On Wednesday we went down to Weston, Vermont (a couple hours SSE) to attend a play by Weston Theater Company called "A Distinct Society." The setting is the Haskell Public Library that straddles the Vermont - Quebec border and has long been a meeting place of families who cannot cross into the others' country. A very moving play that underscores the issues this makes for loved ones.
The entrance to the actual building is on the Vermont side, and there has long been an understanding that Canadians (and others) may proceed to that entrance if they stay on the designated sidewalk that runs directly beside the building. But these days, with the new restrictions on border crossings, Canadians (and others) have been banned from use of the walkway. So! The Library is altering its historic building, turning a window into a door on the Canadian side! 👍. Never let the cruel people win!
PS: There is actually an Opera House on the second floor!
Also... Yes, Cat (since I bet you're wondering), we did set foot inside the Vermont Country Store while in Weston. I bought a pair of Darn Tough socks that have rabbits on them!
Seriously, though, what mean, small people, not allowing Canadians to use a traditionally open path.
You know, C.S. Lewis talks about how evil can be very petty. I mean, the big, showy acts of cruelty, malice and the like get the attention, but the seemingly small things are even more invidious.
I love that beautiful farmhouse (out front) for how well kept and colour coordinated it is!
ReplyDeleteOn Wednesday we went down to Weston, Vermont (a couple hours SSE) to attend a play by Weston Theater Company called "A Distinct Society." The setting is the Haskell Public Library that straddles the Vermont - Quebec border and has long been a meeting place of families who cannot cross into the others' country. A very moving play that underscores the issues this makes for loved ones.
ReplyDeleteThe entrance to the actual building is on the Vermont side, and there has long been an understanding that Canadians (and others) may proceed to that entrance if they stay on the designated sidewalk that runs directly beside the building. But these days, with the new restrictions on border crossings, Canadians (and others) have been banned from use of the walkway. So! The Library is altering its historic building, turning a window into a door on the Canadian side! 👍. Never let the cruel people win!
PS: There is actually an Opera House on the second floor!
Also...
DeleteYes, Cat (since I bet you're wondering), we did set foot inside the Vermont Country Store while in Weston.
I bought a pair of Darn Tough socks that have rabbits on them!
LOL How have you managed all this time without Darn Tough socks with rabbits on them? Now your life is complete!
DeleteSeriously, though, what mean, small people, not allowing Canadians to use a traditionally open path.
DeleteYou know, C.S. Lewis talks about how evil can be very petty. I mean, the big, showy acts of cruelty, malice and the like get the attention, but the seemingly small things are even more invidious.
Note on the last thread for Susan!
ReplyDeleteWhile dreaming this morning, whom should I encounter but Richard Nixon!----Alan
ReplyDeleteYikes! Give me the mutiny on the Bounty any time.
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