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Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

Notes from the desk The castle on the hill

Author: Aylie Baker

Last Saturday night I met the man of my dreams. Well, the men of my dreams.

At first glance, it would seem as though Greg and Bob have got it all figured out. They lead vibrant, thoughtful lives. Bob is a charming artist. Greg, a once antique-selling post grad, is a captivating folklorist at the Vermont Folk Life Center, where I first got to know them. Last weekend, three friends and I were invited to dine in their home and step into their lives.

At night they keep a window open to hear the brook outside. Their summer days wax and wane nestled in a room resembling the prow of a ship. They enjoy cooking, Brazilian music. Good sex. Collecting fish, weighing scales, lace, whisks, cr


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