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The Best Gift You Can Give Your Child Costs NOTHING!
How would you like to give your kid a present that will help shape their adulthood mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally, while guiding them to avoid lifestyle disease, all without spending a…
You Are The Performance: Preparing For Public Speaking
From that first oral book report in junior high, to those public speaking courses in college, right through to your professional PowerPoint presentations, the obvious factor that has determined the quality…
Walk In As Strangers, Walk Out As Friends: Cold Spring Community Day Offers a Transformation
“Getting outside, detaching from devices, and reconnecting with people and nature….it doesn’t get any better than that”. Those are the words of someone who merely saw pictures taken at last…
Small Blessings: A Meditation on One’s Own Good Fortune
Yesterday morning was different than most. I needed to drag myself out of bed, despite the gorgeous sky poking at my eyelids through my lakefront bedroom window. I wasn’t filled with my typical motivation…
Everyone’s Favorite Word: Flapjacks!
Sometimes we call them pancakes, but that word just seems way too conventional for the type we have in mind. Ours aren’t the kind you‘d slather in maple syrup at breakfast; these are the sort you’d…
Hudson Redux: Why I Keep Returning to This Fascinating River Town
Back in the spring, I had posted an article titled A Place Called Hudson: A Must-Visit for New Yorkers, detailing my weekend getaway with Deborah to the city of Hudson, NY. Our new favorite nearby…
Keynote Cornerstones: 13 Life Lessons for Young Professional Women to Live By
In preparing for my upcoming keynote address, I soberly contemplated what insights to share with a group of impressive young women about the road ahead, their place in the world, and…
Can Exercise Lead To Success? The Answer Will Energize You
I’ve spent the last 40 years exercising. Well, not perpetually. But I’ve been vigilant about allocating a little time each day for a workout, with varying intensity. For half of those 40 years…
Saugerties by Storm: Small-Town Charm Awaits at the Foot of The Catskills
Saugerties IntersectionExploring historic Hudson Valley villages can become a New Yorker’s hobby. Deborah and I have done our share, and I periodically report upon all the worthwhile nooks and…
Sizing It Up: My Takeaways from July’s Gurjot Business Fashion Tutorial
Gurjot 2WAC’s second-ever women’s fashion event was worth every minute spent by the spirited attendees who came with curious minds and walked away with a new fashion sense….business formal…
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…
Dating The Dishwasher: 6 Tips to Promote a Mindfully Loving Spousal Relationship
I always enjoy when people ask how long Michael and I have been together. Upon the mere mention his name, it is reported that I begin to glow. Well, for the record, Michael and I have been together since 2007….not a very long time by many…
Reflections on Our Moderating Training Session: The Takeaway of One Special Attendee
Our latest Moderator Training Session at McGladrey made quite the impression on the folks in attendance. Ginny Brown sure has a talent and an aspiration for delivering meaningful content to the bright, open minds seeking fresh perspectives on…
Women: Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?
cheryl benton headshotHere’s some serious food for thought in the age of women’s advancement by Cheryl Benton, founder/publisher of The Three Tomatoes, and one of our strategic partners. She raises an issue about the experience had by many women in the…
Retooling My Brain, Part Two: Turning Fear into Confidence
My second area of focus for mind reset is my fear factor. I have been living in a constant state of low frequency fear for as long as I can remember. When I analyzed this underlying deep-seeded depletion of energy and distraction, I realized I was fearful for…
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…
Networking Legends: A Participant's Perspective
June 12th’s Meet NYC’s Networking Legends event at Dorsey & Whitney was officially WAC’s best-attended event in the 1st half of 2014! Many of our esteemed members, as well as numerous new faces, were in the room to witness a panel discussion that…
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…
Retooling My Brain, Part One: Tales of an Adrenaline Junkie
Last year, our specialist Kathleen Brady taught our community about the dynamics of energy. I’ve since been successful using the tools she offered to reframe situations in my life and shift my energy, resulting in a healthier attitude. I have…
Weeding Out The Good Stuff: Enjoying Dandelion Greens
DandelionsIn the rotation of seasonal leafy greens at my table are the sassy, sturdy and pleasantly bitter dandelion greens. Yes, those dandelion greens….the ones you find growing in your front yard under a tiny yellow flower with a bumble bee on top. But they are so much more than weeds in your lawn; Dandelion greens…