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Sightseeing Day Trips: Edward Tufte’s Hogpen Hill Farms

Posted on Oct 08, 2025 | by glonigro | Comments Off

Many years ago, I attended one of Edward Tufte’s one day courses on the topic of his self published book The
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Self care: Neal’s Yard Remedies Favorites

Posted on Sep 06, 2025 | by glonigro | Comments Off

Since 1999, I’ve been a fan of UK-based Neal’s Yard Remedies certified organic skincare and aromatherapy products. I joined their direct
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Remembering 9/11, 20 years later

Posted on Sep 11, 2021 | by glonigro | Comments Off

Twenty years ago today, my morning started out much the same as previous workdays. It was a beautiful September morning, sunny
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Sightseeing in my backyard: Philipsburg Manor

Posted on Jun 05, 2018 | by glonigro | Comments Off

Visiting Philipsburg Manor for the first time, I expected an educational and interesting visit to a restored historic collection of farming,
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Sightseeing in my backyard: Kykuit

Posted on Mar 15, 2018 | by glonigro | Comments Off

Late last spring, I was in Sleepy Hollow and decided to stop by Philipsburg Manor, since it was on my list
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Sightseeing in my backyard: Hudson River Museum

Posted on Jan 20, 2018 | by glonigro | Comments Off

We decided to visit the Hudson River Museum on a dreary rainy day last May. We are avid cyclists and outdoor
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Sightseeing in my backyard: Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor

Posted on Oct 16, 2017 | by glonigro | Comments Off

Last Fall, while I was working as a Neal’s Yard Remedies vendor at one of Hilltop Hanover Farm’s CSA pickups, one
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Sightseeing in my backyard: Lyndhurst

Posted on Sep 12, 2017 | by glonigro | Comments Off

After living in the Westchester area for the past couple of years, I became curious about some of the historic and
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Going Paleo

Posted on Feb 19, 2017 | by glonigro | Comments Off

As a child, I didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about food or dieting. My mom was (and still is)
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