I can feel a small bead of sweat nervously forming on my brow. My warmups are complete. The butterflies are beginning to congregate in my stomach, accompanied by a rollercoaster of self-doubting thoughts and positive affirmations. Am I as good as everyone else? I’ve put a lot of work in! Do I belong here? I’ve got this! Am I ready? OK, I’m ready! “Jonah, you’re in!” No, I’m not closing game seven of the World Series for the New York Yankees—a dream that isn’t so implausible given the fact that I am, in fact, a former major league baseball pitcher—this, friends,…
I can’t say with any accuracy how many times I’ve driven up and down the Taconic—from the City to the country, from the country to the City—but let’s agree that the…
Lawrence Park 260 Warren Street Hudson, NY 12534 518.697.7612 LawrenceParkHudson.com This cozy husband-and-wife-owned hotspot serves up natural, farmer-made wine, independent craft beer and trendy small bites. Stockade Tavern 313…
Talbott & Arding 202 Allen Street Hudson 12534 518.828.3558 TalbottAndArding.com Owners Kate Arding and Mona Talbott provide the Hudson Valley with locally sourced cheese, meats and seasonal produce—perfect for building…
Friday, 8:45 a.m. Morning Hike/Swim My perfect 24 hours would be a Friday. Friday is the day of the week when I meet three of my girlfriends (four including my…
The unforgiving cold weather is upon us and while you’ve been enjoying the sprawling farmlands and mountain view sunsets of Catskill living, New York City has been busy coming back…
Coming in at less than $50, Amtrak’s iconic Hudson leg of its Empire Service line isn’t only an easy, efficient travel option, but with these three tips it’ll be your…
On Route 66, in not-quite-Hudson, with an entrance on 66—even though the ‘house’ is around the corner, you’ll find Quinnie’s, a speciality food shop in Hudson Valley. In your first…
Music, like everything and everyone, needs space to breathe. And space is something we have in spades up here in mountain country. It was Beethoven himself who once said, “No…