One of my keenest regrets as a habitant of Upstate New York is the lack of easy access to Manhattan’s few, hallowed revival movie houses. Yours truly is a lover of classic films, and I yearn for theatrical venues where I can grab a popcorn or tea and settle into a state of cozy reverence…
Joyce Crawford for Columbia County Judge
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Meta-Astrology
For the Week of: October 7 – 13, 2023 I include a meditative exercise for each sign called “Jill’s Quantum Jump.” Here’s what to do: find a quiet place, close your eyes, and use this hypnotic suggestion to imagine yourself embodying a parallel version of yourself for a couple of minutes. Take pleasure in the…
Fall Events in Hudson, NY
Hey Hudson – Three columnists this week – THREE! I’m happy to announce Hudsonian Susan Simon’s first food review for Trixie’s List! Susan reviews Kitty’s new baked goods counter. Read her review here: Kitty’s Café New Baked Goods Selectionand the Route Taken to Get There by Susan Simon Susan Simon is a James Beard award-winning…
Movie review: A Haunting in Venice is a Frightening Treat
Italy, 1947. Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) has retired from his shenanigans as a mustache-twirling detective and lives in an austere villa overlooking the canals of Venice. So detached is he from the goings-on of the outer world that an old acquaintance, mystery novelist Ariadne Oliver (Tina Fey), drops by to inform him that today is…
Meta-Astrology
For the Week of: September 30 – October 6, 2023 Each week I include a meditative exercise for each sign called “Jill’s Quantum Jump.” Just find a quiet place, close your eyes, and take a few minutes to embody this parallel reality version of yourself. Keep repeating throughout the week and make notes on what…
Kitty’s Café New Baked Goods Selection and the Route Taken to Get There
Every morning for the past twelve years – Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall – weather permitting, I walk with my dog down the hill from my home at the western end of town to the riverfront. Our walk gives me the opportunity to observe the evolving landscape of South Front Street. Of particular interest is…
The Maker and Hudson Hall Events – The Foodies
I received this invite, looked at it quick, and thought to myself, it’s about food and it’s free – sign me up! I dragged a friend along, who is also kinda a “foodie” and grows all his own vegetables in a large backyard garden here in Columbia County. It’s a Thursday evening in Hudson –…
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice in Hudson, NY
Hey Hudson – You, my gentle readers will now be spoiled! TWO new columnists join Trixie’s List this week! (I know, I can’t believe it either. I started this blog during the pandemic because I was bored, now look. It’s like a real job now. Be careful what you ask for, Trixie!) I am happy…
Movie Review: Have Fun with Bottoms at the Madison Theatre in Hudson
How many ways can a body have fun indoors? Well, if we’re talking wholesome activities that the whole family or friend group can enjoy, why not place air hockey, basketball, and other arcade games at the top of the list? Dinner and drinks always make for a good time, too. And then, of course, we…