Whales, those massive mammals, like sunken ancient ships rising again from the depths, always thrill me. But neither Cheryl nor I had ever been on a whale-watching cruise, so when my grandson, […]
One Whale of a Day!
Nor’easter Fun Feast
Fun. We can’t underestimate its value. Especially these days. I saw people having fun on our Long Beach shore. If you step back and think about it, they were simply playing. Yes, […]
Life, Take Two! Action!
I’m now into my third life on planet Earth. In ancient civilizations, life expectancy was thirty years. In 1920, it was forty years. Today, in developed countries, we can live to the […]
The Crash of Waves, the Scurry of Squirrels, the Echo of Wisdom
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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