Program Friday, 03/18/11
With signs of spring stirring in the north country, commentator Willem Lange is contemplating the essence of Vermont.
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Program Tuesday, 03/01/11
Commentator Willem Lange has been thinking about the convergence of two revolutions - one in politics and the other in technology.
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Program Wednesday, 02/09/11
For those who haven't already had enough of snow and sub-zero temperatures, commentator Willem Lange has the perfect mid-winter getaway.
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Program Monday, 01/24/11
However cold it was at your house last night, commentator Willem Lange can think of at least one spot in New England where it was probably colder... maybe a lot colder... really.
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Program Thursday, 12/30/10
As we ring in the New Year, commentator Willem Lange is thinking about traditions - and celebrating the fact that - according to The Old Farmer's Almanac - we've gained almost four minutes of daylight since the solstice just a few days ago.
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Program Friday, 12/24/10
One of our all-time favorite seasonal stories is told by commentator Willem Lange about an old Vermont farmer with the unlikely name of "Favor Johnson," a hound named Hercules, a flatlander doctor, homemade fruitcake and the real spirit of Christmas.
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Program Wednesday, 12/15/10
Commentator Willem Lange has been thinking about the nature of generosity - and gifts that really matter.
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Program Wednesday, 12/08/10
A couple weeks ago, commentator Willem Lange spent a few days at camp. And he took the time to jot down a few thoughts about being there.
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Program Wednesday, 11/24/10
This Friday is the Annual National Day of Listening. As part of this effort, commentator Willem Lange tells a favorite story about an old-timer and a spectacular case of hero worship.
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Program Friday, 11/12/10
You might be a little surprised to hear that commentator Willem Lange reads himself to sleep - with hunting catalogs.
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Program Thursday, 11/04/10
Commentator Willem Lange has been getting in the wood, and he's been finding all sorts of critters hiding in the woodpile.
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Program Monday, 10/11/10
The current political campaign has reminded commentator Willem Lange of an epiphany that changed his political orientation forever.
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Program Thursday, 09/23/10
Lately, commentator Willem Lange has been thinking about a recent Vermont Supreme Court decision regarding the status of dogs.
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Program Monday, 09/06/10
On this Labor Day, commentator Willem Lange is thinking about time and work, and is not happy with the result.
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Program Monday, 08/30/10
Following a weekend walk, commentator Willem Lange found himself reflecting on how many bad words he knows for vandals.
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Program Thursday, 07/22/10
Summer conversations about hiking and camping remind commentator Willem Lange of rock climbing - which in turn reminds him of an old friend - who was also a real character.
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Program Wednesday, 07/07/10
During this season of patriotic and presidential themes, commentator Willem Lange has been thinking about a little-known, but once very influential Vermonter.
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Program Friday, 06/25/10
Storyteller and commentator Willem Lange deplores the status of an essential part of our society that he knows well: manual labor.
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Program Friday, 06/11/10
And now "If Only I Had Known." That's the theme we gave to commentators this spring for an annual brunch. We've been sharing some of their thoughts this week. And today we close the series with writer and storyteller Willem Lange, who says he wishes he'd discovered a few simple, but key words a lot earlier in life.
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Program Friday, 05/21/10
Commentator Willem Lange has been contemplating the idea that in order to explain our country to others, we’ve first got to understand it ourselves.
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Program Friday, 04/30/10
Commentator Willem Lange reminds us that New England’s rivers in spring flood used to be filled bank-to-bank with floating logs.
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Program Friday, 04/16/10
We've all heard of a dog's life. But what's it worth? Commentator Willem Lange tells us about a case that's pending in the Vermont Supreme Court.
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Program Monday, 03/29/10
Commentator Willem Lange has a soft spot for what we call pests.
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