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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 publica- tion 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, li- braries, 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 Westchester. Beacon in Dutchess County. Mont- vale, 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. JULY AUGUST SEPT 20 26 Janet A. Wortendyke Publisher & Owner janet@thehook.org Sheila Hollihan-Elliot Sr. Editor & Art Director WRITERS Henry Christian Dana Daly Simone Gogel Eisold Dr. Irina Gelman Ethan Gresko Sheila Hollihan-Elliot Compton Maddux Lisa Mulcahy David Neilsen Taleen Postian Andrea B. Swenson PHOTOGRAPHERS Tom Daly Simone Gogel Eisold Ethan Gresko Andrea B. Swenson First, a huge shout out to the culturally binding World Cup and its focus of fun that took place in July! The HOOK opens with a tribute to the talents of mu- sicians, writers and photographers that come alive in our special Music features from 2003-2026. Rock & Roll, Blues, and other assorted Mojo, also sheet music and vintage and connoisseurs collectables. Experience the beautiful, eclectic, intuitive workings of artist Bill Hochhausen, his heightened focal point of creating with our hands in out-of-the-box artworks. Ethan takes us off the grid to Indian Lake in the Adirondacks, amplifying nature's loving peacefulness and solitude amidst lush waterfalls, swimming and sce- nic rafting. Retreat to the comfort and feel of a "town & coun- try" house built in 1874, near the Hudson River and 40 minutes from Manhattan. In our Travel Far, harken to the contentment and fare of Bruges, Belgium. From heartily crafted beers, waffles, chocolates and more, to its lifestyle of ease and flow of the canals. In "Life Skills" read about the empowerment of "can do" self-sufficiency that instills confidence and re- sourcefulness for children in Art of Parenting. And, visit a 20 year icon landmark salon in Piermont, NY that provides amazing hair care and styling in our Local Profile. Delight in an offering of summer recipes from Grilled Peaches, Herb Butter and, "Fermenting the Garden One Year at a Time". Here is to this summer season's highlights to be had outside in our beautiul nature. With love, Janet

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