Yearly Archives: 2025

Best of FPF: A Lone Skater

Ann took solace in a lovely winter scene and shared it on the South Hero Forum. We thought it was well worth a share:

“To whoever was playing ice hockey alone at 5 pm today (Sunday) — pretty far out, halfway between Apple Island Marina and Paradise Bay — thank you. It was beautiful to watch and lifted my mood.”

Best of FPF: Cookie Love

Dana shared this lovely story on their Montpelier Forum. We thought it was well worth a share:

“We came home this evening to find a sweet surprise pinned to our mailbox: a Ziploc bag of cookies and an index card reading, ‘I know that love is ultimately the only answer to mankind’s problems.’ – MLK Jr., plus many hand-drawn hearts and the words ‘Peace on Earth’ in glittery gel pen.

I might have a guess as to which neighbor brought this gift, or I might not. Whoever you are, thank you for your mysterious generosity on a single-digit night.”

Best of FPF: UPS Driver? Or, Unsung Hero!?

It’s not uncommon to read “Thanks for helping me to get my car out of a ditch” appreciations on Front Porch Forum. But, we thought the responses to Rich’s posting in the Huntington Forum expressing gratitude to UPS driver, CJ, were well worth a share:

“CJ is the best delivery driver you will ever meet and a rather great human in general.” – Matthew

“CJ, our UPS driver, is indeed the best. He is also an author, check out his book ‘Palmer’s Acquisition.'” – Don

“He’s one of our unsung heroes. He’s an excellent problem solver. And even when there’s no problem to solve, I look forward to his arrival at Sleepy Hollow because he has such a warm, easy presence and knows so much about the region’s people and places.” – Carol

“He always calls us if he has to leave a package at the base of our driveway at night. Who does that?” – Melissa

“We have enjoyed his company and friendship over the last few years, He brought our son a tiny UPS truck for his birthday, I thoroughly enjoyed his book ‘Palmers Acquisition,’ and I recommend you read it!” – Casey

Best of FPF: An Early Welcome

Jeff turned to his Burlington Forum when he and his wife welcomed their baby before they expected. We thought his post was well worth a share:

“I wanted to write a quick note of gratitude; the response to our ‘Oh no, we don’t have any onesies that fit our preemie baby!’ request for help was overwhelming. So many kind people drove through the snow on short notice to give us their hand-me-downs; so many people shared stories of their own very tiny babies growing up big and strong. I’m tearful thinking of the generosity and care, and am so thankful to live in this community and city.”

Best of FPF: Christmas Trees Stacked in My Driveway?

In many towns, there’s a call to deliver Christmas trees to local farms for goats to enjoy eating. Mari, in Shelburne, invited neighbors to deliver theirs to Merrymac Farm Sanctuary in Charlotte (for the 10 rescued sheep and 14 goats who think Christmas trees are delicious) or to drop them in their driveway.

Meanwhile, her husband, Will, was not up to date on reading his FPF issues. We thought his follow up was well worth a share:

“For the record, I have no problem with the town-wide invitation sent by my wife to put all your old Christmas trees in my driveway. While we didn’t talk about it in advance, now that I understand why all these trees are stacking up; I’m fully supportive for the cause of these animals.”