https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1-150x150.pnghttps://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bedfordbooksweb.jpg One Woman. One Bookstore. One 344-Year Streak Broken. Did you know that until December 2024, there had never been a bookstore in Bedford? Best-selling author Fran Hauser recently broke that tradition while simultaneously fulfilling her lifelong dream of owning a bookstore. Bedford Books is a charming new bookstore offering a carefully curated selection of books and gifts for adults ...

Writing & Photography by Justin Negard It all starts with a bowl of grapes. “Is that it?” you think to yourself. “I came here for a handful of purple grapes and a bottle of water on a lunch tray?” After all, this is the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)—the oldest, and some would argue the best, culinary school in America, ...

By Kayla Schmidt Ginger has countless benefits. It can reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, help with weight loss and provide relief from nausea and indigestion. Plus, some research has shown that it can improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s as well as protect against cancer. It contains Vitamins C,  B6  and B3, along with a smidge of Vitamin ...

By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard "I knew this guy,” is often the start of a great story. And this one is no different. “I knew this guy,” says Nick Cambareri in his thick Italian accent. “I was working at his house, and I told him about my wood bowls. He goes, ‘Maybe you can sell them at the ...

By Ana Dorta Artwork by Justin Negard It’s Friday evening, and for the second time this week, the parents of two boys skip dinner so their sons can have enough to eat. They feel guilty and helpless, wishing they were better providers for their kids.  That night, after dad leaves for his second job, mom lies awake wondering how she’ll ...

Writing by Sarah J. Cutler, VMD Artwork by Justin Negard It’s fun to shop for your pets, but sometimes the best gifts can be what you do for your pet. Making your own gifts or giving your pet the gift of your time are great ways to celebrate the holidays with them. Create gifts that help them explore Treasure hunts ...

Writing & Photography by Justin Negard What does an idea look like? It might be a crumpled piece of paper on a cluttered desk or a line of code on a computer screen. Or perhaps it’s  a metal filing cabinet with wheels and wires screwed into the bottom or a team discussing and debating someone’s lightbulb moment. Take a walk ...

Writing by Ava Elghanayan If you’ve scrolled through YouTube lately, you’ve likely seen videos of people letting AI control their day. But generative AI tools can do so much  more than what they show. So, we decided to test the limits of these tools, selecting Perplexity as our AI guinea pig and Mad Libs as the challenge.  Here’s the plan: ...

Writing by Susan Trumpbour Im going back in time to an era where neon-colored spandex, big hair and acid wash ruled the day. Technology was noisy back then; there were loud buzzing alarm clocks, screeching and beeping fax machines and the clickity-clack of typewriters. Nevertheless, I’m taking a nostalgic adventure throughout my day, paying tribute to retro technology. I will ...