdoorsy people and supports their enthusiasm. However, there are prevention measures to consider, and I’m…Road Biking3 min readRoad Biking3 min read
Mar 19, 2021Hiking the Dolomites: Day 5-Cinque TorriI forgot the price I had to pay to dance on a hard surface in flat shoes, so my first order of the day was to stretch my calves. I thought to myself, this shouldn’t be. I hiked all week and never felt this soreness. …Hiking12 min readHiking12 min read
Mar 1, 2021Hello 1971 & 1972 GMC Classmates!Thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest in being a part of our 50th Reunion! Our most recent mailing enticed 12 new prospects. This monthly letter is two-fold. Of course, I added some of my February and March memories from 1971 and 1972. Did you know that Poultney…3 min read3 min read
Jan 10, 2021Memories: Green Mountain College-January 1971 & 1972Happy New Year I thought I would start by sharing some memories and then update you on where we are heading with the 50th Reunion. I perceived January to be an extension of Christmas vacation. The 4–1–4 semester concept is now called an ‘independent study.’ Maybe they called it an independent study in…College Reunion4 min readCollege Reunion4 min read
Jan 8, 2021Hiking the Dolomites: Day 4-The LadinsI woke up in the same position I fell asleep in. The room was dark. The small windows had heavy shades blocking the views. I tried opening the shades only to find out I needed a remote control to open them. I gave up. …9 min read9 min read
