Gram's rule: NO phones turned on.

Ah, the joys of interacting with our grandchildren… with no devices. “I think we had a good time.” A Life Short by Lynda Bernard.

Freedom is Never Free.

We thank our Veterans, past and present, for protecting our freedoms.

A Charming Account of Coming of Age.

Growing up, “I feared each thunderstorm was the beginning of my eventual march to hell for all of my unknown misdeeds.” By Angela Rieck.

Who Ever Said Life Would be Easy?

Some of Lynda Bernard’s favorite “little wisdoms” that help her make it through the day.

Change.

An aversion to change has potential to result in missed opportunities. A Life Short and lesson by Lynda Bernard.

Mahjong. The Resurgence.

Capturing Hearts Near and Far! Remember that scene in Crazy Rich Asians? It was so meaningful, so poignant. Mahjong is not just for grandmas. By Angela Rieck.

Take at Your Own Peril.

Lessons in Marriage. A discussion of, “Is My Husband a Doormat? How a personality test changed our marriage.” Good stuff! By Sandra Novick.

There's something special about September.

Mallomars. Come September, demand explodes--supermarkets can't keep them on the shelves! A memory, by Sandra Novick.

24 Years. Still Our Hearts Ache.

We Will Never Forget...You. Poignant and heart wrenching words from Catherine Hernandez in 2008. So much of our country's story is told here. Indeed, we must never forget.

A Bit of a Ramble About Hummingbirds.

A life ramble kind of story about what happened this year with the hummingbirds on our deck. Yes! We have hummingbirds here in Sag Harbor every year! What it means and what not. By Sandra Novick.

Imagining…

I can’t help but imagine what life would have been if he had not died. It was long ago and like yesterday at the same time. By Angela Rieck.

The Sounds and Scents of the Seasons.

“Each season has its own scent and soundtrack. I can close my eyes, ignore the temperature and know what season it is by these sounds and the scents.” By Angela Rieck.