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A model train, depicted in tiltshift photography to emphasize its smallness

Small software

In praise of the humble indie app.

The Catskills viewed from above Rose Hill Farm in Red Hook

Royalty-free Hudson Valley drone video for everyone

The ConnectHV library of 4K drone videos of the Hudson Valley is now public-domain.

Al Olender in front of the Hudson River

Al Olender

Kingston-based singer/songwriter Al Olender is taking her lyrical, Hudson Valley-infused music on the road.

The Four Corners in uptown Kingston, NY

My attempt to build software with a sense of place

How my Hudson Valley projects have gotten me thinking about how to imbue software with local flavor.

An old-fashioned TV in front of old-fashioned wallpaper

Digital terroir and media ecology

The field of media ecology can inform how we think about using software to reinforce a sense of place.

The Walkway Over the Hudson, a distinctive Hudson Valley landmark.

What do I mean by “software with a sense of place?”

Can software feel rooted in the place where it was made?

Digital Terroir at CatskillsConf

Digital Terroir at CatskillsConf

The original conference talk I gave about Digital Terroir introduced many of the ideas I'm still thinking about, from software & place to the dangers of monoculture.

Thinking about Digital Terroir

Thinking about Digital Terroir

Is it possible to build software that respects and reinforces a “sense of place,” rather than regressing to some placeless, generic style?

The Sloop Clearwater in front of the George Washington Bridge

Sloop Clearwater

For over 50 years, the Sloop Clearwater has sailed the Hudson River, building awareness and advocating for the region's precious environment.

Dana Jones, founder of Accessadoor, at work

Dana Jones, Founder of Accessadoor

Recent Marist graduate Dana Jones founded a company that makes doors more accessible using a mobile app.

Ned Sullivan of Scenic Hudson

Ned Sullivan of Scenic Hudson

As president of Scenic Hudson, Ned Sullivan helps steward the Hudson River's incredible natural beauty and environmental resources.

Jalani Lion in front of his Black Lives Matter mural

Jalani Lion

Recording artist and visual artist Jalani Lion recently painted the incredible Black Lives Matter mural in Kingston.

Jon Bowermaster in Antarctica

Jon Bowermaster

Intrepid adventurer, award-winning journalist, prolific writer and filmmaker, and six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council.

NeeNee Rushie and The Big Takeover

NeeNee Rushie of The Big Takeover

Powerhouse singer/songwriter NeeNee Rushie fronts The Big Takeover, the roots reggae band that’s become a Hudson Valley institution.

Jimmy DeCicco and his brothers pitching Super Coffee on Shark Tank

Jimmy DeCicco of Super Coffee

From their origins in Kingston, brothers Jimmy, Jake, and Jordan DeCicco have gone on to found Super Coffee, a keto-friendly energy drink that's available in supermarkets and gyms everywhere.

Bryan Meador portrait

Bryan Meador

Kingston-based Bryan Meador is an artist, designer, and founder of the sustainability-focused design firm Plant Seads.

Rikki Snyder in Beacon

Rikki Snyder

Rikki Snyder specializes in bright and colorful food, lifestyle, and interior photography for publications, ad campaigns, and books.

Easton LaChappelle with one of his prosthetic inventions

Easton LaChappelle

Easton LaChappelle is the founder of Unlimited Tomorrow, a company revolutionizing the world of medical prosthetics.

Marva Allen and Common

Marva Allen

Entrepreneur, technologist, author, and teacher Marva Allen lives in Beacon and runs four businesses.

Jesse Brown on stage at a HUDSY event

Jesse Brown

Jesse Brown is a co-founder of HUDSY, an online video platform that showcases local storytelling and a cooperative model.

Amber Spiegel in baking mode

Amber Spiegel

From her studio in Kingston, Amber Spiegel's tutorials and stunning creations reach millions of followers.

Julia Green, photo by Stephanie Pruss

Julia Green

In addition to her career as a freelance illustrator, Julia is a songwriter and musical comedian.

Natalie Forteza, photo by Rog Walker

Natalie Forteza

With strong Hudson Valley roots, singer-songwriter Natalie Forteza fuses textural acoustics with influences of soul, world, R&B, and indie pop.

Maryline Damour peeking out of a red door

Maryline Damour

Maryline is an interior designer and founder of the Kingston Design Showhouse, an annual event showcasing designers and artists in the Hudson Valley.

Deana Burke

Hudson Valley native Deana Burke is democratizing Bitcoin as her startup Gracias drives cryptocurrency adoption among young women and teens from diverse backgrounds.