Op-Ed
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 [...]
Imagine a world…
Imagine a world full of peace. A world full of joy and acceptance. A world where, despite differences, people would work together for the greater good and discuss the beliefs and thoughts that they have different opinions on. A world that celebrates happiness, [...]
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, [...]
A Lot to Learn: Artificial Intelligence and Education
What, essentially, is intelligence? The longer we spend on this earth, the more nuanced our definitions become as they incorporate qualities such as intellect, emotion, and insightfulness, some of which can be cultivated while others seem innate, native. For as long as students [...]
Door number one, or…?
In 1925, the world was all shiny and new again. The “War to End All Wars” had receded from the forefront of minds, and life could hardly be better for many, as the Roaring Twenties were in full swing. The Jazz Age, baby! [...]
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 [...]
Your Future Home
Well, huh. Nothing like the Law of Unintended Consequences to gouge a hole in the boat. The initial plan here was to proffer a rash of innovations that would coalesce into what any reasonably lucid individual would consider a Dream Home, when, honestly, [...]
This is 40 … plus-something … again!
I’ve made it another rotation around the sun. No, no, this is not a solar eclipse thing. This is an age thing. You see, on this exact day last year it was my birthday. And to commemorate that milestone (aka that crisis) I [...]
SAY WHAAAT?
We here at the Main Street headquarters had a good chuckle with this one. We hope you will too. Jesse and yours truly (this magazine’s editor) had an entertaining conversation about conspiracy theories some time ago that then resulted in Jesse taking pen [...]
MOVING, DEATH, AND DIVORCE – TWO DOWN, ONE TO GO (NOT THAT I’M RUSHING)
This is an op ed piece. In it Whitney discusses the topic of stressful triggers, primarily divorce and moving. She then shares her personal life experiences in dealing with these two stressors. This article is purely based on her experiences and opinions. Although [...]
A LETTER FROM SANTA…
Ho Ho Ho! Greetings from the North Pole! We’re heading into the busy season up here at the North Pole. I’ve been making my list and checking it twice, and you’d better believe that I’ve found out who’s been naughty and who’s been [...]
GIVING THANKS IN A VOLATILE 2023
Editor’s note: This article is a slight departure from the standard Main Street articles you might be used to. We normally don’t talk too much about politics or religion on these pages. However, in conversing with Whitney about an article for this month, [...]