Writing  by Keith Makar I sit in stillness My mind is quiet My heart is peaceful I don’t make a sound I listen I listen to the music of the world I hear the joy in the rain I hear the laughter in the sunshine I hear the grief of loss I hear the love in hearts I am so ...

Writing  by Ava Fleisher Artwork by Zoe Stevens As Wendy Belzberg strolled through the quaint streets of Rhinebeck, something suddenly became obvious: Every town should be doing this. Rhinebeck had established a concrete initiative to tackle the issue of inclusion by creating accommodations for people who are neurodivergent – an issue that is often swept under the rug. In nearly ...

Writing by Leslie Dock Whether you are an avid gardener or brand new to plant parenting, facing the shorter cold days ahead and grieving the loss of warmer growing days can be rough. Fret not – you have options to continue your gardening adventures indoors. Here are some indoor plant care prescriptions to help ease you into winter.  To choose ...

Writing  by Gia Miller Artwork by Zoe Stevens No matter how much you love snow, a roaring fire or a hearty bowl of stew, less daily sunshine, more layers of clothing and icy roads that force you to stay indoors can make anyone feel a little blue. But for some, a biochemical imbalance in their brain causes a seasonal depression ...

Writing  by Leslie Dock Artwork by Giobbi Maybe you have heard the phrase “You learn by teaching.” Psychologists have a term for this; it’s called The Protégé Effect. Essentially, a teacher achieves a greater understanding or mastery of a subject through the act of demonstrating their knowledge to a student. When an instructor takes the time to break down a ...

Writing  by Dr. Sarah J. Cutler Pining for a pup and don’t know where to turn? Here are some helpful tips & resources. Did you know that in 2022 New York became the sixth state in the U.S. to prohibit the sale of puppies in pet stores?  This was great news for those of us in the canine community because ...

Writing  by Cathy Deutsch Photography by Justin Negard “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence”  – Abigail Adams Learning begins at birth and continues until our last days.  According to a 2022 article in The Conversation, an independent news organization, “Adult learners bring life experiences with them when they ...

Our Partners Julie Andrews once said, “Feed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will live forever.” On September 19, art and music will come together thanks to “Tempo,” a show at Chroma Fine Art Gallery featuring local artists Andy Hammerstein and Julie Rosenberg. Gallery owner Rita Baunok says she combined ...

Writing  by Emma Richman Photography by Justin Negard What do your smartphone, washing machine and a Zoom call all have in common? Sure, they’ve all made our lives much easier. They have become staples of our daily routines, our jobs, our homes. And they’re all built with code. Code is all around us. What could only be described as a ...