Orders up at Oakhurst Diner as Millerton toasts 175 years
There’s something heartening – and uniquely American – about stopping by a local diner for a plate of comfort food and a cup of joe.
FOREST BATHING
At this very moment, I’m leaning back lazily – and perhaps a tad dangerously – in a somewhat shabby but deliciously comfy chocolate brown microsuede recliner, savoring my first in a string of daily rituals. This one is conceivably my favorite; at the very least, it’s a requisite part of each day – if I want to stay alert, that is.
Giving pause to chat about menopause
Some women might be hesitant to admit they’re menopausal in public or memorialize it in print. I don’t see why. We all age, and that’s worthy of celebrating. To those who grimace and grouse about growing older, getting more wrinkles, or gaining more pounds, I offer you this: Aging is far better than the alternative.
Viva Las Vegas
The glitzy excess of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a far cry from the rural charm of Millerton, NY. Perhaps it’s that stark difference that draws visitors from communities like those in northeastern Dutchess County to visit the tourist destination known as Sin City.
Roughly 32 million people do so a year, traveling […]
Aesthetics and Ecology Align at Innisfree
It’s rare to find the peace one gets from walking through a garden on a perfect day. …
Lester Collins, famed landscape architect of the 20th Century responsible for Innisfree Garden in Millbrook, NY, probably understood the sense of tranquility and calm that can only be gained from God’s green Earth and a beautiful bloom. […]
Carpe Diem in 2025
Typically, we humans like to kick off the New Year with a myriad of resolutions aimed at improving our lives, or at least challenging ourselves to be better versions of who we were the previous year. It’s in our nature, after all, to want to be the best versions of ourselves.
It’s actually one […]
Slowing Down for a Hometown Holiday
Whitney got a bit nostalgic this holiday season and is sharing fond memories and thoughts of Millerton, NY, a place she called home for over 20 years. For those not in the know, Whitney served as the editor of The Millerton News for the majority of that time, and as a result, became intimately connected […]
Election Stress Disorder
As of this moment, we have a week until voters head to the polls to elect the next president of these United States, with Election Day set for Tuesday, Nov. 5. Once every four years our political process opens up so registered voters, 18 and older, are given the privilege — and the responsibility — […]
When children become caretakers: Role reversal
A funny thing happens to children as they age – many find themselves becoming caretakers to their aging parents. While it can be a natural progression to take on these added responsibilities and many do so out of love, respect, and compassion, the role reversal can be stressful, confusing, and sometimes frustrating.
For children living in […]