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As incremental sightings of yellow forsythia and daf- fodils begin, this year's deep snow melt promises an amazing kaleidoscope of colors to come. Welcome to the Spring edition. We travel near to timeless Newburgh for an accessi- ble getaway. And far, to Istanbul whose culture em- braces with the friendliness of its people, architectural wonders such as its 1500 year old mosque, whirling dervishes, fresh fish from the sea and much more in Andrea Swenson's photo essay. In "A Good Thing Never Gets Old", there ain't nothing like the real thing in a time of linear, repeated updates. See a tribute to quality, timelessness, and simplicity. View "Cars Of Class" as HOOK highlights the beauty of vintage, racing, and muscle car features over our 22+ years, and experience the luxury, grandness, and a bit of Brigadoon in a beautiful Tuxedo Park Promon- tory 1890s home. As well, hiking in springtime as Ethan Gresko shares coordinates in NYS to explore and enjoy. Read about some yummy recipes featured: A Mother's Day favorite French toast breakfast, avo- cado toast courtesy of the Art Cafe in Nyack, and the springtime vegetables of kohlrabi and radish. In Dana Daly's inspiring "Art of Parenting", discover easy practices for listening softly to the wisdom of our bodies with movements to emotionally balance. Also, read about a conscious way to celebrate our country's 4th of July. I was fortunate one evening to experience the symmetrical patterns of the magnetic movements of a bat that sneaked into my bedroom by mistake. Although I live yards from a pond, I never experience any mosquitoes and appreciate that these valuable creatures have not been annihilated by chemicals or fear, and thankfully they eat all my mosquitoes. I gently wrapped its subtle body in a blanket and released it to freedom outdoors. Enjoy nature's pureness, health and the magical positive energy it gives us. With love, Janet 6 HOOK Editor's Note FB/IG: hookmagazine ONLINE EDITION www.thehook.org ADVERTISING 845.709.2331 SUBSCRIPTIONS www.thehook.org HOOK is a regional, independent & free print & digital pub- lication in the Hudson Valley for 22+ years. It is distributed through print, IG, FB, email blasts and online. Delivering to key locales and main streets in towns, restaurants, galleries, boutiques, libraries, retail stores, doctor's offices and other high traffic areas over its three month shelf life. Serving Rockland County (except Suffern and Spring Valley). Tuxedo, Warwick, Cornwall, and Newburgh in Orange County. Tarrytown, Pleasantville, and Chappaqua in Westch- ester. Beacon in Dutchess County. Montvale, Northvale, Ridgewood in Northern NJ with drops on NYC Upper Westside. Back issues listed on Amazon, Kindle. COPYRIGHT © 2003–2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, electronically or mechanically, without the written permission of the Publisher. APRIL MAY JUNE 20 26 Janet A. Wortendyke Publisher & Owner janet@thehook.org Sheila Hollihan-Elliot Sr. Editor & Art Director WRITERS Dana Daly Simone Gogle Eisold Dr. Irina Gelman Ethan Gresko Sheila Hollihan-Elliot Compton Maddux Lisa Mulcahy David Neilsen Maria Persik Taleen Postian Andrea B. Swenson PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Daly Ethan Gresko Maria Persik Andrea B. Swenson

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