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Look Up from Ground Zero Hudson River Valley

Look Up from Hudson River Valley, New York Earlier this month, I revisited Hudson River Valley, New York, a region that holds a very special place in many hearts. It is a beautiful area, not far from New York City, that was carved out by glaciers, leaving a gorgeous outdoor adventure playground with rolling hills,…

When All Balls Drop Spotted Flying Over the Finger Lakes of New York

When I asked readers to send in pictures of where they are enjoying my books, I never could have imagined the response! A tremendous outpour of readers' pictures and reviews have been flooding my inbox and social media feed. Thank you all! I owe a special mahalo to Kim for sending this shot while flying…

Poughkeepsie Journal Injured Locally, Author Discusses Reclaiming Life

Five years ago, Siefkas was hit by a tree limb on Main St. in Poughkeepsie that left her with multiple fractures on her face and head and most severely, a broken neck. “When All Balls Drop: The Upside of Losing Everything” is an inspirational memoir Siefkas wrote in the wake of losing her health, marriage,…

Travel to the Finger Lakes for Leaf-Peeping

So what is this leaf-peeping thing? It is a common, hip term for people just like me who travel to view and photograph the fall foliage with its brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds. However, how many of you have done an adventure leaf peeping trip? I recently came back from the coolest, leaf peeping trip…