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by Roberta MacDonald
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Cabot rst reprinted
 Finding Four-Leaf Clovers
in 2003 to celebrateSt. Patrick’s Day in New England. In the rst ew days on Cabot’s website, ans downloaded more than 16,000 copies. Its author, RobertaMacDonald, Cabot’s marketing vice president, is an enthusiasticspokesperson or Cabot and its award-winning cheeses. Soon ater thepublication o her modest treatise, however, Roberta began to receivequestions rom the media about her other avorite topic – ndingour-lea clovers. So, Cabot has decided to reprint it again and makeit available or ree. Since its initial printing, Roberta has addeda ew new thoughts to this insightul little book that takes abig look at lie.Finding our-lea clovers is really about enjoying the right now o lie.Farmers have done this constantly or generations and had no idea they  would be at the oreront o New Age Consciousness. Ater all, drivingaround in circles on a tractor during brilliant, sunny days is nothingless than the ultimate ‘in the moment’ meditation. For that matter, sois a rst-cal heier birthing, watching long, dark shadows recede intodusk, treasuring moonlight as it glitters on snow during early morningmilking. Farming is as magical as it is tough, and this book celebratesthat and more.
 A Proven Technique for SuccessfulFour-Leaf Clover Detection
Originally dedicated to Maestro Kurt Herbert Adler, who ound the ours among the bores. And to my our siblings, who make good luck easy to come by.Plus, a tribute to all the abulous ours at Cabot Creamery, whomake, sell, pitch or account or the Best Cheddar on the Planet.
This little book contains someimportant information.
 Although ostensibly about how to search or our-lea clovers,this guide quietly oers subtle instruction in another search:how to relax and sample what’s really meaningul in lie. RobertaMacDonald has written a pleasantly whimsical tract about the art o contemplation. Her advice is specic, and its implications areas much philosophical as horticultural.She’s correct on a pragmatic level, as well. You really will nd moreour-lea clovers ater reading her book. That’s a nice, extra bonus.Tom Slayton,
 Editor, Vermont Life
1. Introduction 12. What to Wear,Where & Whento Look, & Whatto Bring 43. How to FindFour-Leaf Clovers 64. Other Things YouDiscover WhenLooking for Fours 85. How To MakeClouds Disappear 116. About the Author 12
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© 1988, 2003
Reprinted December 2006by Roberta MacDonald
 All rights reservedISBN 978-0-9619245-0-8
Printed in the United StatesFirst published, 1988
Hill Farm 404 MacDonald RoadWilliamstown, VT 05679Grateful acknowledgement of Gray Cat Studio,Waterbury Center, VT, for an enlightened interpretationof this tiny treatise honoring time better spent.
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 As she stepped outside to nish bung her remarks, the irony was not lost on Roberta. It was an exquisite Vermont day – blue skies, fuy white clouds, bright warm sun, a rereshingchill in the air. The new grass was dazzling green, and out o habit, Roberta began to look or our-lea clovers. Right o the bat, she noticed three. As she looked closer at this space whereshe had paced every day or weeks, she was amazed she had not noticed the ours beore. Within minutes, Roberta ound 33 our-lea clovers in a patch no bigger than one oot square.Even she was stunned. There had been none there yesterday or earlier that morning.Tickled by the count, and wanting to arrive early at the service, Roberta brought her special cache along. At the church, Laura Brown greeted Roberta and thanked her or participating in theceremony. All at once, Roberta realized the clovers had to be a git to Laura rom Joe. Laurasmiled sotly and inormed Roberta that it was their 33rd anniversary. Joe was always sosentimental and such a romantic when it came to his wie, and these 33 our-lea clovers were testament to his abiding love and spirt.Then there was the time Roberta searched her arm or hours and ound80 our-lea clovers or her dear riend to celebrate her 80th birthday. Inact, she ound 98. “For your birthday, I went looking or 80, but ound 98clovers instead,” said Roberta. “Oh,” her riend replied, “That’s nice. I guessI have a ew more years let.”
 
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It also pays tribute to one o Cabot’s most beloved employees, Joe Brown. Joe, who workedor 25 years or the Cabot Creamery Cooperative, was a big bear o a man. He mumbled inlow tones and his laugh was like a quick pumping in and out hiss, just like Wile E. Coyote.He loved Cabot, his wie and children – and he loved lie. One year ater his retirement, Joedied unexpectedly. Everyone at Cabot mourned this enormous loss. Serendipitously, our-lea clovers played a role in the service that honored this beautiul man.For his service, Joe’s wie, Laura, asked Roberta to represent the Cabot employees. It wasRoberta’s honor and pleasure to do so. In order to do Joe’s memory justice, and to polishher preparation on the day o the service, Roberta polled employees about their avorite Joestories. One stands out because it led to such a special git. At Cabot’s original oces in Cabot, Vermont, the entire administration worked in one 500square oot space with a big center beam in the middle. One day, while chatting up one o the customer service reps, Joe reached or an oddly placed light switch on the beam andasked, “What’s this or?” Beore the rep could stop him, Joe fipped the switch. Joe’s curiosity shut down the power throughout the entire plant. Immediately ater Roberta was toldthis story, the lights, air conditioning, computers – everything in Cabot’s newly renovatedadministrative oces in Montpelier, Vermont – shut down. It was DARK.
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