This Month’s Featured Articles…
Dr. Irma Waldo Reflects on Practicing Medicine for Over 70 Years
At 98 years old, Dr. Irma Waldo has certainly lived a lot of life. Moreover, as a practicing physician serving the rural Columbia County, NY, community for over 70 years, she’s seen a lot of patients. Irma was born in Bronxville, NY, and grew up in Mount Vernon, NY. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Buffalo, and she later completed her 18-month internship at Erie County Medical Center. The internship she chose was a rotating residency/internship combination, which allowed her [...]
Katie Baldwin Designs Brings Elegance and Flair to the Northwest Corner
“Interior design is the second chapter of my life,” says Katie Baldwin, owner of Katie Baldwin Designs. After studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, she worked in the fashion sector for 17 years at places like the Gap and Ann Taylor. “When I left, I was burnt out. I was excited to move home to Lakeville, CT, and take some time off.” At that time, Katie fully anticipated taking a few months off before moving back to the city and getting another job in [...]
Graceland Tattoo
Graceland Tattoo, located off of Route 9 in Wappingers Falls, NY, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “It’s pretty wild. It’s quite an accomplishment, and I think in some ways it ages me,” laughs Adam Lauricella, proprietor. Adam has had years of experience in the profession. His interest in tattooing started all the way back in his teenage years. “That was pre-Internet where you had to see them out in the wild,” he jokes. While he was fascinated with the artform, he was afraid [...]
Hilarie Burton Morgan talks Magic and Mischief in Grimoire Girl
Actress and author Hilarie Burton Morgan is releasing her second book, Grimoire Girl, on October 3, 2023. A grimoire is typically known as a spell book or a textbook of magic. Hilarie describes it as, “a book of life-saving knowledge.” Her spin on the book is a collection of memoir essays, stories from childhood, magical practices, and so much more. “This book is a reminder that we all already have the tools we need to create a magical existence,” she says. Hilarie shares that Grimoire [...]
M+A=Design+Community
For Margaret Ahearn of M+A NYC, good design creates products with intention and community that enhance beauty, function, and utility in our homes. Designing life changes This philosophy has evolved from decades of experience as a designer. Educated at Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, Ahearn started her career as a clothing designer for Cynthia Rowley then founded her own handbag design company with clients such as Barney’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. She went on to design handbags for Banana [...]
