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Most people’s familiarity with Singapore stems from the 2018 movie Crazy Rich Asians, but there’s so much more to know about this intriguing island in Southeast Asia, which is considered both a country and a city. For a relatively small size—about 31 miles from east to west by 17 from north to south—it packs a lot of punch. The city-state is home to five million people.
For Mia DiFrancesco, taking over a beloved Poughkeepsie boutique in the summer of 2024 was a bit serendipitous. Mia was aware of the shop (formerly Scruples – owned by Gail Cassle), and she worked for Gail’s husband at his hair salon part-time as a teenager, so when he reached out to her to ask her if she would take over Scruples, it was a no-brainer for Mia.
“Having an outlet to express yourself in a way that is creative and meaningful to you, and to connect with other people is important,” said Veronica Bone, the community and in-school program manager for Berkshire Pulse. “Everyone should have access to that if it’s something they’re interested in.” This concept is the driving force behind Berkshire Pulse’s community-based programs.
The real turning point happened 15 years ago, however, when she attended a lecture about food sensitivities and hidden allergies. For many years, Anna had been grappling with a handful of symptoms that she didn’t think were related – migraines, rosacea, and achy joints being among them. The lecture that she attended inspired her to take gluten out of her diet and she noticed that within three days, she felt better.
This Valentine’s Day, get your loved ones something truly sweet! Nonprofit organization In Flight, Inc., based in Red Hook, NY, is launching their Sweetheart Silent Auction and Give A Carnation initiative next week, and you won’t want to miss these events!
If you’re anything like me, your social media feeds have been inundated with videos about fitness, stress, and what to do to promote your physical and mental health.
The idea of mindfulness has become incredibly mainstream in recent years, meaning that more and more people have had access to this vital concept.
In order to make an informed decision as to whether or not running is right for me, I decided to dig into some of the benefits and potential drawbacks of the popular exercise.
On Saturday, January 18, the Stissing Center in Pine Plains, NY, kicked off their 2025 season with an evening of Fire & Ice, which they dubbed a “cool party for a hot new season.” The show, in effect, was an evening’s glimpse into what one can expect from Stissing Center in 2025 - and what a year it will be!
Alanna was always interested in magazines, but when she got a subscription to Interview Magazine as a teenager, that’s when everything changed. “I was smitten with print,” she mused. “I always loved the visual aspect of magazines, as well as the writing. I’ve always been a big reader, and I love long-form profiles and interviews of artists, creators, and people doing interesting things.” After living in the Hudson Valley for nearly 15 years, Alanna got the idea to open an independent magazine shop, similar to the ones in New York City that she frequented so often when she lived there.
