We often hear, “It’s so good to get out, to be outdoors.” I’ve always loved the “outdoors.” Or being on the “out” side of a “door.” Most of my out-door loving is on […]
The Crash of Waves, the Scurry of Squirrels, the Echo of Wisdom
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Bionic Babe: “It’s the Most Exciting Feeling.”
As an RN Phyllis derived a great sense of purpose from her career of helping others. Today—along with fun—she continues to enjoy a life of purpose. The first time I saw a […]
He Grinned Like a Grill on a Buick
No college, no worries. “I never set foot on a college campus, really, until my daughter went to college.” Mark Presbrey Mark always liked taking things apart to see how they worked, […]
“You Can’t Be a Giver Halfway”, Hedy Page
Hedy Page came a long way from her childhood in Nazi occupied Vienna, to her escape through Panama and eventually to NYC… …and Long Beach, NY. In one of my early conversations […]
In His Pursuit of Happiness—He’s Persistent
Aren’t we all driven by the same quest, happiness? Aren’t we one in that? “One love, one heart, one destiny.” (Bob Marley) Biking our boardwalk is one of the most valuable assets […]
Backyards and Bombers
I’m only fifteen minutes away from Jones Beach, but I never attended an air show there. I haven’t experienced a moving military air show since B-24s and B-29s flew in formation over […]
Suicide, Pain, and Power
Neila Berube is a strong woman. But even the strongest can be tested beyond their limit. She was so tested. But she endured, she pushed on. She said, “There are no choices.” […]
It’s our Time at Bat
In our troubled world, it’s good to be able to do something good, effective, and within our reach. Especially something that can be life-saving. Alex Tirado started the 999 Squat challenge last […]
At the Edge of the Sea—Mystery
Treking the sands of the City by the Sea, I’ve seen finds that mystify me. Among the metal detectorists I encountered was Gary, who, in 2016, showed me this beauty: a 3.67-carat […]
Life Alterations: Clip, Clip, Clip, Sew, Sew, Sew
The heart cuts and sews our lives, despite our patterns’ chalk lines. You make a life plan—and, as Julia Sweeney said, God said Ha! You think if you’re careful, you can steer […]
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