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How to Avoid Disaster Using Mindfulness. Here’s an important question. Do you text while driving? Your reflexive response might be, “Of course not. Around 3,000 people die each year due to texting…
Manage Your Stress in 3 Dimensions.
Manage stress in three dimensions with these important tips.
They Say Hindsight is 2020. Of Course, It Is!
What Effect Has Clarity Had on You This Year? December is here. Incredible! It gives a whole new meaning to the saying, “Hindsight is 2020”. And all year, we have been investigating ways to gain greater…
Splitsville Simplified: What To Expect When You’re Expecting To Divorce
The divorce process takes time, patience, and expertise. If you are considering divorcing your spouse, your first step should be to consult with an attorney who is skilled in family law. By listening to your…
Visit The Coolest Bead Shop In The Universe on Cold Spring Community Day
Among the most delightfully bohemian jewelry shops in the Hudson Valley region is Cold Spring’s Momminia. Founded by Marlene and Steve Goodrich 17 years ago and still family…
Got The Time? Visit Old Souls During Cold Spring Community Day
The new momentum in Cold Spring’s historical business district can be traced directly to the opening of Old Souls in 2012. Founded by fly-fishing enthusiast James Caroll, and operated by his wife…
The Big Announcement: Women’s Advancement Compact Needs A New Name!
When I set out to launch Women’s Advancement Compact, I gave it a name that would unmistakably attach it to its mission: to guide women through the all phases of their careers, and help them…
Christmas Uncorked: WAC’s Holiday Wine Roundup
Whether you’re hosting Christmas dinner, or attending a holiday party this year, deciding which wines to serve or bring as a gift can add stress to an already dizzying list of seasonal tasks. With a…
‘Cause it’s Cold Outside: 6 Chic Indoor Public Spaces For Winter Networking
120 Park AveAs the colder weather sets in, our opportunities to network al fresco in the stylish public spaces around Manhattan become slim. After our extended summer this year, it’s a hard…
A Wing and a Prayer: 5 Tips to Ease Your Air Travel Experience
Flying the friendly skies these days can be a fickle undertaking. Constantly evolving regulations, precautions and procedures combined with ever-growing crowds and luggage overload can…
Networking Al Fresco: Your Guide to Unique Midtown Meeting Spots
Hurry up, business professionals! While the weather is still delightful, take advantage of NYC’s public meeting spaces. Ditch the predictable sandwich shop or coffee chain, which are probably jammed with…
Entertained By Nature: Jewelweed’s Secret Surprise
For the adventurous among us, there’s an inexplicable satisfaction derived from experiences like the popping of bubble wrap, the sensation of Pop Rocks on your tongue, and the surprise of peeling…
Husband & Wife Natives Add Some Bling to Cold Spring
Having lived in Cold Spring for over a decade, we got to know a thing or two about who to patronize for higher-end goods. For example, when you’re shopping for fine jewelry and want…
Dustin’ Off Others’ Oldies: Your Collectable Coins & Currency Source on Cold Spring Community Day
When it comes to collecting or investing in old money, it’s an absolute must to deal with numismatic experts with a solid track record stretching back for decades. Tom Valentino and his partner Dennis are the faces of expertise and honesty, and stand proudly behind their counter casings at Others’ Oldies in…
A Day in The Valley: WAC Heads to Cold Spring, and You’re Invited!
Kayak-In-Cold-SPring-277x247 (1)Whether you’re a part of our community, or are just peeking into our window, we are excited for you to join us on Saturday, August 16th for an escape to the “sweet spot” of the Hudson Valley. Our 2nd Annual Community Day…
If I Could Turn Back Time: A Guide to Un-Sending Email In A Hurry
It happens to us all. We write an email message and either inadvertently click SEND before the content was complete, or we intentionally hit SEND but quickly realize that the wrong recipient(s) was chosen. Our natural instinct is to retreat…
You Can Be Heard: Salonee Shah on Presentation Skills
Have you ever presented to a targeted audience only to find them disengaged, your message clearly not getting across? Or perhaps you’ve experienced working for a boss who always seemed cold despite your best attempts at conversation. Well, both of these…
A Place Called Hudson: A Must-Visit for New Yorkers
For years Goldie and I have been hyping our former hometown of Cold Spring, NY as a charming and practical weekend getaway for NYC couples. The slow pace, friendly shopkeepers and mountain views offer the illusion that you’ve somehow landed…
Networking Realities, Part Two: Nurturing Your Network
You’ve assembled your profiles, you’ve sent your thank-you notes, and you’ve LinkedIn; now it’s time to take the next steps in cultivating a healthy and active business network. You will begin the ongoing…
Spring in Cold Spring: Foundry Preserve Awaits Your Visit!
For the last ten years or so, living in Cold Spring, I’d find myself in need of some scenery from time to time without committing to a strenuous hike. Walking distance from my doorstep was Foundry Cove— a wildlife sanctuary situated on and…