“In this life we cannot always do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa
Northport Village Dock, Northport, Long Island, 2009
~Leslie
Sharing Some Monkey Business
Counting the time we set aside for family outings, vacations, and other commitments, we’re left with only a handful of days to enjoy our watercraft each year—and that’s if Mother Nature is cooperating. According to NauticalMonkey.com, a new boat sharing website, there are more than 13 million registered recreational vessels in the United States today, but the average boater only spends about 14 days out on the water.
Boating Times Long Island magazine, November/December 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=9047
Boating Times Long Island magazine, November/December 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=9047
~Leslie
Waterside Restaurateurs Offer Green Service
Dining alongside our beautiful waterways is a favorite pastime of Long Islanders. What better way to enjoy great food and great company than by pairing it up with a great view? Most diners agree that these ingredients are simply unrivaled, but many are unaware of the heavy toll exacted on the environment by waterside restaurants.
Boating Times Long Island magazine, November/December 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=9141
Boating Times Long Island magazine, November/December 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=9141
~Leslie
Teach Your Children Well
Many students study abroad to change their own lives and perspectives. For Romina Kazandjian ’11, a semester spent studying abroad in Ghana, Africa compelled her to seek change for others—specifically the young people in the community of Agbogba in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
Adelphi University Magazine, Fall 2011 issue.
http://www.adelphi.edu/Adelphi-Magazine/Adelphi-Magazine-Fall-2011.pdf (page 7)
Adelphi University Magazine, Fall 2011 issue.
http://www.adelphi.edu/Adelphi-Magazine/Adelphi-Magazine-Fall-2011.pdf (page 7)
~Leslie
No Grass Growing Under Their Feet
Going pro. It’s the dream of every student-athlete. And it’s what Thorne Holder, former goalkeeper on the Adelphi men’s soccer team, not only dreamed about, but also achieved earlier this year.
Adelphi University Magazine, Fall 2011 issue.
http://www.adelphi.edu/Adelphi-Magazine/Adelphi-Magazine-Fall-2011.pdf (page 20)
~Leslie
Adelphi University Magazine, Fall 2011 issue.
http://www.adelphi.edu/Adelphi-Magazine/Adelphi-Magazine-Fall-2011.pdf (page 20)
Safety Tips for Walkers
Whether they’re walking to and from school for the first time, or playing with neighborhood friends, pedestrian safety is among the most important lessons you can teach your kids. In fact, according to Safe Kids USA, pedestrian injury is the second leading cause of death among children ages 5 to 14.
Long Island Parent magazine, August/September 2011 issue.
http://liparentonline.com/liparentonline-august-september-2011.html, page 44.
Long Island Parent magazine, August/September 2011 issue.
http://liparentonline.com/liparentonline-august-september-2011.html, page 44.
~Leslie
Leaving Your Worries at Bay: Boater's Insurance 101
Imagine suddenly running aground in the middle of the Great South Bay, striking another boat, or being battered around after a sudden squall. A boating life is full of unexpected dips and swells, so it’s important to be prepared for them. Having an insurance policy that covers the most common—and not so common—of boating’s shoals is an easy way to ensure protection.
Boating Times Long Island magazine, August 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=8331
Boating Times Long Island magazine, August 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=8331
~Leslie
Women Only: Building Boats and Connections
When temperatures across Long Island began to plummet last December, Ann Bell had no difficulty deciding how to occupy her time. To dispel the winter blues, she signed up for a challenging task: joining six other women at the Carmans River Maritime Center in Brookhaven for its inaugural women-only boatbuilding class.
Newsday, Act 2, June 11, 2011 issue.
http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/retirement/women-only-building-boats-and-connections-1.2944706
Newsday, Act 2, June 11, 2011 issue.
http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/retirement/women-only-building-boats-and-connections-1.2944706
~Leslie
Built from Scratch
Kathleen Scheibel introduced her son, Sam, to a project she had been working on all winter. With childlike enthusiam, she asked, “Aren’t you impressed with what your mother can do?”
Boating Times Long Island magazine, June 2011 issue.
~Leslie
Making Strides for Social Change
Imagine having to choose between paying for two basic necessities: rent or mortgage, gas or transportation, heat or food. Sadly, thousands of Long Islanders are forced to make these tough decisions each year in order to make ends meet.
Adelphi University magazine, Spring 2011 issue.
http://issuu.com/adelphiuniversity/docs/au_magazine_spring_2011_issu/27
Adelphi University magazine, Spring 2011 issue.
http://issuu.com/adelphiuniversity/docs/au_magazine_spring_2011_issu/27
~Leslie
Bob Marley Would Sing Her Praises
When Tiffany Tucker mentors New York City students about the importance of graduating from high school and pursuing a college degree, she draws inspiration from Bob Marley’s Redemption Song. Strumming his guitar and following his legendary Jamaican vibe, he sang, “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.”
Adelphi University Magazine, Spring 2011 issue.
~Leslie
A Look Back: The Freshman Beanie
Tucked away in a cardboard box, Michael Campbell preserves his freshman “beanie,” a nostalgic reminder of a campus tradition that spanned more than two decades.
Adelphi University magazine, Spring 2011 issue.
~Leslie
A Million Meals a Day
Several years ago, Enid Borden, president and CEO of the Meals on Wheels Association of America, delivered a meal to one of their customers, Al, in his motor home in Appalachia. It was a scorching summer day, and Al had no electricity or running water, no medical care, and just enough money to afford his local Meals on Wheels’ three-meals-a-week commitment: one meal every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Adelphi University Magazine, Spring 2011 issue.
http://issuu.com/adelphiuniversity/docs/au_magazine_spring_2011_issu/49
Adelphi University Magazine, Spring 2011 issue.
http://issuu.com/adelphiuniversity/docs/au_magazine_spring_2011_issu/49
~Leslie
Fighting the Flames: A Boater's Guide to Preventing Nautical Fires
Although nautical fires are scarce across Long Island’s waters, it is absolutely essential that boaters take proper precaution. What do the experts suggest?
Boating Times Long Island magazine, May 2011 issue.
~Leslie
Summer Camp: Merging Cost Savings and Flexibility With Fun
Every summer, countless parents acknowledge that camp is among the best investments they can make in their child’s future. No matter your budget, providing your child with a real camp experience will be worth every penny.
Long Island Parent magazine, April/May 2011 issue.
http://liparentonline.com/liparentmagonline_apr_may_2011.html, page 34.
Long Island Parent magazine, April/May 2011 issue.
http://liparentonline.com/liparentmagonline_apr_may_2011.html, page 34.
~Leslie
Rowing for Wellness & Sport
When Alfred Lozito started to suffer from back problems, he knew he would have to cut back significantly on two of his most active pursuits: running and skiing. Disappointed he could no longer maintain his regular exercise regime, he began to search for a new way to stay healthy, and surprisingly found comfort on Long Island’s waters.
Boating Times Long Island magazine, April 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=6322
Boating Times Long Island magazine, April 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=6322
~Leslie
Setting Sail for Good Times
Winter is often a season, if not a word, that most nautical-enthusiasts simply try to avoid. Ask any water-loving aficionado and they are likely to agree: sitting beside a fireplace is far less enjoyable than soaking up the warm, summer sun. But while some boaters and sailors sit wishing away the falling snowflakes and plummeting thermometers, members of the Long Island Single Sailors Association (LISSA) keep the good times rolling.
~Leslie
Mid-Life Ices
When Jordan Glaser decided to take up a new hobby, he found himself at Brooklyn Public Library, unexpectedly flipping through the pages of S. Calhoun Smith’s book, Ice Boating: A Complete Guide to Ice Boat Development, Design, Construction and Sailing. He spent the entire night engulfed in photographs and text, and finished the book with a newfound determination—he couldn’t wait to hit the ice.
~Leslie
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