This Month’s Featured Articles…

“Modern medicine falls short of your complaint.” – Kajagoogoo, “Too Shy” Baaaahahaha. Tee-hee-hee. Giggle-giggle-cackle-snicker-chortle-chuckle-snort. Guffaw! Feel better now? Of course you do. I know, I know, it may not be the best idea to laugh out loud while standing on your favorite local street corner, but hey, in the interest of enjoying a healthy existence, it might not hurt. I spoke with Dr. Pete Smiglin. (Not his real name. In fact, he’s not even a real doctor. In the interest of complete honesty, he’s not [...]

Set against Hudson Valley’s dark, twinkling nighttime sky is The Wonderland of Lights – Rhinebeck – A Memorable Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Come celebrate the season and witness the kaleidoscope of colorful lights at this holiday festival, which kicks off November 22 and runs through December 30. This unforgettable journey will whisk guests through a mesmerizing parade of dazzling lights and magical displays in which there will be lots of holiday cheer. From fun tunnel displays to impressive towering structures [...]

We all have love-hate relationships with aspects of the seasons, and so it goes with me and winter. My hesitation is brief when asked if I like winter. “No!” I exclaim. “It’s cold, it’s dark, and it seems to last forever.” And snow? If I see a flake in the forecast I shiver with worry about driving anywhere. My brothers know I don’t venture north to see them in Vermont or Maine starting in November and going until April, sometimes May to be on the [...]

For those who don’t know this about me, I hail from the small and isolated North Atlantic island of Iceland. Yes, yes, that country that’s been in the news since November due to the thousands of earthquakes and impending volcano (at the time of this writing there hasn’t been an eruption … yet). But Iceland is known for way more than seismic activity; we’re also well known for our bravery, gung-ho attitude, and Viking ways; gorgeous landscapes and (sometimes) harsh climate; being the home of [...]

All aboard! It’s that time of year when the Catskill Mountain Railroad Polar Express takes a series of fun and festive journeys to the North Pole from right here in the Hudson Valley. Passengers of all ages are welcome to hop on board for this annual adventure. The holiday event, which will run from November 17 through December 29, departs from Westbrook Lane Station at 55 Kingston Plaza Road in Kingston. Once passengers are on board, scenes from The Polar Express magically come to fruition. Passengers are immersed in partial recreations inspired directly from [...]