“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

~Leslie

“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over,

it became a butterfly.” Proverb

Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, 2011

~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

~Leslie

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow

until the faucet is turned on.” Louis L’Amour

Gerry Pond Park, Roslyn, Long Island, 2011

~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)

 

 

~Leslie

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap

but by the seeds you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson 

Heckscher Park, Huntington, Long Island, 2011

~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

“Each moment is a place you’ve never been.” Mark Strand

Diana of the Chase, Brookgreen Gardens,

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, 2011

~Leslie

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.

~Leslie

“When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt.”

Henry J. Kaiser

My tiniest fan. Thanks for your support, Oliver!

Photo credit: Leslie Seaton, Texas, June 2011

~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

~Leslie

“To love and be loved is to feel

the sun from both sides.” David Viscott

Kings Park Bluff, Kings Park, Long Island, 2010

~Leslie