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She NAILed It!:  A Study in Quieting Our Negative Inner Voice

She NAILed It!: A Study in Quieting Our Negative Inner Voice

We all do it. It transcends age, race, gender, experience, and income level. It might be a defense mechanism. Perhaps it’s a way of justifying our shortfalls. Maybe we are anxious about becoming more successful. There’s even the remote possibility that we are subconsciously attempting to sabotage our careers. Whatever the motive…

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Beverage Break: Take Me To Rioja!
Wine, 2013 Michael Koehler Wine, 2013 Michael Koehler

Beverage Break: Take Me To Rioja!

The well-traveled Deborah “Goldie” Goldstein has been through Europe countless times, but has somehow managed to disregard Spain. She, like I, typically think of Europe (or any place in the global viticultural belt, for that matter) in respect to the taste of their regional wines first. Our combined passion for enjoying Spanish juice, multiplied by the fact that I’ve had the fortune of visiting Spain twice…

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It’s A Family Affair: A Lesson in Energy Management Hits Home

It’s A Family Affair: A Lesson in Energy Management Hits Home

As we all remain perpetually aware of, goal orientation and energy maintenance are not exclusive to the workplace. These are concepts that we weave into our family lives just as passionately. Women’s Advancement Compact (WAC) specialist and career planner Kathleen Brady seemed to strike a chord in this area…

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How Assumptions Relate to Energy

How Assumptions Relate to Energy

Kathleen's quick lesson led to deep discussion.One thing is for sure: We all tend to make assumptions in life. What we fail to recognize when we act on those assumptions is that assumption is directly linked to perception— an enemy of focus, productivity, happiness and relationships. This proved a valuable…

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Clothing as Art, Too!
Uncategorized, 2013 Deborah Goldstein Uncategorized, 2013 Deborah Goldstein

Clothing as Art, Too!

23 Years ago, Cold Spring newcomer Marilyn Heberling had a realization about the village she’d come to love: There were no clothing shops to be found! Marilyn’s vibrant personality and background as artist-in-residence in schools and …

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A Taste of NYC in Cold Spring
Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler

A Taste of NYC in Cold Spring

When you visit Side Effects NY, you’ll be visiting Cold Spring’s first and only East Village-style Boutique. This funky and flair-filled emporium is owned and operated by Patty Villanova, who intentionally set out to emulate the 1970s East…

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Serrano Ham: Join the Converted
Food, 2013 Deborah Goldstein Food, 2013 Deborah Goldstein

Serrano Ham: Join the Converted

Okay. This has nothing directly to do with Spain (or Italy, for that matter). It concerns two people living in Cold Spring, NY who share a passion for European cured hams. Michael and I have been enjoying Italian Prosciutto di Parma for decades, since long before we even met. Whether on a hero with other cured meats…

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Charm and Whimsy: Hand in Hand
Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler

Charm and Whimsy: Hand in Hand

The Country Touch 97 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY Connie Kelley opened a little country gift shop in Cold Spring over 20 years ago, which has long since become a local and visitors’ highlight. The immediate draw is her window-full of handmade signs with whimsical, ironic sayings (which she customizes to order as well).…

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The Foundry - Home of the BALT - Best Sammie in the Land!
Food, 2013 Michael Koehler Food, 2013 Michael Koehler

The Foundry - Home of the BALT - Best Sammie in the Land!

Foundry Café 55 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY Famous for his huevos rancheros, French toast, organic quiches, hearty soups, and the BALT— a bacon, avocado, lettuce and tomato sandwich on whole wheat bread with bean sprouts and spicy jalapeño mayonnaise, chef/owner Jeff Consaga established the Foundry Café with the aim of creating a local dining…

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The Shop Not-To-Miss on September 28th in Cold Spring:
Food, 2013 Michael Koehler Food, 2013 Michael Koehler

The Shop Not-To-Miss on September 28th in Cold Spring:

Highland Baskets at The Country Goose 115 Main Street, Cold Spring NY A fixture on Main Street in Cold Spring for nearly 30 years is romance author and shopkeeper Leonora Burton’s pride and joy. Highland Baskets is the metamorphosis of her charming and regionally admired kitchen/housewares boutique The Country Goose. Her custom gift baskets…

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Owners Hearts as Huge as their Gigantic Store: A Must See
Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler

Owners Hearts as Huge as their Gigantic Store: A Must See

Bijou Galleries, Ltd 50 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY For the ultimate Hudson Valley antiquing experience, it’s hard to top “The Bijou”. Proprietors Michael and Jane Timm are famous around the world for the horde of vendors they’ve gathered together in this extensive, multi-room outlet seated warmly on the street level of an 1880s home…

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Old Souls has a Youthful Spirit
Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler Uncategorized, 2013 Michael Koehler

Old Souls has a Youthful Spirit

Old Souls 63 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY One of the newest shops to open its doors in Cold Spring is Old Souls, and a place this special was long overdue. Founded in 2012 by fly-fishing enthusiast James Caroll, and operated by his wife Tara, Old Souls appears at first to be a source for…

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Work Distractions No More!
Uncategorized, 2013 Deborah Goldstein Uncategorized, 2013 Deborah Goldstein

Work Distractions No More!

Work can be very boring. Even if you are doing something you love, we all crave some type of distraction during those long weekdays. The Internet is my number one source of distraction. There are endless ways I can waste hours of my day. Social media, such as twitter, Facebook, and email have…

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Moderator Training Session
Uncategorized, 2013 Deborah Goldstein Uncategorized, 2013 Deborah Goldstein

Moderator Training Session

On Tuesday July 23rd, I attended the Women’s Advancement Compact’s first workshop event. It was a small, yet highly motivated group of 12 who were all very eager to share and enrich their leadership skills. Two professionals, Stanley Goldstein and Ginny Brown, led the workshop. Stanley is a well-respected leader among corporate professionals, and had…

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