New to the Crew: Tips for Bringing Fido Onboard

Linus and Lucy are two well-traveled Dachshunds. With owners Bob and Patti Wendt, they've voyaged to Fire Island, Greenport, Montauk and Shelter Island—even as far as Cape May and Martha’s Vineyard—proving that dogs certainly have sea legs too.

Boating Times Long Island magazine, August 2010 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=4323

~Leslie

  “Keep your face always towards the sunshine,

and shadows will fall behind you.” Walt Whitman

“Kitty,” Beloved family pet, 2006

~Leslie

Summer Travel Budget Savers: 7 Tips for Affording Your Family Vacation

Does taking a summer vacation seem completely out of the question? Don't give up on the idea just yet. Even in a tough economy, there are still plenty of ways to afford a trip:

AAA Car & Travel magazine, July 2010 issue.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aaa_ny/ct_201007/index.php#/12

~Leslie

“Give the world the best that you have,

and the best will come back to you.” Madeline Bridges

“Top of the Rock,” 70th Floor Observatory Deck, Manhattan, 2010

~Leslie



Celebrate Summer in the Finger Lakes: 6 Upstate New York Festivals

Sometimes the best kept secrets can be found in our own town, city or state. If you're anything like me, you want to explore the world -- but don't forget to explore your local hometown first.

AAA Car & Travel magazine, June 2010 Digital issue.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aaa_ny/ct_201006/index.php#/28

~Leslie

“Believe there are no limits but the sky.” Cervantes

En route to New York, 2007

~Leslie

Saving Money & the Environment: 3 Easy Solutions for Greener Driving

Let's face it: Not all of us can afford environmentally-friendly vehicles. That's OK -- driving green doesn't always mean buying the newest hybrid or diesel vehicle on the market. In life, it's often the smallest changes that can make the biggest differences. Transforming your vehicle from not-so-green to green is actually much easier than you think.

AAA Car & Travel magazine, April 2010 Digital issue.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aaa_ny/ct_201004/index.php#/36

~Leslie

“We do not remember days;

we remember moments.” Cesare Pavese

Kings Park Bluff, Kings Park, Long Island, 2009

~Leslie



Long Island Sound: Protection and Preservation

Abundant waterways are what make Long Island special. In fact, our island’s most valuable resource, the Long Island Sound, spans approximately 1,320 square miles along the coastlines of Long Island and Connecticut, with watersheds expanding across Northern New England. Find out what Congressman Steve Israel is doing to help protect Long Island's waters.

Boating Times Long Island magazine, March 2010 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=842

~Leslie

“We could all take a lesson from crayons:
Some are sharp, some are beautiful, some have
weird names, all are different colors; but they all have
to learn to live in the same box.” Anonymous

Backyard Kittens, 2009

~Leslie

5 Tips for Travelers: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Looking to de-stress on a getaway? Follow these tips first:

AAA Car & Travel magazine, February 2010 Digital
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aaa_ny/ct_201002/index.php#/36

~Leslie

“Most obstacles melt away when we make up our minds

to walk boldly through them.” Orison Swett Marden

Adelphi University, Garden City, Long Island, 2010

~Leslie

Anti-Lock Brakes 101: 4 Things You Need to Know

Rain and snow: two slick and slippery weather conditions that can leave your car in a terrifying spin. For your safety -- and the safety of others -- take some time to learn more about your vehicle's anti-lock brakes.

AAA Car & Travel magazine, February 2010 issue.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aaa_ny/ct_201002/index.php#/20

~Leslie