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Editor’s Letter
Goldenrod blooms
EDITOR’S PICKS
A N D O N E S E A S O N M E LT S I N T O A N O T H E R
SLOW COOKER TIME
Soon the crock pot will take over the grill. On the first chilly day, I’ll make mom’s pot roast — chuck roast, onion soup, tomato soup, a little water and carrots. Set on low for eight hours and serve with mashed potatoes. Trust me.
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ometime in August, I start watching
imagination helps). We’ve also provided a
the goldenrod. On morning walks
song list to take with you.
with the dog, there’s a patch of it
In other departments, CNY Scout profiles Route
growing just down the hill from our
20 Sofa Company, Downtown Doings checks
house. I check it every day. Because the closer
in with recently opened Anything But Beer,
it comes to blooming school bus yellow, the
Artist Profile talks to ArtRage Gallery’s Rose
closer it comes to summer’s end. And a new
Viviano and Caught Doing Good catches up
season begins.
with a Skaneateles student who used his Make-
Lucky for us, fall in Central New York gives us
A-Wish to help fight hunger. In Last Word, we
plenty to look forward to — beyond pumpkin
talk with Julie Sims, a practicing witch and
spice and sweater weather.
owner of Julie’s Cauldron in Kirkville, about
In the September/October edition of Central
why she’s excited for Halloween this year.
New York, we celebrate the warmth of home
All good things that showcase the beauty and
and the beauty of our local landscape. Peruse
magic of Central New York in the warmth and
area shops for signs of the season, tour a
wonder of a new season. Cheers!
Something about this time of year makes me want to pick up a spooky classic, like Bram Stoker’s Dracula. After all the movie versions, a return to the original tale is a refreshing take.
minimalist home in Syracuse and explore
YOU GLOW
local trends in customizing your house. Just
Come fall, I’m craving candelabras with battery operated candles. When the sun sets early, my vintage candle holders add a dramatic glow to autumn nights.
for fun, we’re highlighting CNY walks that transport you to the set of a movie (a little
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Fired up for Fall Timely trends from CNY shops.
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Neutral Territory
An earthy palette sets the tone in one family’s home in Elmwood.
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It’s Personal
Local businesses and artisans create customized looks for your home.
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A Movie Experience Fall walks that feel like a movie.
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Departments 6 Editor’s Letter 11 It’s All Good
What to savor in CNY now... A Good Feeling, Downtown Doings, Caught Doing Good.
22 The Seen
A pictorial review of Central New York’s socially distanced gatherings.
72 Our Town
Live like a local in Cicero.
74 CNY Scout
Route 20 Sofa Company delivers customized style and comfort.
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77 Farm to Table
Crazy Daisies’ Garden Café shares a recipe for roasted root vegetables.
80 Art Profile
ArtRage’s Rose Viviano marries politics and art.
84 Galleries
What’s on display in the art world.
86 Flashback
The Syracuse visit of John and Yoko.
87 Last Word
With Julie Sims, practicing witch and owner of Julie’s Cauldron in Kirkville.
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It’s All Good
Season’s turn BY M J K R AV EC
It’s an extra blanket at night. The first time you turn the heat on in the car. A craving for apple cinnamon anything. Fall into the season’s delights in little ways. Here’s how to start.
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It’s All Good A GOOD FEELING
Cool beans BY M J K R AV EC
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I N SW E D E N , F I K A IS M O R E T H A N J U ST A C O F F E E B R E A K . W H Y S LOW I N G D OW N TO SAVO R A S I P IS G O O D FO R YO U.
in the morning to charge up and get going.
Try to get away from your work and
In the United States, it’s often a grab-and-go habit. But in
take a coffee or tea break with a friend
Sweden, a country known for its healthy work/life balance, a ritual
or two. Walk over to a coffee shop and
known as fika helps employees recharge and connect with others.
leave work behind. If you’re working
Loosely translated as a time to sip coffee or tea and enjoy a
remotely, try scheduling a virtual fika
pastry with friends or coworkers, fika offers a chance to slow
every day to relax and engage with
down, to savor and sip, enjoy camaraderie and take a break
coworkers.
from the day’s stressors. And that’s good news for work output. Studies show that regular breaks help improve productivity and creativity. In addition, a survey by United Minds found that fika helps the creative process by serving as a more relaxed exchange of ideas and more effective brainstorming than traditional meetings where employees might feel intimidated.
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How to fika
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hat morning cup of coffee. It’s what many of us look forward to
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neutral territory BY AMY BLEIER LONG PHOTOS BY ALEXIS EMM
Small space living of any kind requires creative thinking and adaptability. To fit their young family of seven in a not-quite-1,100-square-foot house, Chol Majok and Abiei Gai embraced those concepts, and then some.
From left, Akuch, 9, Majok, 6, Chol, Yar, 2, Abiei, Akau, 3, and Gop, 7.
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A R E A A RT I SA N S A N D SE RV IC E S OF F E R A N I N DI V I DUA L I Z E D A PPROAC H T O HOM E R E NOVAT ION S
BY ALAINA POTRIKUS
With more time spent at home, Central New Yorkers are taking on new renovation projects to upgrade their interior spaces. From statement walls and refinished furniture to framing and fabrics, there are a plethora of local experts that can help a project go from casual to custom.
Interior design by Teaselwood Designs. Banquette seat by Mad River Upholstery.
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BY M J K R AV EC
quink your eyes a little (so you can still read this). Suspend reality for a while. Think of all the places in Central New York that take you to a different
world. Some of these spots conjure up scenes from a movie. A stretch? Well, yes. But that’s where the squinking comes in — along with a little imagination. We’ve chosen nine locations that make you feel a little like you’re in a movie. To enhance your experience, we’ve included our picks for soundtrack — because we might as well write, direct and choose the music, too. You probably have your own take, but we hope this inspires you. That’s what imaginations are for.
The moon looks as if it is resting on the outstretched finger of a monument that marks one of the grave sites on the 160 acres that make up Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
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