As seen each week in the Hudson Valley’s Shawagunk Journal: Dancing with the Stars Bristol Palin? Really? Guaranteed to grab record ratings: half of us hope she falls, half of us hope Sarah wins. Back to school New jeans? Check. Books? Check. Pencils? Wait, do we use pencils anymore? Iraq War “turns the page” Is [...]

Artist Won Park’s canvas is the One Dollar Bill. Juxtapoz Magazine features this origami master’s creations and his work is stunning. I’ve always wanted to learn origami (Japanese art of paper folding), thinking it would make a great party trick or awesome Christmas ornaments. (Christmas countdown has begun.) Somehow my fingers don’t quite twist, bend, [...]

We garage sale hunters are out each weekend looking for treasure. Writer Jonathan Berr has a great piece about the Antiques Roadshow on AOL’s Daily Finance. It’s a fascinating piece about a fascinating show looking for fascinating pieces. Many of the items that are brought to the show are, of course, heirlooms-family hand-me-downs that the [...]

In my continued quest to challenge myself, the next thing on my list is to take a class at Broadway Bodies in NYC. The studio’s mission: to provide dancers of all levels with a great workout…set to show tunes! My friend has been going and learned all the moves in Michael Jackson’s Thriller! Brush up [...]

I feel privileged to wake up every morning in the city that never sleeps. But I know that others can’t imagine why anyone would want to live here! (Hi to my brother Brian!) I don’t know about your commute, but ours is a whirl. Just ask a group of German filmmakers were in town shooting [...]

I’ve just discovered the funny-because-it’s-true blog That Will Buff Out. The site is filled with driving fails. Some really bad fails! Like this must watch one. Incidentally, I’m not sure how the geniuses there figured out that a “woman” is driving (trying to drive) the car… I mean I’ve seen bad drivers of both sexes. [...]

I just picked a peck of peaches off my tree at Edgewater Farm. My end of summer advice: get your hands on as much fresh, local produce as you can and enjoy! My summer go-to snack is a light and refreshing smoothie combining Greek yogurt, fresh berries, a splash of OJ, and ice. This single-serve [...]

Artist Anastassia Elias has taken crafting to a whole new level with her intricate toilet paper roll dioramas. Precious little creations in something so disposable. Using manicure scissors and tweezers, Anastassia has created little worlds out of once seemingly insignificant space. Definitely take a few seconds out of your day to admire her creative masterpieces! [...]

If this Merengue Dancing Dog doesn’t start your week off with a barking big smile, I don’t think anything will. And if you’re jealous of her talents, here’s a little how to video from a series that teaches you how to step up your own Merengue. And a fun Merengue mix. Now, move those paws [...]

Last night, I went to the Dutchess County Fair: I rode the Ferris wheel and went into the lame Haunted House, saw some adorable animals including the suckling piglets at left, played the water gun game and lost to a kid who was definitely a professional. Having read Alyssa Giacobbe’s great piece in Travel & [...]