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
The time to relax is when you dont have time for it.
Sydney J. Harris

Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park, Long Island, 2009

~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

~Leslie
Do one thing every day that scares you.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Chipmunk, Caumsett State Historic Park, Huntington, Long Island, 2010

~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
Cherish all your happy moments; they make a
fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington


Witches Brew Coffeehouse, West Hempstead, Long Island, 2010

*Fun fact: Witches Brew is also where I'm seated in my profile picture!
~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 childs 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.

~Leslie
“From small beginnings come great things.” Proverb

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree Buds, Garden City, Long Island, 2010

~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

~Leslie
“And in the end, its not the years in your life that count.
Its the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln

Nissequogue River, San Remo, Long Island, 2011
~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. 

Boating Times Long Island magazine, March 2011 issue.
http://boatingtimesli.com/NY/?p=5955
~Leslie
Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.
Winston Churchill



Kings Park Bluff, Kings Park, Long Island, 2011
~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.

Boating Times Long Island magazine, March 2011 issue.

~Leslie