Road to College: Preparing for Summer Enrichment

As temperatures drop and the snow continues to fall, it can be challenging to think ahead and start to actively plan the exciting activities upon which you may hope to […] Read more »

Journaling: Rolling on the River

My brother Stephen drove his car flush into a tree one night, almost 50 years ago, ending his life. He had never been the same after our gentle mother was […] Read more »

Road to College: How to Manage Admissions Outcomes

As we enter the new year, many seniors will be submitting their final round of college applications. This marks an important milestone, and certainly a time for students to reflect […] Read more »

Journaling: A Queen and Her Cortlandt  

The first time I met Linda Puglisi was memorable. As I imagine it is for just about anyone when they first make her acquaintance.   In my case, it was a […] Read more »

Road to College: You’ve Applied, Now What?

For many students, submitting the application can feel like the end of the road. After all, they’ve successfully completed months of compiling essays, forms, recommendation letters, and resumes. What happens […] Read more »

Debunking the Myths: Online Degrees

In an ever-changing economic landscape filled with winding roads and uphill battles, you want the best start possible to succeed. Stumbling blocks, like a lack of time and opportunity or […] Read more »

Beyond the Classroom: 5 Ways to Model Analytical Thinking for Your Middle-Schooler 

A parent’s modeling can create a foundation of critical thinking for children ages 9-15. Why do you need to start thinking about it now? Because of the elephant in the […] Read more »

Plan it Wild: Thankful for All Creatures Great & Small 

As the leaves fall and the colors change, I breathe in the crisp air of autumn along with a feeling of deep gratitude for getting to live here in this beautiful county […] Read more »

Preparing for College? Here’s How to Pick Suitable Clothes

College students are notorious for spending their money on books instead of fashion items. Many people are not aware of how important clothes are while trying to make a good […] Read more »

Journaling: Party of One

At a fundraiser in Peekskill the other day, one of the guests used the opportunity of a Q&A session to praise the featured speaker … for not being a political extremist. What a quaint notion […] Read more »