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 Yesterday, I finished the non-fiction book Robert Frost a life by Jay Parini. Growing up in Middlebury Vermont, we heard lots of stories about Frost and his life and visits to the area. Although he died in 1963 when I was only six, the influence of his poetry has inspired me my whole life. Before I talk about the book, which happens to be my 36th book of the year, reaching my goal, I want to mention a few things. First, there is a great Nature Trail located off of route 125 in Ripton Vermont. I have stopped and taken many pictures along this trail through the woods of Vermont wilderness. There are usually lots of flowers and plants, a running river, birds and butterflies, and just beautiful Vermont skies. Across from the Nature walk, there is a small picnic area that has a bathroom, or should I say an heated outhouse. Did you know that Robert Frost was born in San Francisco California in 1874? There are multiple trails to follow and they have a map at the entrance to the trails. T...