In the time I have spent in Vermont, I have realized something simple; all of the things we have yet to learn from a place that is incredibly easy to access.  This place being people.  I have always been told that people have a story and that you can learn from the people around you, but it is something that is becoming more and more evident in my life.  First, I am joined in Vermont by one of the most intelligent women I have ever met who isn't much older than I am.  Kind of crazy.  However, I have come to learn more from being around her on a day to day basis than I have in a long time.  Secondly, her family is incredible.  There have been mass amounts of stories shared, as well as knowledge that has left me curious on many different subjects.  For Memorial Day, we were joined by some extended family.  One of the cousins happened to be one of the greatest parents I have ever met.  She enlightened me on natural childbirth, nursing, and vegetarianism; all subjects which I have not been exposed to but will now be looking into more. 

We can not only learn from those that are directly in front of us, but those that have previously lived and those that may just live far away.  Tonight, we watched a film inspired by a certain poem from Allen Ginsberg.  This poem was the way in which Allen saw his life and saw the world around him.  Everyone has a view of what this world is, so why not look around and see what others are seeing?  

This all basically just left me inspired to ask more questions, read more memoirs and enjoy the company of others and truly getting to know them.