A Day’s Work: Doula
In her job as a doula, Fiona Cottrell has attended nearly 200 births throughout the Hudson Valley.
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A Day’s Work: Librarian
If you frequent the Saugerties public library, chances are you’ve come across librarian Christine Pacuk.
A Day’s Work: Pharmacist
‘The nice thing about being a community pharmacist is that we are pretty much the most accessible health care professional.’
A Day’s Work: Film soundtrack producer
‘Music is so important to film. Studios tend to fluff it off. It is the last layer that you put on that completely changes the experience.’
A Day’s Work: Songwriter for television commercials
“Before I really got into writing for a living, I was a session musician who would be hired to play drums. I was gigging five nights a week and working crazy hours. This guy I met at one of my gigs owned an ad agency. We got to talking, he wanted to hear my stuff, one thing led to the other and here I am.”
A Day’s Work: Katie Cokinos, screenwriter and director
“Anyone who is in love with movies and who wants to take that on, they should do it.”
A Day’s Work: Dental hygienist
A lifelong Saugerties resident, Serena Rafferty works at Tischler and Patch Dental as well as Pine Street Dental.
A Day’s Work: Paint maker
When Sean Sullivan tells people what he does, he has to phrase it carefully. He is a paintmaker, not a mixer. He starts with the basic elements and materials and turns them into a product that can be used by artists and everyday people.
A Day’s Work: Esthetician
While the ability to put someone at ease is not a requirement for an esthetician, it certainly is an asset.
Meet & Greet: TV host and homesteader Jay Gruen
Originally from New Jersey, Jay Gruen has lived in a multitude of places before settling in the Hudson Valley. An