When I tell a stranger I'm from Vermont, inevitably a smile comes over their face. And the typical reaction, is "how wonderful; what a great state." Their reaction is likely driven by Vermont's Norman Rockwell image. It is a state filled with natural beauty and a wholesome hearty people who care deeply for their own. For the past four years, Vermont has been recognized as … [Read more...] about Ponder this, our state at risk: Rutland Herald, Feb. 13, 2011