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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 13/04/2026

Salamander Appreciation Society 🫶

A group of people in reflective safety gear admires the efforts of a salamander crossing the road.

Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 10/08/2025

Spent my Saturday night at the local cemetery for a ghost walk put on by the local history museum. Several volunteers dressed as ghosts and told the life stories of former residents buried here within the last 200 years. The most interesting to me was the unsolved mystery…

Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St Johnsbury VT

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 14/07/2025

Ball lightning -- like quicksand -- is one of those things that has not been nearly as much of a problem in my adult life as I thought it would be as a kid. From my local paper, on an event 150 years ago this week:

A line drawing of four gentlemen, suprised by the appearance of ball lightning in the room. Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58806

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 02/06/2025

Vermonters, if you’re not clouded over, there’s a decent chance of seeing some aurora tonight.

A screenshot of a partial US map showing possibilities of seeing aurora borealis

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 25/05/2025

Memorial Day weekend day 1: Cape Cod sunset, parrot and plant in Pawtucket (RI), nerding out at @mapcenter.com

Interior of The Map Center in Pawtucket, RI. Maps upon maps upon maps, oh my!

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 21/05/2025

The Kiffness still has shows in Denver, Seattle, Austin, and Dallas (among others) ahead on his tour. I cannot recommend this show any more enthusiastically, especially if you love silly internet shit like me.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 21/05/2025

We saw The Kiffness in Burlington Sunday night. It was the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen and I loved every minute of it. I laughed. I cried. I danced. I felt a joy that I can’t describe…

A music producer stands in front of a video screen of himself performing a show. He wears a shirt that says “vote for pets. “

A man in a yellow tracksuit plays a trumpet in front of a screen showing a collage of various memes

A man plays a guitar in front of a multimedia screen featuring an illustrated cat. Another man stands off to the side, producing the show.

The crowd watches a man performing a show in front of a multimedia screen

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 01/05/2025

Our final rehearsal of the season was tonight. The North Country Chorus’ performances of two Glorias (Poulenc and Rutter) are this weekend at the UCC in St Johnsbury.

A choir of humans stands in front of a pipe organ in a church with blue walls

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 25/04/2025

Happy Light Jacket Day to all who celebrate!

A screenshot of two bits of a scene from “Miss Congeniality”. The first bit shows an older man interviewing beauty pageant contestants. He asks “describe your perfect date”. The second bit shows the man next to a blonde woman answering “ that’s a tough one. I’d have to say April 25 because it’s not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light jacket.”

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 14/04/2025

When I fostered a lot of sickly shelter cats and kittens in Texas, I used a “Kitten Glop” recipe that really helped those with low appetites get calories in. It includes egg yolks, but I wonder if you could omit them.

Recipe for Kitten Glop (part 1 of 2)

Kitten Glop
- 1 packet unflavored Knox Gelatin
- 2 egg yolks (ONLY the yolks)
- 2 tbsp full fat Plain Yogurt (not low fat)
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise (not low fat)
- 1 can Evaporated Milk (not condensed), evaporated Goat Milk, or 2 cups fresh Goat Milk
- 8 oz (one cup) Boiling water
OPTIONAL:
- 1 tsp clear/light color Karo Syrup (not dark)
- Probiotics
- Liquid vitamins like Liqui-Tinic

Recipe for Kitten Glop (part 2 of 2):

Mix unflavored Knox Gelatin with boiling water. Set aside.

Mix together egg yolks, yogurt, mayonnaise, Karo syrup and evaporated or goat's milk. Combine with gelatin mixture and mix well by hand or in a blender.

Keep in refrigerator for seven days or pour into ice cube trays lightly coated with cooking nspray and freeze. After freezing, put into freezer-safe ziploc bags. These will keep for months.

When refrigerated, the Glop will solidify. It will return to liquid state if heated slightly in the microwave.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 12/04/2025

Was going to go shopping in Nashua, NH today (time for a big Costco run and our closer Costco is mid-renovation). Think we will delay the Big Shop til tomorrow to avoid 5 hours of driving in snow and rain when we’ve already switched from our winter tires. New mission today: biscuits & gravy.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 12/04/2025

You never hear “moiety” anymore.

A chart shows the use of “moiety” in books over time. Usage seemed to peak in 1820.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 08/04/2025

We ate yellow pea soup, ham, bacon, sausages, baked beans, scrambled eggs, pork rinds and sugar pie. As a flatlander, I was not prepared for the EXTREME MAPLE INFUSION experience and was in a food coma by the third course. After some maple taffy aka “sugar on snow”, I napped the rest of the day.

Various maple infused dishes, sit on a red and white checkered tablecloth. There are baked beans, sausages, meatballs, fried potatoes, and pork rinds.

Dessert, pastries sit on a white plate. half of them look like donuts, half are maple filled tarts

Shiny stainless steel machinery used to process maple syrup

A bed of finally crushed ice with stripes of maple syrup poured across. A hand holds a popsicle stick. They are rolling up the maple syrup.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 08/04/2025

My friend Jennifer took us up to Mont Saint-Grégoire, Quebec for a traditional French Canadian Cabane à sucre (sugar shack) meal experience.

A two-story wooden building with red shutters and a red door

Interior of a French Canadian sugar shack. It looks like a rustic cafeteria

A white bowl containing yellow pea soup. A spoon is in the bowl.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 23/03/2025

They let anybody drive in New Hampshire. Live free or die, I guess.

A dog sits behind the wheel of a Toyota SUV

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 15/03/2025

Much better protesting weather today! Over 100 gathered in front of the post office in Main Street in St Johnsbury for @indivisiblestj.bsky.social’s Rally to Protect. #stjohnsbury #northeastkingdom #indivisiblestj

A crowd of protestors line Main Street in St Johnsbury

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 12/03/2025

Call log shows that was 3:58pm. I was expecting voicemail and totally unprepared to get a live person.

iPhone call log showing a call placed to Peter Welch’s DC office at 3:58pm

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 12/03/2025

I got through to the DC office at 3:58 and the staffer told me he’d just received new info that Welch will vote “NO”. I gave them my info in support of this plan.

Call log showing a call to Peter Welch’s DC office

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 08/03/2025

It was windy, snowing, and felt like 5° out, but Vermont showed up for the International Women’s Day rally at the capitol in Montpelier.

A crowd gathers in front of the capitol of Vermont

Crowd gathered in front of the Montpelier capitol building

A crowd rallies at the capitol building in Montpelier. In the foreground, a protest sign reads “I’m here because all the things”

A portion of the crowd in front of the of the capitol building in Montpelier.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 01/03/2025

March 1 in northeastern Vermont (laudatory) #northeastkingdom

Photo of an interstate surrounded by icy cliffs. It is snowing. The horizon fades in the distance.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 15/02/2025

We took a very beginner ice skating lesson on one of the outdoor ice rinks in town. Only fell _intentionally_ thanks to the four very patient teachers who supported us the whole time. #stjohnsbury #northeastkingdom #getnekedvt

Ice skaters on a frozen outdoor rink in front of a red brick building

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 03/02/2025

Yep, also Big Chewy Nerds

The packaging for Big Chewy Nerds candy, showing some Big Chewy Nerds spilled out of the side. The Big Chewy Nerds candies are pink, orange, yellow, and purple. The pink are my favorite, followed by purple.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 01/02/2025

We finally got an upgraded our snow moving technology. Feel free to share all your snowblower tips and tricks for us snowblowing n00bs.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 29/01/2025

Probably the Roadside America app 🤓

Screenshot from the RoadsideAmerica app of wacky Philadelphia attractions near the city center

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 28/01/2025

It’s in the Macy’s across from City Hall (which was originally Wanamaker’s department store, one of the first of its kind). I took this video in Oct 2023 (please excuse the fire alarm).

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 25/01/2025

Second time trying Vermont Curry & Cocktails in Winooski and it is just as tasty as it was the first time.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 22/01/2025

I started noticing that I was losing mobility and range of motion in my shoulders over the last several months and the pain has been increasing in the last month. I finally said something to my provider and had a PT evaluation today. The good news… (1/2)

A pair of human anatomical diagrams hanging on an orange wall at a physical therapist’s office

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 07/01/2025

POV: you’ve been smashed by head bonks after applying lipstick for a work call. #snake #cats

A one-eyed cat with lipstick smeared on his face stares at the camera

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 28/12/2024

Glad tidings to all who celebrate Sexy December 28th.

A pair of screengrabs from “Ted Lasso” where Keeley and Roy discuss postponing their Christmas plans to December 28

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 25/12/2024

Today is one year since I moved to Vermont. To celebrate, we did some winter driving in New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch, the cats got new catnip kick sticks, and I loom knit a hat the size of my fist to see if I could follow instructions (results = needs improvement). #northeastkingdom #getnekedvt

A winter scene in Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire

A winter scene in Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire. The sun peeks out from the clouds behind a mountain. A car rear view mirror is visible in the corner.

A Siamese mix shorthair cat with a wild look on his face plays with a catnip kick stick

A poorly knit hat the size of a fist sits in a Christmas tree.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 24/12/2024

Here’s the promised tipping pitcher. It was filled with hot chocolate. The hinge mechanism on the left side let you tip the heavy pitcher in a controlled fashion.

A Victorian-era tipping pitcher sits on a table decorated for the winter holidays.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 21/12/2024

Today I learned that you can have a fireworks show when it is actively snowing. #stjsparkles #vermont

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 14/12/2024

St J Sparkles events will not occur today due to the ongoing manhunt in the area. Hopefully they will be rescheduled soon. #northeastkingdom #stjohnsbury #ilovestj #vermont

Due to an ongoing incident that began in St. Johnsbury last night, St. J Sparkles activities on both December 13 & 14 are CANCELLED. We hope to postpone the event to a later date, with details to be announced as soon as they are available.

Please keep the St. Johnsbury community in your thoughts, and let’s support our town. #ilovestj

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 14/12/2024

A “Blue Alert” was issued about an hour ago as the suspect was not barricaded in the home and is on the run. #northeastkingdom #stjohnsbury #bluealert #vermont

Screenshot of Vermont Blue Alert issued on 12/13/2024. Text reads: On 12-13-2024 at approximately 4:30pm, a Vermont law enforcement officer wasSeriously Injured at 261 Portland St. in Saint Johnsbury in Caledonia County, Vermont.
Suspect, Scott Mason in *no vehicle information* with registration *no vehicle information*.

Suspect, Scott Mason is described as a White Male, approximately 5"11", 220lbs pounds with Hazel eyes and Brown hair. Was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, gray hoodie.

If the suspect and/or vehicle is encountered DO NOT make contact. Call 911 immediately!

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 13/12/2024

Friday night events for St J Sparkles are cancelled due to an officer-involved shooting in town. #stjohnsbury #northeastkingdom #getnekedvt #ilovestj

Screenshot of Discover St J Facebook post cancelling Friday night events. Text reads: 📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE 📣 Unfortunately, due to an incident in St. Johnsbury, the St. J Sparkles activities planned for Friday night are cancelled.

The welcome center remains open for anyone who needs a place to be, but the wagon rides, sparkle outfit competition, and fireworks display are cancelled.

We will post an update about our plans for tomorrow’s event soon. #ilovestj

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 13/12/2024

Y’all, my sister @newscarolyn.com gave me a custom Funko Pop and it is amazing! It is holding a laptop and phone and has two cat buddies. She even chose wavy hair, glasses, and black clothing to make the perfect plastic Leia. Looks like you can still order til Dec 17 if you need a gift idea.

A Funko Pop Yourself of Leia Scofield in a plastic protective case.

The Funko Pop Yourself of Leia Scofield outside of its box. The plastic figure has brown wavy hair and is wearing black glasses and black clothing. It is holding a laptop and phone. Two small cats sit nearby.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 11/12/2024

@newscarolyn.com and I once tormented my dad by playing this NKOTB Christmas album on cassette over and over on a road trip. It’s so awful. New Kids on the Block Let’s rock! It’s Christmas time. We’re gonna celebrate it with a rhyme.

Photo of car radio screen showing XM Channel 17 playing New Kids on Block’s Funky, Funky, Xmas

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 06/12/2024

That is us warming up for you. Currently, the sun is shining and …

Screenshot from Carrot weather app of a current temperature of 17° with a feels like of 4°

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 28/11/2024

🎶 I’m dreaming of a white Thanksgiving 🎶 #snow #vermont #northeastkingdom

Snow covers the trees looking over a small valley in northeastern Vermont. There’s a white vinyl picket fence with one panel that has fallen flat on the ground.

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Leia Scofield @leiascofield.com · 19/11/2024

The cats were already aware of heating vent season. Dante the beagle seems to have taken note of their cozy lounging and this week began his own ear toasting protocol.

A senior beagle with greying ears and snout has flopped his ear out over a floor heating vent.

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