It is easy to stereotype the life of a veterinarian, but anyone who does has never worked with large animals in rural Vermont. It is not a job for the week of heart. Also in this issue, the different forms of recycling and an in-depth look at the new rules for healthcare and who will be left in the wake.

The best ghost stories are those with roots in reality. For their September/October issue, Livin’ Magazine combed the state of Vermont looking for the scariest and most unusual. The result was a group of stories that have never been seen anywhere else before. Also in this issue read about two fishermen who are trying to catch a trout in every town in the state.

Are catamounts back in the Green Mountains? Biologists say no, but are they involved in a conspiracy? Can the testimony of hundreds of Vermonters who are eye-witnesses to their presence be wrong? Find out in the July/August issue.

Baseball has a rich tradition in Vermont. Sadly, UVM officials recently eliminated the program and in the process slammed the door in the face of countless young Vermonters. Livin’ magazine takes an in-depth look at this and other controversial issues including same-sex marriage, the state’s proposed capital gains tax exemption, and profiles some of the state’s most interesting people.

Never afraid to tackle controversial issues, the March/April issue of Livin’ takes a hard look at IBM’s future in Vermont. Also included is an in-depth interview with Lois McClure, several pieces on the challenges and rewards of maple sugaring, and initiates the debate examining if the day of traditional town meetings in Vermont is over.

The January/February issue of Livin’ turns the spotlight on Vermont’s senior population including a heart-felt feature story on the Vermont Respite House. Other stories include a look at the 40th anniversary of the Vermont sales tax, a revealing piece on the state’s most famous slippers, and a town meeting debating Burton’s controversial snowboards.