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Is This Paradise?
Later I would wonder if contemplating paradise was a hint that the tide of my vacation was about to turn.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Dec 10, 2022
- 10 min
My Ear Exploded
The pain confused me; one moment ago I had no complaints, now it felt like someone lodged an ice pick into my skull.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
My Favorite Pie Crust Recipe and Video
This recipe is easy: no need to refrigerate the dough or even roll it out. I can make the crust and a filling in under 10 minutes.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
A Feature Story in the Daily Freeman about Volunteering with Ukrainian Refugees
On November 8th the Daily Freeman published a feature story about my trip to Poland where I volunteered with Ukrainian refugees.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Nov 13, 2022
- 10 min
Hudson Valley Host: A Photo Essay
Friends from Denver, Vicki and Paul, have been traveling in their RV for over four years. They were in the area, so I invited them

Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
Front Page News. Who me?
It's so cool to have made the front page of the Hudson Valley One newspaper. Susan Farkas wrote an article on my volunteering for Ukrainian


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Oct 11, 2022
- 14 min
Teaching is Like a Chess Game: or What It’s Like to be an Early Childhood Educator
It’s the third week of school. I can meet with 5 students in a 40-minute period, right?


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Aug 14, 2022
- 10 min
Day 45: Last Day
Today I say goodbye to the Szafa Dobra free shop in Krakow where I have volunteered for seven weeks.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Aug 12, 2022
- 3 min
Day 43: How to Volunteer to Help Ukrainian Refugees in Krakow
Links and photos on how to volunteer to help Ukrainian refugees in Krakow, Poland.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
Where is Holly Traveling this Summer?
Holly is closing her businesses for the summer and heading to Poland to support Ukrainian refugees. Anyone who wants to buy a book from...


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Jun 9, 2022
- 1 min
Why I Don't Like Young Children Learning on the Computer
Let’s permit them to manipulate objects, develop curiosity, tap into creativity and partake in discovery learning while they are young.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- May 15, 2022
- 6 min
What's Worth Counting?
What is worth counting? Holly Winter Huppert considers her options while waiting out the worst ice storm in New York State History.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Aug 1, 2021
- 4 min
5 Writing Rules for Writing Creative Nonfiction by Holly Winter Huppert
Holly Winter Huppert lists her 5 rules for writing and gives examples of each rule from her book, "Cheese for Breakfast: My Turkish Summer."


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
How Many Things?
Here's a quick update, or Why I'm Not Traveling This Summer Thing #1: Formulating: I've spent the last few years working to restore my...


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Apr 10, 2021
- 4 min
Productivity Hack: 5 To-Do lists on One Page
While running two different businesses, a publishing company (Winuply Press) and a skin care company (Worthy Skin Care), I can become...


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Mar 23, 2021
- 3 min
Picture This: A Teacher’s List of 11 Cartoon Ideas on School Reopening
Here is a list of nonfictional and fictional cartoon thoughts about schools reopening from a seasoned teacher. Go ahead... guess my mood.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Feb 8, 2021
- 6 min
Erasing Regrets
It’s interesting the way illness gives me a perspective on my life. One regret burned brightest: It was something I was going to do and nev


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Jan 10, 2021
- 3 min
Almost
Morning Reflections: My creek shimmers in greeting as the leaves on my trees offer a slow wave. Good morning trees. There were ducks on...


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Dec 12, 2020
- 4 min
My Secret Coffee Brewing Technique
I've never liked coffee. The musty smell annoys me in the same way dirty shoes deflate others.


Holly Winter Huppert: Living the Life of Holly
- Jul 30, 2020
- 7 min
Floating
These days when I leave New York for a day trip, I have this unsettling daydream that something will happen while I'm out of state, like a w