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Judy Mintz's avatar

We will likely inherit a house in southern VT. The question, tear down and rebuild or retrofit, looms large. Reading your story is giving me hope that there’s a way forward, even if all the parties concerned don’t see that yet. So happy Sophie shared your blog on Facebook.

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Brian Cali's avatar

Awesome! Would be delighted to talk and compare notes and thoughts on such things any time Judy.

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Richard Cali's avatar

Well done Brian, looking forward to #4.

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Brian Cali's avatar

Thanks!

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Stephen Stuart(they,them)'s avatar

Well done, Brian! I look forward to how you are going to address “my” basement!

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Brian Cali's avatar

A subject of active discussion right now! :)

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Peter Hecht's avatar

Recurring theme: " Sophie sees around corners...Sophie to the rescue...thank god for Sophie!"

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Brian Cali's avatar

So true! :)

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Peter Hecht's avatar

Such a great exploration!

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Bill Huyett's avatar

You write like John McPhee! Read Doug Tallamy’s books on meadow-nice follow on to Aldo. Cheers

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Brian Cali's avatar

High praise! And from someone who I think is a terrific writer and communicator! I will check out Tallamy for sure.

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Kristina Jones's avatar

So glad you're sharing your journey this way! Very curious about that meadow and its history. Personally not a Tallamy fan, happy to chat about that.

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Brian Cali's avatar

Thanks for reading! I look forward to hearing your thoughts next time we are together.

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peter mcloughlin's avatar

Brian, again, the story is quite something. Thanks for sharing it this way.

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