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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.